Now What: Release for Healing

Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural 12677 Glenoaks Blvd., Sylmar, CA, United States

Please join us next Saturday in welcoming our community partners, Jessa Calderon (Chumash/Tongva) and Dr. Melanie Cain (Santa Clara Pueblo and Jicarilla Apache), as they guide us in a workshop focused on healing, reducing mental health stigmas, and sharing traditional wellness practices. Jessa is a Singer 🎤, Song Writer 🎼, Emcee, Poet 📝, Published Author…

Soapstone Carving Workshop and Discussion with Lazaro Arvizu

OxyArts 4757 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Teaching artist Lazaro Arvizu will discuss and display steatite stonework of the Gabrielino/Tongva people during a lesson on Native California lifeways. Then, carve and decorate a soapstone amulet that you can wear home. All materials will be provided. Found throughout the region of Southern California, soapstone (also known as steatite or soaprock) is a softer rock that…

Pottery Workshop with Tony Soares

Malki Museum 11795 Malki Rd. Morongo Reservation, Banning, CA, United States

Participants will learn how to make pottery and the methods used during the fire burning process. Workshop at Malki Museum: Saturday, March 16, 2024, 10am-2pm Pick-up Fired Pottery Date: Saturday, March 23, 2024, Between 10am-4pm 10 spaces available

Women’s Self-Defense Workshop

Cod Palm Springs Campus 1300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs, CA, United States

REGISTER TODAY for our CINC Women's Self-Defense Workshop hosted by Professor Carol Park. Participants will be introduced to basic self-defense methods and self-protection techniques. *Wear comfortable clothing and proper footwear to this event.* CINC Women's Self-Defense Workshop w/ Professor Carol Park Monday - February 26th@ 12 PM - 3 PM COD Palm Springs Campus located…

Virtual On-Line Outreach Workshop

Virtual

Virtual Outreach Workshop for the future California Indian Heritage Center Friday, March 8, 2024 Open Workshop for All @ 1:00 pm Youth & Education Focus Discussion @ 3:00 pm In addition to discussion about the future heritage center: Participants will be entered into our on-line virtual meeting raffle including the coveted CIHC Acorn Blanket. There…

California Tribes Native American Outreach Workshop

Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey 453 Van Buren St., Monterey, CA, United States

California Indian Heritage Center Outreach Event in Monterey! Saturday, March 9, 2024 - 10:00 - 12:00   Calling all area California Indians and Native American voices in the Central Coast Region. This event is one of the last opportunities during the pre-design phase of the project to offer input about the future California Indian Heritage…

Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join us in honoring our stolen sisters and relatives in a supportive beading circle! Our community partner, Keely Linton, with @strongheartednativewomen will facilitate our discussion focused on advocacy, sharing, and healing! Our relative, Birdie Pulskamp (@ndn.birdie), will lead us in a beading project designed for community members to complete during the afternoon workshop! Our community beading circle…

Redbud Resource Group: Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements Workshop

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.   APRIL 16, 2024, AUGUST 5, 2024, November 5, 2024

TEK Basket Weaving Workshop

Heron Shadow 9394 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol, CA, United States

Please join us and learn to weave a burden tule basket using traditional California techniques with traditional Pomo weaver Redbird Willie at The Cultural Conservancy's Native land project Heron Shadow in Sebastopol, CA. All weaving supplies and tools will be provided! Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9am-4pm Workshop fee: By donation Please bring a lunch,…

Tule Boat Build

Kumeyaay Community College 910 Willow Glen Dr., El Cajon, CA, United States

Learn to build a boat made out of Tule reed with Dr. Stan Rodriguez. A Family Friendly Event. The boats will be taken out on the ocean during KHPC's Ha'sill mataayum gathering.  

Amplifying Native Voices in the Classroom

Online

August Teacher Workshop for Elementary and Middle School educators. Friday August 2nd from 10am-12pm on Zoom. In this engaging session, elementary and middle school teachers, discover effective ways to integrate Native perspectives into lessons at the beginning of the school year. For more information and to register visit: Amplifying Native Voices in the Classroom

Mother Earth Clan Ways with Youth Advisory Board & Lorene Sisquoc

Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center 5800 S Eastern Ave Suite 500, Commerce, CA, United States

Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center will be hosting a workshop with the Mother Earth Clan. The workshop will happen with the center's Youth Advisory Board Meeting. It’s open to all youth from ages 12 to 24. To register email pflores@sacredpath.org.

Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements

Zoom

Are you wanting to become a good ally to tribal communities? Then Redbud Resource Group has the training for you! On August 6th, 2024, they will be hosting a Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements workshop, which is an interactive 2.5 hour workshop for individuals seeking to grow their allyship with Native peoples and their communities. In…

Workshop: Native American Style Flute

State Indian Museum 2618 K St., Sacramento, CA, United States

Workshop: Native American Style Flute - Saturday, September 21 (12:00 pm & 2:00 pm) - State Indian Museum Instructor: Al Striplen (Amah Mutsun Ohlone/Aztec) Al is a docent at the State Indian Museum and self-taught Native flute player. He has been invited to speak about the healing properties of the flute and its use in integrative medicine. He is an…

Indigenous Science Weekend

Sue-Meg State Park (Red Alder and Suemeg Village campsites) 4150 Patricks Point Dr, Trinidad, California

