• MMIP San Diego Summit

    Viegas Casino and Resort 5000 Willows Rd, Alpine, California

    MMIP SAN DIEGO combats human trafficking in local indigenous communities through awareness, education, and countywide law enforcement collaboration. Initiatives include expanding the Acorns to Oaks program for young Indigenous girls, assigning a tribal officer in San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force and providing a Digital Resource Center to confront the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous…

  • Gathering at Kuruvungna

    Kuruvungna Village Springs 1439 South Barrington Avenue, Los Angeles, California

    Save the Date for the tribe's annual May gathering! Join them on Saturday, May 3rd from 10a-2p in honoring and celebrating the past, present, and future of the Kuruvungna Village Springs and Cultural Center. This family-friendly gathering will feature live music, garden tours, art, vendors, food, and workshops. Free tickets – RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gathering-at-kuruvungna-tickets-1290439913519?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

  • MMIP Awareness Walk

    Ukiah Fairgrounds

    MMIP Awareness Walk with the Pinoleville Pomo Nation. Open to the public. May 4, 2025 Walk starts at 10:00am at the Ukiah Fairgrounds (1055 N. State St. Ukiah, Ca 95482) to Alex Thomas Plaza (20290 S. State St. Ukiah, Ca 95482).

  • 54th Annual Stanford Powwow

    Stanford 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA, United States

    The 54th Annual Stanford Powwow will take place May 9-11, 2025 Spend your Mother's Day Weekend at the 54th Annual Stanford Pow Wow as Indigenous communities celebrate their traditions of Drumming, Singing, and Pow Wow dancing. All are welcome!

  • Trinity Heritage Days

    Highland Art Center Meadow 691 Main St, Weaverville, California

    Touching History ! Roll back time for the 6th annual Trinity Heritage Days! Join in the festivities on May 10, from 11am - 4 pm The Nor-Rel-Muk Wintu Nation's Tribal Drums, Tribal Chairperson Tracy Foster-Olstad, and Grand M.C. Lonyx Landry invite guests to the Opening Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland Art Center Meadow, 691 Main…

  • Maakon Yowa Art Festival

    Cafe Reyes 11101 CA-1, Point Reyes Station, California

    Maakon Yowa Art Festival is representing Coast Miwok, Southern Pomo, and other Pomo Groups. This gathering features Traditional dancing at 11am and 2pm and cards, prints, crafts, and jewelry for sale. There will also be weaving and acorn processing demonstrations from local culture bearers.

  • Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising

    Pala Rey Youth Campground 10779 Highway 76, Pala, CA, United States

    Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising Join the organization May 16-18 at the Pala Rey Youth Camp for the 22nd Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising! Event starts at 5pm Friday and ends Sunday at 10am. Camp under the stars Friday and Saturday nights! Explore cultural practices for healing and learn about programs and services…

  • UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow 2025

    Kaiser Permanente Arena 140 Front Street, Santa Cruz, California

    The UCSC American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) and the Student Alliance for North American & Indigenous Peoples is honored to invite you to the UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow 2025, on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 at the Kaiser Permanente Arena in downtown Santa Cruz, California. Traditionally, the AIRC hosts an annual event called Indigefest during…

  • Spotlight Sundays: Screening of The School: The Legacy of Hintil Ku’u Ca and Panel Talk with School Participants and Film Director

    Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    Join the museum for the premiere of The School: The Legacy of Hintil Ku’u Ca, a powerful film created and directed by an all-Native team. This documentary traces the origins of Oakland’s first urban Native child development center, which began during the All-Tribes occupation of Alcatraz Island (1969-1971) and is still in operation today. The…

    $1 – $30
  • Weaving Wellness

    Da Gou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center 417 2nd Street, Eureka, California

    Da Gou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center is putting on cultural classes for Wiyot tribal members! 4th Saturday of each month! March - May For more information contact the cultural center at: 707-798-1949

