Part of the reimagining of the de Young's Arts of Indigenous America galleries, this is the first in a series of exhibitions that highlights specific regions of Native California. This installation explores the interconnections between art, ceremony, and the land in the Karuk, Yurok, Hupa, Tolowa, and Wiyot communities of northwestern California. The exhibition presents…
Join Native American Land Conservancy for another incredible weekend of reconnection to landscapes, presentations, workshops, and family time! Camp within these summer gathering lands, listen to Bird singing, and catch up with NALCβs important work at the second Learning Landscapes on James San Jacinto Natural Reserve. Priority Registration begins on July 3rd for all Cahuilla…
The Sacred Land Film Project, California Institute for Community, Art & Nature, and David Brower Center present a three-film series celebrating the 25th anniversary of "In the Light of Reverence" and featuring "Sugarcane" and "The Eternal Song." "In Light of Reverence" is screening on Friday August 14th. Overview:Β "This film is a wake-up call…
Mark your calendars! π₯ SAVE THE DATE: August 19-21, 2026 Location: California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Building, 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Beading for Wellness: August is OPEN! π§΅β¨ Join Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center for the Youth Beading for Wellness Workshop facilitated by Layla Ponce De Leon (Oglala Lakota & Mexican-American)! In honor of back-to-school season, learn to customize your own pencil bags with patches and create beaded bag charms in the shapes and colors of…
Chumash Indian Museum is adding a second showing at 1 PM! π₯ Join an afternoon of education and reflection during the screenings of People of the West episode βThe American Dream.β People of the West (@peopleofthewestseries) explores Californiaβs past through Native voices across ten episodes. Through Indigenous testimony, archival records, and cinematic dramatization, βThe American…
Indian Health Council is excited to announce their 3rd Annual 988 Tribal Response Conference and would love for you to join! Mark your calendars for August 26-27, 2026 as the community continues meaningful discussions around the 988 Lifeline and its impact on Tribal Communities. Stay tuned! Registration details will be coming soon! For questions or…
September 5 ,2026 -January 31, 2027 Maidu Museum & Historic Site Programs Opening Reception: September 5th | 5-7pm Tour with Artist Joshua Frederick: October 17th | 2-3pm Painted Blessings Workshop: December 12th | 10am-1pm MamΔsaehkaw ("Movement") Fashion Show: January 31st | 5-7pm More info and register: roseville.ca.gov/museum
Join Native American Health Center for our 2026 Powwow on September 12Β in the Bay Area π Drums. Dancing. Regalia. Community. Head Staff + Venue β Coming Soon π Mark your calendars and tell your people. See you in the circle.
π₯β¨ SAVE THE DATE β¨π₯ California Indian Nations College is proud to announce their 2026 FIRE Gala! Join CINC for an unforgettable evening dedicated to raising funds to remove barriers and build pathways to higher education for Native students and future generations. π€π π Saturday, September 12, 2026 π The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa…
In celebration of the local American Indian cultures, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. You are invited to join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its twenty-second annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. Moompetam (pronounced \βmohm peh tahm), meaning βPeople of the Ocean,β is derived from the word for…
The Sacred Land Film Project, California Institute for Community, Art & Nature, and David Brower Center present a three-film series celebrating the 25th anniversary of "In the Light of Reverence" and featuring "Sugarcane" and "The Eternal Song." "Sugarcane" is screening on Wednesday September 16th. Overview "Immersive and incredibly beautiful, shot like poetry and scored by…
Join Agua Caliente Cultural Museum for Nights on the Oasis Trail on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy interpretive walks with Tribal Rangers, after-hours gallery viewing, bird singing, activities, light bites, giveaways and late-night museum store hours. Last entry at 8 p.m. ποΈ $25 adult / $12 child π 140 N. Indian…
San Manuel Pow Wow is a three-day celebration free to the public and features Southern California traditional bird singers and dancers, as well as North American and Canadian dancers and drum singing groups. In addition, there is also vending from artisans representing Indian tribal nations from all across North America and Canada. Since its beginning…
Donβt fall behind on your healthβempower yourself to live a healthy, vibrant life at this yearβs Native American Health & Wellness Conference. Experience delicious food, live cultural performances, and inspiring, hands-on sessions that will help you and your family on your wellness journey, all 100% free. Friday, Oct 2 | 10:00 AM β 4:00 PM…
CANOE DAY IN WIGI BAYThe organizing committee for the Canoes on Wigi (Humboldt Bay) invite all Native Americans across the Pacific Northwest to participate in this powerful and historical Indigenous cultural event on October 3, 2026.Hosted by Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples, this gathering is aiming to bring together at least 16 Indigenous Nations…
The countdown begins π€π€π€ Join this public & free event: Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow π October 3β4, 2026 π Tochonanga (William S. Hart Park) β’ Newhall, CA
October 7-9 Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: bit.ly/CILA26
Whether Meyo is working with digital art, regalia, or weaving, each creation begins with inspiration drawn from the world around meβthe patterns in the land, the rhythm of our dances, the wisdom in our songs. This show offers a glimpse into her creative process. The digital drawings, which she calls fingerdoodles, incorporate basket patterns, traditional…
Auburn Big Time/ Powwow - Honoring Family and Children of Yesterday and Today SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH 2026 | 10AM-9PM Gold Country Fairgrounds | 209 Fairgate, Auburn CA 95603 Native Artists / Food / Contest Dancing Event Information/Vendors - (530) 888-8767 Dancers & Drums - (599) 305-8817 www.sierranativealliance.com Sponsored by Placer Community Foundation & Partnership Healthplan…
The Sacred Land Film Project, California Institute for Community, Art & Nature, and David Brower Center present a three-film series celebrating the 25th anniversary of "In the Light of Reverence" and featuring "Sugarcane" and "The Eternal Song." "The Eternal Song" screening is on Monday October 26th. Overview "Bold, authentic, and timely." βDr. Sekagya Yahaya Hills…
Big Pine Youth Powwow | November 7th, 2026
Indigenous storytelling gains visibility in film and television, writing by Indigenous authors is increasingly shaping how the American West is portrayed on screen. This panel explores the growing impact of Indigenous literature, culture, and perspectives on contemporary visual storytelling.
Save the Date: 28th Annual American Indian Studies Association (AISA) Conference at Sacramento State University. Feburary 3-6, 2027 Sacramento State Call for papers to follow. For more information, contact wnac@csus.edu.
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