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Reclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond

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

Reclaiming the Camino aims to educate Los Angeles and its visitors about the potency of Native life and the rich history of activism in the California borderlands region. This exhibition repositions (and reclaims) the El Camino Real as the ancient and well-worn trade route for Native people long before the establishment of the Franciscan Missions…

Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Art, Fashion, Technology

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

September 7, 2024 – June 21, 2026 Samuel & Minna Grodin Gallery About the Exhibition Future Imaginaries explores the rise of Futurism in contemporary Indigenous art as a means of enduring colonial trauma, creating alternative futures and advocating for Indigenous technologies in a more inclusive present and sustainable future. Over 50 artworks are on display, some…

2024 California Native Creations Art Show

Finley Community Center 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, California

The art show will again be hosted by the City of Santa Rosa, and held in the beautiful Person Senior Wing of the Finley Community Center in Santa Rosa. ​ Show opens to the public on Sept. 16  – Thursday, Nov. 21. Reception:  Friday, October 4,  from 5p.m. – 7p.m. Tri-County Pomo Dancers will join the event. Show…

Maakon Yomi: Our Homelands of the Coast Miwok

Bartolini Gallery 10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael, California

Exhibition Dates: * October 6, 2024 – January 23, 2025 On view at the Bartolini Gallery from October 6, 2024-January 23, 2025, this exhibit will feature artworks by contemporary Indigenous artists including Gloria Armstrong, Joseph Byron, Henry Frank, Silver Galleto, Nicole Jones, Meyo Marrufo, Robin Meely, Michelle Napoli, Nancy Napolitan, Jacquelyn Ross, Yana Ross, Kathleen Smith, Eric Wilder,…

Antíkoni by Beth Piatote

The Autry - Southwest Campus 234 Museum Dr, Los Angeles, California

Opening: November 8, 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays: 8 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 2 p.m. Student Matinees: November 15 and 22, 11 a.m. For the museums's 30th anniversary season Native Voices is producing the World Premiere of Beth Piatote’s Antíkoni at the historic Southwest Campus of the Autry, formerly known as the Southwest Museum of the American Indian. Staged in a…

Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California

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

Experience the diverse voices of California’s Indigenous peoples as they shape the present and future through the lens of celebrated Indigenous photographer Dugan Aguilar. OMCA’s latest exhibition, Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California offers guests a first look at a significant collection that highlights Indigenous endurance and explores the vivid tapestry of contemporary Indigenous California life. Aguilar’s…

Free – $19

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,…

Language Revitalization Lunch Hour with Dr. James Sarmento

AICLS is excited to announce a series of monthly language presentations made possible by the generous support of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. These sessions will focus on various language revitalization topics and will be held via Zoom every third Thursday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The first presentation will take place…

Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum & Film Screening

UC San Diego Park and Market 1100 Market St, San Diego, California

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 – Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum Time: 4-9 pm Location: UC San Diego Park & Market, 1100 Market St., San Diego, CA 92101 Join the forum for an extraordinary International Forum, co-hosted by the Kumeyaay and Maasai, bringing together Indigenous leaders from the USA, Kenya, Australia, Brazil, Japan, and beyond. This event offers: Insightful…

$10

Kumeyaay Canoe (Tule Boats) Workshop

Birch Aquarium 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, California

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 – Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum & Kumeyaay Canoe (Tule Boats) Workshop Join the forum at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography for an immersive workshop exploring the intersection of ocean sustainability and Indigenous knowledge. Build a full-sized tule reed boat with the opportunity to ride it, and engage in…

$10

Indigenous Arts Market

Indigenous Art Market 203 Cotter Street, San Francisco, California

Stop by the tribe's Indigenous Arts Market this November 23rd. Open to the public, donation is asked at entrance. Come enjoy the family kitchen, Cali-Native exhibitors, dancers, songs, and prayer. Limited vendor space please reach out if interested. Email:​ crct1992@gmail.com

Let’s Make Qinyil’y Hepa

Hunat Paač Pihaáka (Bears Water) Address and directions to the preserve will be provided to registered guests prior to the event.

Chemingkem! Join the organization for a special luncheon at Hunat Paač Pihaaka on November 23. Friend and artist Alicia Adams (Maidu/Chemehuevi) will be demonstrating how to make qinyil’y hepa! Please feel free to reach out with any questions and to reserve your spot! RSVP by calling (951) 350-4403.

Indigenous Ocean Day

Birch Aquarium 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, California

Míiyuyam Chóo’onum hello everyone! 'Ataaxum Pomkwaan's team will be here this day presenting with Priscilla Sawah. Please join the organization at the Birch Aquarium for their Indigenous Ocean Day on Saturday November 23rd 11:00am-5:00pm! They will be having medicinal plant information, tule boat making, and bird singers come out this day!