  • Kewet

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

    Malki’s annual Fiesta is a time of gathering together to share culture and traditions. It is also the major fundraising event for the Museum. Each year hundreds of both natives and non-natives come to participate in this unique event which has been an annual celebration since 1966, when the Kewét (the Cahuilla word for fiesta)…

  • Eel River Wailaki’s 2nd Annual Big Time

    Southern Humboldt Community Park 1144 Sprowl Creek Rd, Garberville, California

    It's official! Mark your calendars for May 31st 2025! Eel River Wailaki's 2nd Annual Big Time is happening! This one day event will be full of traditional Native dancing, Workshops & Demonstrations, Vendors, and their kitchen will be offering delicious Fry Bread meals again this year! For more info, email: events@eelriverwailaki.com Vendors fill out application…

  • Mural Workshop with Tori McConnell

    NCIDC Nest Youth Center 233 F St., Eureka, California

    Join NCIDC for a Mural Workshop with Tori McConnell!Learn how to create your own mural from start to finish and have it hung up at the The Nest Youth Center!Register at : NestMural.ncidc.orgJune 4th, 11th, and 25th 5:00-7:00PM at The Nest Youth Center - 233 F st. Eureka, CA.

  • 4th Annual Northern Circle Big Time

    Mooretown Rancheria 1 Alverda Drive, Oroville, CA, United States

    Where: Mooretown Rancheria 175 Alverda Drive, Oroville, CA 95966 When/Time: Friday, June 6, 2025 - Begins at 5:00pm Saturday, June 7, 2025 - Begins at 10:00am The Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority (NCIHA) and Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California will be hosting the 4th Annual Northern Circle Big Time celebration and gathering at Mooretown Rancheria. Everyone is welcome, and encouraged to bring their own water bottles and chairs.

  • Gathering of Native Americans

    Del Norte County Fairgrounds 421 US-101, Crescent City, CA, United States

    NCIDC is hosting Gathering of Native Americans, weekend in Del Norte for Native youth. Friday the 6th, at 6 pm, come see special guest Tommy Orange (Cheyenne, Arapaho), author of There, There. Register here: DNgona.ncidc.org  

  • Tsowexo Mai Toyox Panuchkaw “We Hold the Medicine in Our Hands”

    Tule River Recreation Center 310 Indian Reservation Dr, Porterville, California

    Save the Date!! Make & Take crafts! Lunch and Dinner Provided-Special Speaker- Cecilia Firethunder On the Agenda: clapsticks, pine nut necklaces, pine needle baskets, beaded earrings, mini tule skirts, medicine bags, and vendors! For more information contact: Jeanne Baga at jeanne.baga@trihci.com

  • Something Beautiful: A 2025 series for community medicine & belonging

    Richard Bugbee Land Relationship Center

    The Something Beautiful Series is an empowering initiative aimed at building connection, community, and belonging among 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. Through creative expression, storytelling, and shared experiences, participants come together to celebrate their identities and foster a sense of unity. While these gatherings are open to all community members, we are intentional with creating platforms and opportunities…

  • Mural Workshop with Tori McConnell

    NCIDC Nest Youth Center 233 F St., Eureka, California

    Join NCIDC for a Mural Workshop with Tori McConnell!Learn how to create your own mural from start to finish and have it hung up at the The Nest Youth Center!Register at : NestMural.ncidc.orgJune 11th, and 25th 5:00-7:00PM at The Nest Youth Center - 233 F st. Eureka, CA.

