California Indian Basketry: Artistry and Symbolism at Bowers Museum

The Bowers Museum will be streaming an exclusive pre-recorded lecture with the individuals behind the book. The recording is available for 24 hours. Tickets are $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members. Register here - https://www.bowers.org/index.php/programs/talks/event/2690-online-california-indian-basketry-artistry-and-symbolism

Native Chefs Explore Food Sovereignty

In partnership with the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, please join AIANTA to learn from Native chefs, Vincent Medina (Chochenyo Ohlone) and Louis Trevino (Rumsen Ohlone), who co-own mak-‘amham/Café Ohlone in the San Francisco and Monterey Bay area. mak-'amham (mahk-am-haam) means “our food” in the Chochenyo Ohlone language. Vincent and Louis will discuss…

Practicing Biocultural Restoration – Virtual Panel Presentation

River Restoration Northwest is excited to host a series of virtual events to investigate the practice and values of Biocultural Restoration to help our community acquire increased understanding surrounding the practice of biocultural restoration and to gather some examples from the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The Center for Native Peoples and the Environment defines biocultural…

2021 BAAITS Powwow

2021 BAAITS Powwow is now the largest Two-Spirit Powwow in North America, the event brings together intertribal dancers, vendors, and singers from tribes across the country. http://www.baaits.org/

First Impressions: Encounters of Native Peoples in Urban Los Angeles

Community wellness gathering featuring Virginia Carmelo of the Gabrielino/Tongva (Pronounced Tong–vey) and Digueno/Kumeyaay tribes.   Call us at 1.866.447.9672 if you have any questions. *All who attend will have a chance to win one of two Amazon gift cards ($25).    Register here - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/tacunastudy/475198

A Circle of Notable Native American Scholars

A panel discussion with five phenomenal Indigenous scholars who have all been inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (AAA&S). This 50th Anniversary event is jointly sponsored by the Harvard University Native American Program (HUNAP), the Stanford Native American Studies Program and the Stanford Native American Cultural Center (NACC). Featuring: Philip J. Deloria,…

Gerald Clarke: Falling Rock – Conversation and Book Launch

To celebrate the release of the publication Gerald Clarke: Falling Rock, the Palm Springs Art Museum will host a virtual book launch and conversation with artist Gerald Clarke; curator and contributing scholar Ashley Holland; and Palm Springs Art Museum Senior Curator Christine Giles. This new book is co-published by Palm Springs Art Museum and Hirmer Verlag…

Discussing Native American Representation in Museums

This discussion part of the Crocker Museum's "Equity in Museums" series which seeks to open the conversation up to the wider public through attendee participation and features new panelists from the cultural sector each month. Join to listen to a dialogue that acknowledges exclusive practices in museums, and discusses solutions for furthering equal access, opportunity,…

Traditional Pomo Tule Toys with Meyo Maruffo

Discover how to make traditional Pomo tule toy dolls and birds with Meyo and find out why tule is important culturally and environmentally. Meyo Maruffo is Eastern Pomo from the Clear Lake Basin, tribally from Robinson Rancheria.

Brittani Orona: Indigenous Environmental Stewardship during Climate Change

Incomindios-Lippuner Scholar Brittani Orona has been collaborating with Incomindios and the University of Kent since September 2020. They are presenting her last webinar of the series on Thursday, February 25th. It is titled "Hope and Renewal: Fixing the Earth with Indigenous Environmental Stewardship during Climate Change."

37th Annual American Indian Art Show

This show brings together the passion of the country's top dealers and artists, with collectors, and those interested in exploring the rich cultures of the Americas. With an emphasis on Antique American Indian art, as well as Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial and the best contemporary American Indian art, this show offers something for everyone, including jewelry,…

California Truth & Healing Council Meeting

The California Truth & Healing Council is hosting a business meeting. Agenda and participation details are available at tribalaffairs.ca.gov/cthc/meetings.

