Please join the organization for their January volunteer work day at The Cultural Conservancy's Native land project Heron Shadow in Sebastopol, CA. Activities may include weeding, feeding, and mulching strawberries and perennial areas, and selectively cutting down Olotón stalks for re-use. There are many different kinds of tasks for people of different physical capacities to…
Check out this workshop put on by the Gabrielino-Tongva Nation: Ribbon shirt and skirt making! Contact Patti to sign up and for supply list: (951) 712-6026 . *This is a Gabrielino-Tongva Nation Event - Prefernce given to GTN Tribal citizens. *Need to be willing to purchase own supplies.
A virtual event featuring the bestselling author of There There and Wandering Stars. Tommy will share his powerful journey as an Indigenous writer, offering insights into his path to success and the challenges he’s overcome along the way. Through his storytelling and personal reflections, Tommy will highlight the importance of centering community, cultural identity, and perseverance…
Attend this year's Conference addressing land stewardship in different fields of STEAM ranging from the forst conservation, traditional ecological knowledge, and more! AISES- UC Riverside and Native American Student Program present Healing the Earth Conference, February 15th 8:30-2:00 pm. Sign up with link below: https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6flJr3mehBXe2ay
The Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow is on the horizon! All drums welcome. All dancers welcome. Public Welcome. No Admission Fee. Get ready for MC Val Shadowhawk. Open Gourd @ Noon. Grand Entry @1 pm. This is an alcohol, drugs, and smoking free event. For more information, please call: (530)749-6196 or email pbennett@mjusd.k12.ca.us
Fresno area and virtual participants! Check out this workshop put on by the Gabrielino-Tongva Nation: Ribbon shirt and skirt making! Contact Regina to sign up and for supply list: (559) 892-3849 . Join in-person at Live Again Fresno or online over zoom. *This is a Gabrielino-Tongva Nation Event - Prefernce given to GTN Tribal citizens.…
February 28, 2025. 4:00-5:30 PM. Join the organization for an inspiring masterclass on the traditional art of Native American beadwork, a featured part of their Kids and Youth Class & Workshop series. (Ages 10 - 18) Discover the deep history behind this intricate craft and enjoy a hands-on opportunity to create your own unique beaded…
Marin American Indian Alliance is hosting a ribbon skirt making workshop March 2. Get dressed for the powwow! Please pre-register so the organizers can plan for materials for all. All materials will be provided. Workshops are held at the Multicultural Center of Marin in San Rafael. All workshops are free. Please contact Marty Meade…
How Natives in California can survive and thrive amid executive orders and the assault on our lands, waters, and peoples. An interactive forum and Q & A session taking place virtually March 4, 2025 from 5-6pm. Featuring: - Lauren van Schilfgaarde (Cochiti Pueblo) Assistant Professor of Law, UCLA - Virginia Hedrick (Yurok) Executive Director, California…
Date: March 8 - 9, 2025 NEW LOCATION: INTRAMURAL RUGBY AND SOCCER FIELDS California State University, Long Beach’s annual Pow Wow at Puvungna, an American Indian social celebration, is the largest spring event of its kind in Southern California. The Pow Wow is focused on displaying the university’s strong American Indian presence. Admission and parking are free.…
This program is led by cultural eductor Mandy Macias (Western Mono/ Maidu/ Ohlone). This workshop is suitable for ages 10 and up. Participants will learn how to make their own miniature tule mat and rope. Call the Grace Hudson Museum (707-467-2836) to reserve your spot. Space is limited. There is a fee of $15 per…
This program is led by cultural educator Monica V. Arellano (Ohlone Culture Bearer and Langague Keeper). This workshop is suitable for ages 10 and up. Call the Grace Hudson Museum (707-467-2836) to reserve your spot. Space is limited. There is a $15 fee for this workshop, but it is free for Native Americans. Scholarship opportunities are also available- just…
Marin American Indian Alliance is hosting a powwow dancinc class March 9. Marin Powwow's head Gourd Dancer Michael Reifel will guide the group through many of the fun social dances. Build your confidence to join the dance circle! No previous experience necessary. Suitable for all ages, all genders. Workshops are held at the Multicultural Center…
Join the library for a hands-on cultural demonstration of artifacts & their uses by the Wappo people, the First People of the Napa Valley. Event led by Tektek and Desirae Harp.
Exciting Events Coming up in March. SAVE THE DATE! Spread the Word!
Join for a night to witness Ohlone, Pomo, and other California Native American dance groups gathering to share their songs and prayers. There will also be food vendors, and local Indigenous vendors selling their Arts and Crafts. FREE admission for everyone.
Open to the Community! Join for a day of Native American Traditional Drumming, Dancing, Food Vendors, Arts & Craft Vendors, and more! Schedule: 10 am Bird Singing; 11 am Open Gourd Dancing; 12 pm Grand Entry; 1-8 pm Inter-Tribal Dancing For more information, contact: carlatourville@yahoo.com
The 49th Annual UC Davis Powwow is happening on Saturday, April 19th, 2025! Join the college for a day of social gathering that provides the campus and local community a space to learn about, engage with, and celebrate the traditions and cultures of Indigenous peoples, and bring visibility to the vibrancy of Native American music, dance,…
31st Annual Ohlone Big Time. Powwow Gathering. All Dancers and Drums are Welcome. Hosting the longest running intertribal gathering outside of Ohlone Territory. 31 years of bringing culture and community together. Same time every year, last full weekend of the month at Tony Cerda Park in Pomona. Free family fun!! Don’t forget to get some…
Save the Date! The 54th Annual Stanford Powwow will take place May 9-11, 2025. Powwow is a celebration of life and Indigeneity. Join the campus in solidarity and in celebration of community traditions, ancestors, and mothers this Mother's Day weekend!
The National UNITY Conference is an impactful five-day youth-led annual event held every July in a pre-selected region of the U.S. About 2,500 Native youth and advisors are expected to attend the 2025 National UNITY Conference in San Deigo, California, (June 27 – July 1, 2025). The National UNITY Conference complete with general sessions, regional…
The Aquarium of the Pacific invites you to its twenty-first annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. Moompetam (pronounced \’mohm peh tahm), meaning “People of the Ocean,” is derived from the word for ‘saltwater’ in the Tongva language. For the California Indigenous coastal peoples, the ocean has always been a sacred entity. The festival celebrates Indigenous California…
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