Cal Poly Humboldt and CA State Parks present the Indigenous Science Weekend at Sue-Meg State Park SEPTEMBER 27-29th, 2024.This is a weekend for participants to improve their understanding of the existential crisis faced relating to climate change. Emerging technologies will be explored (i.e., other ways of meeting energy needs), including the local Off Shore Wind…

TEK Black Walnut Foodways Workshop

Heron Shadow 9394 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol, CA, United States

Learn about traditional California Native black walnut processing, dice games, and foodways! Join the conservancy for a special Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) workshop day centered on black walnut processing, dice games, and traditional foodways with guest instructors Redbird Willie (Pomo, Paiute, Wintu and Wailaki) and TCC Foodways Manager Joshua Hoyt (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa/Dakota/Metis).…

“Returning the Warrior Spirit” Men & Young Men Wellness Gathering

Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Road, Sutter Grove, California

Where: 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Road, Pine Grove, CA When: Friday - Sunday, October 11th - 13th Free camping spots available! Meals, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Contact: info@nativedadsnetwork.org (916) - 346 - 4277

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024

Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, United States

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Getty hosts its third annual family event to learn about Southern California's vibrant Native American cultures. The theme this year celebrates flora, with activities sharing traditional and contemporary Indigenous perspectives and narratives. ACTIVITIES Experiment with solar exposures in a cyanotype activity led by Metzli Projects Make your own Tongva clapper…

FSL Chef-in-Residence Sara Calvosa Olson

Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab 1 Harpst St, Arcata, California

Welcome to the first FSL Chef-in-Residence Sara Calvosa Olson! Sara Calvosa Olson (Karuk) is a food writer and editor living in the Bay Area with her husband and two teenage sons. Her work dwells at the intersection of storytelling, Indigenous food systems, security, sovereignty, reconnection, and recipe development. Her writing has appeared in News from…

Pit BBQ Workshop

Malki Museum 11795 Malki Rd. Morongo Reservation, Banning, CA, United States

This workshop, Oct. 18, will cover the history of Pit BBQ and process of preparing and cooking Pit BBQ with Roy Mathews Jr.. The meat cooked during this workshop will be unearthed and eaten during the tribe's Fall Gathering event at Malki Museum on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024

The Chapter House Indigenous Peoples’ Day Party

Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, California

October 19, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Coinciding with Grand Ave Arts: All Access, one of L.A.’s longest-running, free open house experiences for arts and culture exploration in Downtown Los Angeles, The Music Center will host a live drumming performance, live DJ sets, art workshops as well as the return of the marketplace—on Jerry Moss…

Western Joshua Tree Community Workshop

Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe's Wellness Center 975 Teya Rd, Lone Pine, California

An interactive learning experience that focuses on the well-being of Western Joshua trees that will assist in the development of the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan. Ultimately, the goal of this workshop is: 1. To create an interactive space for Tribal communities to collaborate and engage with one another with the objective of sharing cultural knowledge…

Tribal Justice Summit

Cal Poly Humboldt Native American Forum Union Street BSS 162, Arcata, California

This is a free event open to the public and students, held at the Cal Poly Humboldt's Native American Forum on November 9th, 2024. Come and learn about Tribal Courts, meet with Judges and Staff, explore career opportunities, and connect with Mentors. There is also an opportunity to register for the university's class to receive…

Acorn Day!

Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House 431 South Main Street, Ukiah, CA, United States

Mark your calendars and join the museum for their Acorn Day on Sunday, November 10, from 12-4pm! Pomo cultural educators, Rose and Anthony Steele, will share about how to process acorns and you can get try part of the process yourself. The Museum provides free admission for Native Americans, and also for standing military personnel…

Native American Heritage Celebration

Pomo Plaza @ Mendocino College 1000 Hensley Creek Rd, Ukiah, California

Native American Heritage Celebration @ Pomo Plaza Where: 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, CA When: Friday - Sunday, October 11th - 13th Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Native Dancers, Live Music, Elders Giveaway, Raffles, Cultural Workshops, and Dinner (food served 3-5 pm). Contact: Kyle Whiterock kwhiterock@mendocino.edu

Connected Landscapes

Twentynine Palms Twentynine Palms, California

In collaboration with Friends of Joshua Tree, the Native American Land Conservancy will be offering special programming in support of Connected Landscapes! Guided hikes within local NALC preserves throughout the preceding week Cultural Speakers and Workshops NALC’s E’Sulenem Pop-Up Film Festival, highlighting Indigenous stories throughout California and beyond ​​Join the organization for this special event,…

Dragonfly Language Conference

California State University, San Berdardino, Palm Desert Campus 37500 Cook St, Palm Desert, California

JOIN THE CENTER: 10 am-4 pm, California State University, San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus, 37500 Cook St., Palm Desert, CA 92211. FREE. WHAT’S HAPPENING: This is not so much a “conference” but instead a CALL TO ACTION. You’re invited to join a gathering of Elders and a new generation of Native language speakers and teachers. Discuss…

Basket Weaving Demonstration Day

California State Indian Museum 2618 K St., Sacramento, CA, United States

Let’s take a moment to appreciate Dixie Rogers, a Karuk basket weaver and cultural practitioner from the Klamath region. Her passion for her art was passed down through generations of her family, many of whom were accomplished weavers. Dixie works with traditional native plants for her weaving, and gathers her materials at the ancestral sites…

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