We Have Words for Art | Indigenous Art Writing Symposium

“We Have Words for Art,” a virtual symposium to address the challenges of and share strategies for writing about Indigenous art of the Americas, will take place via Zoom on Saturday, February 27, and Sunday, February 28, 2021, beginning at 12:00 pm noon Central Standard Time. Hosted by First American Art Magazine (FAAM), this two-day…

HSU NAS Food Sovereignty Lab & Cultural Workspace: “Friend-Raiser”

HSU NAS Food Sovereignty Lab and Cultural Workspace Telethon and silent auction Friend-Raiser: Comedy, Poetry Film, and Music. Friday March 19, 2021 5 PM - 8 PM PST. Watch livestream and donate. Featuring: Tanaya Wood, Ursula Pike, Michelle Hernandez, Fig Fishkin, Jackie Keliiaa and Jim Ruel. Register: tinyurl.com/FSLtelethon Tune in on Facebook LIVE Humboldt State University…

Missions & Tribes: Including Native Perspectives in the Historical Record

Presented by the American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association: When Andrew A. Galvan (Ohlone, Bay Miwok, Plains Miwok and Patwin Indian) was named the curator of San Francisco’s famed Old Mission Dolores in 2004, he became the first American Indian to oversee a California Mission. At the time, he joked he wanted to hang a…

Women Water Warriors

An online gathering of Women Water Warriors to celebrate Women's History Month. Featured speakers include Amy Coralis, Danielle Rey Frank, Susan Masten, Morning Star Gali, and Chief Caleen Sisk. To register, visit - tinyurl.com/WomenWaterWarriors

The Klamath Water Wars – Twenty Years Later Part 1: Irreconcilable Promises: Indian Water Rights vs Reclamation Era Expectations

Presented by The National Judicial College. The webinar panelists will be: Holly Doremus, Professor of Environmental Regulation, University of California at Berkeley and co-author of Water War in the Klamath Basin Don Gentry, Chairman of the Klamath Tribes Joe Tenorio, Attorney, Native American Rights Fund, and Council for the Klamath Tribes A. Dan Tarlock, Distinguished…

Elder Chats: Val Lopez

First elder chat from UC Berkeley's Native American Student Development with Val Lopez (Amah Mutsun Tribal Band)! No RSVP required Join via Zoom: tinyurl.com/NASDValchat

Regional Native American Artists Showcase

Featuring Meyo Marrufo (Eastern Pomo), Melissa Melero-Moose (Northern Paiute/Modoc), and Shelly Covert (Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe) Join us for a special program highlighting five regional Native and California Indian artists. Each artist will share their stories, process, and imagery in a rich visual presentation. Pay what you wish. Program and registration information at https://www.crockerart.org/event/2633/2021-04-08

NEA/ Big Read Culinary History Panel: The Rise of Native American Foods

By Culinary Historians of Southern California: All aspects of Native American culture were deliberately suppressed beginning in the 19th century, with food given special attention. Separating native people from their traditional diet was intended to make them more dependent on government agencies, and was designed to erode their connection to their land. That traditional knowledge…

Traditional Ecological Knowledge Science and Management

April 9th 10:30 am Intro to Traditional Ecological Knowledge Brittani Orona, Hupa Save California Salmon and U.C. Davis and Ron Reed, Karuk Tribe April 9th 11:30 Fire and Forests: Ali Meders-Knight, Mechoopda Master Traditional Ecological Practitioner, Margo Robbins, Yurok, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Cultural Fire Management Council (CFMC) Register at  - https://tinyurl.com/scsTEKseries

Revitalizing Cultural Fire Across California: A Discussion with Indigenous Leaders

Hosted by the C.E. Smith Museum of Anthropology at Cal State East Bay: Indigenous Californians have used cultural burns to mitigate wildfire spread, improve species abundance, and enhance resource quality since time immemorial. However, colonial fire exclusion policies and native land dispossession has hindered the application of cultural fire. As a result, California is experiencing…

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