American Indian Educational Film Series: REEL INJUN

Dell'Arte International 131 H St, Blue Lake, California

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Dell’Arte International is hosting a series of films and documentaries made by Indigenous artists. Join the company in discussions held by Samantha Williams-Gray (Tlingit) to explore the concepts and issues represented in the films. Dell’Arte invites you to turn their series into your new November tradition. Come out,…

Shellmound 2 Shellmound Prayer Walk

West Berkeley Shellmound Shellmound Street, Emmeryville, CA, United States

Shellmound 2 Shellmound, 3 mile prayer walk Friday, November 24th, 10 am-1 pm. Walk from West Berkeley Shellmound and to the Emeryville Shellmound.

Yoga with Maasai

WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, California

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 – Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum & Yoga with Maasai Experience a unique and culturally enriching yoga session with the Maasai, at the WorldBeat Cultural Center where you’ll learn ancient healing practices passed down through generations. Enjoy a 1-hour class led by Maasai instructors, followed by an optional lunch at the One…

$10

Alcatraz Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering Thanksgiving 2024

Pier 33 and Alcatraz Island Pier 33 Suite 200, San Francisco, California

Alcatraz Thanksgiving Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering Date: November 28, 2024 Departure:  Alcatraz Pier 33 Ferry Terminal Insiders Tip: Tickets for this event can sell out. Each year on Thanksgiving morning Alcatraz is closed for the day for regular visitors, but from 4:15 AM till 6:00 AM the ferries run every 15 minutes and bring people to the island…

$15

Native Arts & Crafts Market

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

Native Arts & Crafts Market - Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30 (10:00 am & 4:00 pm) Come shop for unique and hand-made gifts from Native Vendors all across the state anytime between 10:00 am and 4:30 pm. Food trucks parked in front of the museum selling Indian Tacos, coffee, and other treats are available on-site…

Cabazon Indio Pow Wow 2024

Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino 84-245 Indio Springs Dr, Indio, CA, United States

Pow wow dancing, drumming, contests, bird singing and dancing, as well as food and arts and crafts vendors.

American Indian Educational Film Series: Smoke Signals

Dell'Arte International 131 H St, Blue Lake, California

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Dell’Arte International is hosting a series of films and documentaries made by Indigenous artists. Join the company in discussions held by Samantha Williams-Gray (Tlingit) to explore the concepts and issues represented in the films. Dell’Arte invites you to turn their series into your new November tradition. Come out,…

Cal State Northridge 39th Annual Powwow

CSUN Sierra Quad

Join the university for their 39th Annual Powwow, November 30th, 2024. Native American Music & Dance Arts & Craft Vendors Children’s Activities Area Frybread Gourd Dancing @ 10:30 am Free Parking in B3 Structure only Enter campus at Reseda and Prairie All dancers and drums welcome! For information email AlS@csun.edu

1st annual NDN Arts and Makers Sale

Trinidad Town Hall 409 Trinity St, Trinidad, California

Spawning Ground is dedicated to supporting California Indigenous healing, wellness and joy by "re-villaging" places and spaces. Coined by co-founder Pimm Tripp-Allen, "re-villaging" has the goal of healing the land and people by gathering together inter-generationally for arts, culture and community based projects.In this vein, Spawning Ground is pleased to present the 1st annual NDN…

Treaty of Temecula: A Cahuilla Narrative

Agua Caliente Cultural Museum 140 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, United States

Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 6 p.m. Treaty of Temecula: A Cahuilla Narrative In 1852, ancestors of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians were signers of the Treaty of Temecula. Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Member Dr. Sean Milanovich (Agua Caliente) presents his research on Native American treaties in California and discusses his recent dissertation…

$15

A Poetry Reading for Gaza II

Join Workshops for Gaza for their second online poetry reading featuring Indigenous poetic geniuses Natalie Diaz, Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. The reading will be followed by a short moderated discussion. Natalie Diaz is Mojave and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian community. She is the author of the poetry collections…

Malki Museum’s Founders History Exhibit Opening

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

Malki Museum's Founders History Exhibit Opening Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 10 am- 4 pm @Malki Museum 11-795 Malki Rd. Banning, CA 92220

22nd Annual UIHS American Indian Winter Arts and Crafts Fair

UIHS Potawot Health Village 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata, CA, United States

22nd Annual UIHS American Indian Winter Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday December 7, 2024 - 10 am- 5pm @UIHS Potawot Health Village You are invited to attend the UIHS Potawot Health Village in celebration of the season and in support of local American Indian Artists.

Klamath Unbound: Celebrating a Historic River Restoration

California Museum 1020 O St, Sacramento, California

Saturday, December 7 12:00 – 4:00 pm California Museum, 1020 O St. Sacramento, CA Join the California Museum to celebrate the completion of the Klamath River dam removal project—the largest of its kind in U.S. history! This FREE event features: •    Screening of the Patagonia short film "Undammed" •    Panel discussions with Native…

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