Native Nexus is BACK! Join the organization for the 2nd Annual Native Nexus: Connecting Careers Youth Workshops happening July 21–22, 2025 in Valley Center, CA! In partnership with top Native-owned businesses and organizations, the Native Youth Foundation proudly brings together a powerful lineup of Indigenous creators, entrepreneurs, and mentors to inspire the next generation. Their…
Join California Native Vote Project for their virtual Summer Youth Organizing Academy designed to build leadership and organizing skills for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Youth across the state. From Struggle to Strength: Youth Power in a Time of Resistance This year’s theme uplifts the brilliance, resistance, and vision of Native youth across California. Join the…
Join the tribe for a Hands-On Doll Dress Creation Workshop! Explore regalia-making techniques at their Youth & Family Activities Program's Doll Dress Creation Workshop. Particpants will learn how to craft miniature ceremonial or bark dresses, shawls, and necklaces using natural materials like dentalium, abalone shell, bear grass, and more. Workshops will be held in Happy…
A 2-Day Free Family Friendly Community Event, Showcasing Indigenous Comic Authors & Artists. Presented by Indigenous Futures Institute, in collaboration with Eyaay Ahuun Foundation and University of California Humanities Research Institute. Join the organization for a celebration of Indigenous sequential art! Indigi-Con features two panels of Native artists and writers, followed by a mixer with…
Join the The Chapter House for Lucky Bead: Beginner Beading led by Gigi Modrich on Saturday, June 21 from 1 - 4 PM. Whether you're a novice beader or old pro, you're welcome to this session. The organization will provide supplies and instruction for you to make your first pair of auntie earrings (the bigger…
Create your own necklace using materials from nature like abalone, beads and pine nuts! All materials will be provided. Participants may bring additional elements to embellish their creations. Taught by Native American jewelry maker, Joann Denys (Costanoan Esselen Ohlone).
In California, the 1st CA Native American Tribal GIS (Geographic Information System) Summit 2025 planning is underway. This will be a FREE two-day event that is co-host by Cal/EPA - State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and CA Tribal GIS (non-profit - www.catribalgis.org). This summit will be held both virtually and on-site on July 31, 2025…
Turn rocks into tools in this one-day workshop! Flintknapping is the ancient technique of shaping stone, typically flint or obsidian, into tools or survival blades like arrowheads, knives, axes and hide scrapers. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to carefully strike stones to refine the shape and sharpness of your tool. Taught by Native American…
K-8 Educators! Hoping to integrate Indigenous perspectives into your classroom? Join Trelasa Baratta (Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians) of Redbud Resource Group for an interactive session designed to help you! Key Takeaways from this Training: Understand the purpose and practice of land acknowledgments Incorporate place-based learning rooted in local Indigenous knowledge Apply the 6 P’s of Indigenous Education to…
Have you ever felt stuck when trying to build relationships with tribes? Do you recognize the importance of Indigenous land stewardship but struggle to know where to start? Are you ready to move beyond performative gestures and take real steps toward meaningful partnerships with Native communities? Join Rose Hammock (Pomo, Wailacki, Maidu) and Sheridan Noelani Enomoto (Kanaka Maoli) of…
Redbud Resource Group's Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements Workshop Have you ever felt stuck when trying to build relationships with tribes? Do you recognize the importance of Indigenous land stewardship but struggle to know where to start? Are you ready to move beyond performative gestures and take real steps toward meaningful partnerships with Native communities? Join Rose…
UIHS Clients, the next round of Good Medicine Group begins August 13 every Wednesday from 1:30 - 3:00 PM until September 17. Deadline to sign up is August 1, 2025. No Drop-Ins. To sign up, contact Lana Dreyfuss, Behavioral Health Counselor at (707)825-3460 or email lana.dreyfuss@uihs.org
Create your own necklace using materials from nature like abalone, beads and pine nuts! All materials will be provided. Participants may bring additional elements to embellish their creations. Taught by Native American jewelry maker, Joann Denys (Costanoan Esselen Ohlone).