  • 25th Annual San Luis Reyband of Mission Indians Inter-Tribal Powwow

    San Luis Rey Mission Grounds 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA, United States

    June 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00pm June 15, 2025 9:00am - 6:00pm Honoring Our Fathers this Father's Day Weekend This two-day event, June 14-June 15 2025, marks the 25th Annual San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Inter-Tribal Powwow. The event will include artisan booths, food vendors, Native dancing and competitions, and drums. Artisan and…

  • Idyllwild Arts Native American Arts Festival Week

    Idyllwild Arts 52500 Temecula Road, Idyllwild, CA, United States

    THREE-TIME U.S. POET LAUREATE JOY HARJO HEADLINES THIS YEAR’S NATIVE AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL WEEK AT IDYLLWILD ARTS, STARTING MONDAY JUNE 16 Idyllwild Arts Native American Arts Festival Week takes place at the Idyllwild Arts campus Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20, 2025. Led by Executive Director Shaliyah Ben (Diné), this week-long celebration, held every summer for…

  • Regalia Making Beading Workshop

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

    Wednesday’s Beading for Regalia making workshop facilitated by Birdie Pulskamp and Shandiin Biiliilitso. Please NOTE: 4:30- 7 pm. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpwnytYnfxEjK9PnCe96TWUHgUylp-Chje5BCiN-vRDrL1Tw/viewform

  • Susanville Indian Rancheria 16th Annual PowWow

    Lassen Community College - Softball Field 478-200 Highway CA-139, Susanville, California

    The Susanville Indian Rancheria presents their 16th Annual PowWow! There will be special dances, including: Fast Fancy, Grand Parent/ Grand Child, Old Style Owl Dance (in Regalia), a Hand Drum Contest, and more! All are welcome to attend.

  • Cahto Coast Walk

    Westport Union Landing 25000 Hillshore Dr, Westport, California

    Please join the tribe in celebration of community, culture and tradition with the Cahto Coast Walk, Saturday June 21st and gathering at the Westport Union Landing! Please connect with Cahto Tribal leadership to inquire about details at 707-984-6197 or vicechair@cahtotribe-nsn.gov .

  • San Pasqual Reservation Gathering

    San Pasqual Ball Fields 27315 N. Lake Wohlford Rd., Valley Center, CA, United States

    The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians presents their San Pasqual Reservation Gathering, featuring Bird Singers, Games for kids, Watermelon Eating Contest, Grease Pole, Tug of War, and Peon Games at Dusk! All are welcome to attend. For more information, check the following: Event Inquiries: DESIREEM@SANPASQUALTRIBE.ORG Vendor Inquiries: ANGELINAA@SANPASQUALTRIBE.ORG Bird Inquiries: DESTINEEM@SANPASQUALTRIBE.ORG

  • CIBA 2025 Summer Gathering

    Soboba Sports Complex 24340 Soboba Road, San Jacinto, CA, United States

    California Indian Basketweaver's Association 2025 Summer Gathering June 27-29 Click here to pre-register – https://bit.ly/CIBA2025PreReg Click here to apply as a vendor – https://bit.ly/CIBA2025Vendor

  • 2025 National UNITY Conference

    Town and Country Resort San Diego 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, California

    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…

    $375
  • Coyote Valley 29th Annual Big Time Celebration

    Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians Big Time 7751 N State Street, Redwood Valley, CA

    The Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians will be hosting their 29th Annual Big Time Celebration this coming weekend! Don't miss out on a catered dinner, handgame tournament, traditional Pomo dancing, jumpers for the youth, vendors, and raffles!

  • Trip up the Tram with NALC

    PS Aerial Tramway 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs, California

    The Native American Land Conservancy (NALC) cordially invites Native/Indigenous families and relatives to join them for an afternoon at Mt. San Jacinto State Park, at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Please direct any questions or concerns to programs@nativeamericanland.org

  • Doll Dress Creation Workshop – Orleans

    Orleans Council Chambers 37813 Hwy 96, Orleans, CA

    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 Orleans…

  • 22nd Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising

    Pala Rey Youth Campground 10779 Highway 76, Pala, CA, United States

    NEW DATE!!!!! Join the organization JULY 11-13 at the Pala Rey Youth Camp for the 22nd Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising! Camp with IHC under the stars Friday and Saturday nights! Explore cultural practices for healing and learn about programs and services available at local health centers that are "Empowering Native Wellness." Learn from…

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