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 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!
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
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…
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…
Da'Luk Family Kayaking Day with Humboats! Join the organization for Kayaking with Humboats! July 11th, 2025 10 am - 12 pm At the Woodley Island Marina Lunch Provided! Reach out to Bubba@ncidc.org or 707-445-8451 with any questions! Register here: go.ncidc.org/kayak
NALC is hosting Creative Landscapes at Hunat Paac Pihaaka! Join the organization at their preserve in the Morongo Valley to get in touch with your creative side and complete a guided mixed media collage. All supplies will be provided.
You're invited to the Inaugural Inter-Tribal Tule Boat Races! This is a special event held by local Delta Tribes to honor tribal ancestors, culture, and give acknowledgement to the water and land. It will be a fun day! Register | https://bit.ly/2025Inter-TribalTuleBoatRaces Age Groups 7-12 | 13-15 | 16-18 | 19-54 | Elders 55+ Parking passes…
The Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians invites you to their 32nd Annual Big Time Celebration, featuring: a salmon BBQ, California Pomo Feather Dancers, craft and food vendors, health and wellness booths, and much more! For more information or to sign up as a vendor, please contact: Jodi Sjolund (707) 354-0647
The Klamath First Descent Celebration of the newly liberated Klamath River kicks off July 12, following the Paddle Tribal Waters team’s historic expedition. From noon to 7 PM, the region will come alive with live music, cultural performances, an art walk and auction, and delicious local food. This vibrant gathering honors generations of river protectors…
Join the organization for a fun and engaging paint night featuring guided turtle themed painting led by Indigenous artist, Andrea Ragudo Chavez (Ione Band of Miwok). Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jPEe3YBCF0iagem-FplgOOlIvUSTAntGntAHP6ipKmVUQUpGTjRVRzRCV01UTVlVV1ZQWkRWWUdINC4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl
Join cookbook author Sara Calvosa Olson for a discussion on sustainable, culturally appropriate, and ecologically sound food systems. Try your hand at cracking acorns and enjoy samples of acorn muffins. The library is hosting a gathering on the lawn outside the North Branch, so feel free to bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair to…
Local Tribes and Non-profits are hosting a free Youth & Families Indigenous Science Camp on July 18th at Sue-Meg State Park from 10am to 4pm. Additional details will be emailed to all registrants prior to the event. Lunch and snacks will be provided. July 18th will include activities, a tour and hands on learning. There…
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…
Waqlesi! This month the Klamath Tribes Youth Council is holding their annual Youth Summit! Register here: https://theroost.oit.edu/DICE/survey?survey_uid=85f82556-2fa3-11f0-a66c-02c27405b495
The Big Valley Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians invites the community to attend their 22nd Annual Tule Boast Festival! The Tribe is currently searching for interested vendors, informational booths, and environmentally friendly booths. The Tribe also asks that during their event to please limit plastic and water waste. For more information, please contact: Alicia Castellanos: ACASTELLANOS@BIG-VALLEY.NET or…
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…
Trinity River Clean Up July 26th | 9am - 10:30am: Clean-Up | 11am Rafting On July 26th, Save California Salmon is partnering with the Warrior Institute to conduct a Trinity River clean up raft trip. The raft trip is free for youth 8-18. The trip begins at Hoopa Tribal Office in Hoopa, CA at 9am. Rafting…
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).
Public welcome, food & craft vendors, dance competition! A Pow Wow, or cultural celebration, as it was called in former times, is a truly family event growing out of the economic, social, and cultural experiences of many Native American tribes. Pow Wows allow people to come together to sing, dance, make friends, renew old friendships,…
The Hoopa Valley Tribe invites you to celebrate the 37th Annual Hoopa Sovereign Days!
The Live Your Language Alliance (LYLA) was formed in 2007 by local Native Language Revitalization Teachers because there is a need to share resources, network with other language teachers, and offer support opportunities for language revitalization. LYLA provides Native language revitalization training and support to the tribes located in Humboldt and Del Norte counties in…
Save California Salmon is collaborating with the Warrior Institute to provide a free raft trip for youth ages 8-18. This form is for the Trinity River raft trip on August 10th, 2025. The trip begins at Red Rock at 10 am. Pick up will be at Old Weitchpec village between 4 and 5. Location details,…
Join the tribe for a fun and delicious hands-on experience with Council Member Arch Super and learn how to make Araara sara (fry bread)! Open to children and teens — participants will help prepare the dough, assist with cooking, and enjoy the final product together!Spots are limited — preregister today! Call 530-841-3141
CRILI The College of the Redwoods Indigenous Language Institute is a new effort by College of the Redwoods to meet the needs of local language communities in their efforts to increase language resources, such as, curriculum development, learning teaching methods, learning language methods, language material development, and language planning. Register here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_-2QjHIKp0OVaD6yizyPgmq_CcnqCdRPrGIMM1KwgRtUMkxLNDlEODJIVVMxTFcwQ05VUTNZTlhLQS4u&origin=QRCode
The 61st Annual Yurok Salmon Festival is happening on Saturday, August 16, 2025. All are invited to the family-friendly event. The festival includes: numerous activities for kids, cultural demonstrations, Ney-Puy Run/Walk 5k, live music and more. The event also features vendors selling high quality, locally made gift items and specialty foods.
Ayukii, Please mark your calendars, rsvp, and get ready to celebrate!The 26th Annual Karuk Tribe Reunion is underway! The tribe will be posting a schedule soon, but you can expect the traditional events! This event is open to all and is family-friendly, as well as drug and alcohol-free. There will be cultural activities, vendors, food, and…
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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