An interactive 2.5 hour workshop for individuals seeking to grow their allyship with Native peoples. Participants learn about the strengths and limitations of land acknowledgements and explore concrete, action-oriented strategies for building connections with Native communities and organizations. How you will grow: Gain skills and strategies to successfully address inequities and disparities that exist in…
November is Native American Heritage Month, and we’re honored to celebrate and uplift rich traditions, stories, and voices of Indigenous peoples. Celebrate with us through hands-on activities, storytelling, and workshops featuring Indigenous authors and traditions. November 14th - Education Station 10am-2pm November 15th - Yucca Cordage Workshop 10am-1pm (registration required; registration link here) November 16th…
🌿 Honoring Our First People & Traditional Games 🌿 Join us for a powerful and immersive workshop exploring the traditional games of San Diego Tribal communities—shared through a Payomkawichum lens. This is a beautiful opportunity to learn, reconnect, and celebrate Indigenous knowledge and teachings. 📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM…
Join us this week for stew making class!!! We will be making a 3 sister stew! 🥘🥘🥘😋😋😋 RSVP Here
Join us for making elderberry syrup and creating medicinal herbal tea blends! We are honored to be hosting TCC's TEK Elderberry Educational Workshop at the Crissy Field Center, Saturday, November 22, 2025. Join us for hands-on learning about the healing and medicinal properties of the elderberry. Learn about drying and processing elderberry, create immune-strengthening syrup,…
Art in Nature at Joshua Tree National Park! Join Friends of the Desert Mountains making art in nature at Joshua Tree National Park. FODM will provide field art kit materials, transportation and lunch. RSVP required, limited spots available. (18+ yrs to register) RSVP to AJohnson@DesertMountains.org
Calling all youth ages 13–17! We’re looking for creative, motivated, and community-minded young people who are ready to step into leadership. Join us for a Youth Facilitator Training Workshop on Saturday, February 7th from 12 PM–4PM! Whether you’re already a youth facilitator or interested in becoming one, this hands-on workshop is your chance to learn…
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance’s Winter Gathering, all about Water and Baskets. Lake County is the home of California’s oldest natural lake, Clear Lake, and some of the best basketweavers in the world. Learn about the deep connection between water, plants, and basketry during this one of a…
is happening this Thursday from 9am-12pm PST over zoom! We are excited to hear from our speakers across our three presenter sessions as they speak on supporting our community during times of transition, and strengthening one another into new phases of life. CIOSC is open to community members, program staff, clinicians, and beyond! Transitional Age…
The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is holding a public workshop on a proposed permit that would regulate pollution from commercial lily bulb operations in the Smith River estuary. February 18, 2026 | 4:00pm Attend in person at: Elk Valley Rancheria Sam Lopez Community Room, 2332 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, CA 95531…
Join the Fowler for a special screening and conversation centered on MAATHAAW: The Fire Within Us, an Indigenous-led documentary exploring the cultural, emotional, and scientific relationships Southern California Tribes have with the gift of fire. Featured in the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology & Art, the film highlights the enduring resilience of Indigenous…
Design a cookbook with your own family/cultural recipes or even recipes from the internet you've been wanting to try! Note: Please submit one registration form for each youth that will be attending. The program's activities will start promptly at 4:00pm. Doors will close at 4:30pm. We appreciate your punctuality. Ages: 10-17 Thursday, March 19th, 2026 Time:…
queer sol's LIVING LEGACY program is in its early building stages, inviting those with the heart to join and become a part of this epic endeavor: helping to build a new world, together. This program is a community centered, multi-generational, eco-conscious housing concept that stems from the need to provide culturally supportive housing access to…
Explore the art of storytelling through illustrations and dialogue. From developing compelling characters and plots to mastering visual techniques and panel layout, this workshop will guide you through every step of creating a unique comic! Taught by Native American artist, Devaney Rain Royalty (Ponca/Cree/Tsalagi/Gaelic). Date: 2026-04-18 Location: Maidu Activity Center - 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive,…
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tickets $100 (includes supplies, instruction, and boxed lunch) Learn more about native plants and their traditional uses, past and present, with Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Member Dr. Sean Milanovich. This workshop includes guided hands-on identification practice in the Education Garden and additional plant talks…
Check out NCIDC's Planter Box Workshop!Sign up here: Go.ncidc.org/plantersSaturday, April 18th - 10 am - 3 pmSunday, April 19th - 10 am - 3 pm*Limit 20 participants per day*Located in Crescent City at the DNIEC - 888 4th St., Crescent City, CAContact Bubba@ncidc.org with any questions!
Celebrate Mother’s Day in a meaningful way Join UAII for a special hands-on workshop led by Navajo artist Bríghid Pulskamp, where participants will learn about Juniper Necklace stories, cultural teachings, and create a heartfelt gift to honor the mothers and women in their lives.This is more than a workshop, it is a space to connect…
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