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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…

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

Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art

Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Exhibit Runs: January 12 – July 13, 2025 @The Fowler Musuem at UCLA Mark you calendars for the upcoming exhibit Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art.  It introduces fire as a generative element that connects us to our past and offers a collective path toward a sustainable future. The show presents a living…

The Storyteller’s Hands: Carvings And Teachings of Bun Lucas

Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum Bussman Hall, Santa Rosa, California

Santa Rosa Junior College Multicultural Museum spotlight on Milton "Bun" Lucas Milton “Bun” Lucas (1925-1996), a revered elder of Pomo and Miwok descent from the Stewarts Point/Kashia Pomo community, was a powerful spiritual leader dedicated to keeping his people’s cultural traditions alive. Through Native dance and song, Bun passed on the rich origin stories of…

Momim Wene | Medicine Water

Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA, United States

The Maidu Museum & Historic Site (MMHS) is thrilled to announce the opening of Momím Wené | Medicine Water: Flowing Throughout California Indian Country a contemporary art exhibition featuring 29 regional Native American artists. The exhibition will run April 12-September 14, 2025. Momím Wené | Medicine Water explores the complex relationship between essential waterways and…

Caring For Our Lands: California Public Domain Allottees Conference 2025

Rolling Hills Casino and Resort 2655 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, California

Caring For Our Lands: California Public Domain Allottees Conference 2025 This conference aims to support public domain allottees in California in accessing and stewarding their lands in a changing climate. About the Conference: The organization's annual public domain allotments conference will be held in collaboration with the University of California in Davis at Rolling Hills…

2025 Gathering of Native Americans – Save the Date!

SNAHC Florin Youth & Family Space 3800 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA, United States

Save The Date for the 2025 Gathering of Native Americans (GONA)! June 16th-June 19th, 1pm-5pm This culture based retreat focuses on the disciplines of Belonging, Mastery, Interdependence, and Generosity. This years theme is Flow with the Rhythm, and Grow with the Journey. Info for registration coming soon!

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…

Michael Kabotie Lecture Series: N8ive Beauty with Ruth Ann Thorn (Luiseño)

Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, United States

The Native American Arts Festival Week presents its annual Michael Kabotie Lecture Series. This year’s guest lecturers are Indigenous folks who are making positive change in their communities and beyond in their fields that are outside of visual arts. Ruth Ann Thorn is the FNX TV Host of “This is Indian Country” and creator and…

Michael Kabotie Lecture Series: Ossie from PAMYUA

Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, United States

The Native American Arts Festival Week presents its annual Michael Kabotie Lecture Series. This year’s guest lecturers are Indigenous folks who are making positive change in their communities and beyond in their fields that are outside of visual arts. Aassanaaq “Ossie” Kairaiuak (Yup’ik) from Yup’ik Soul/Funk Band PAMYUA activates his life work utilizing music and…

Michael Kabotie Lecture Series: Kinsale Drake (Diné)

Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, United States

The Native American Arts Festival Week presents its annual Michael Kabotie Lecture Series. This year’s guest lecturers are Indigenous folks who are making positive change in their communities and beyond in their fields that are outside of visual arts. Kinsale Drake is a Diné poet/editor/playwright whose work has appeared in Poetry, Best New Poets, Poets.org, Poetry Northwest, The…

Staged Reading of “We Were There When Jazz Was Invented” by U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo, Featuring Jazz Trumpeter Delbert Anderson

Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, United States

This headlining event of the 2025 Native American Arts Festival Week is an intimate staged reading of Joy Harjo’s latest play, “We Were There When Jazz Was Invented,” with the musical accompaniment of Diné Trumpeter, Delbert Anderson. This is the very first time the two renowned Jazz Musicians will hit the stage together. Joy Harjo is…

Native American Arts Festival Week Screening of “Indian Alley”

Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, United States

Written and Directed by Pamela Peters (Diné), this short documentary shares the history of the alley and the artistic visuals of six Native American artists that are using their art to share not only the history, but the existence of American Indians in Los Angeles, California.

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.

Welcoming Home the Birds

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

This annual family friendly free event will commence at 5 pm with an artist marketplace where you can shop and support Native Artists directly. We will also convene a mini book fair welcoming Native authors and publishers. Visit non-profit booths and learn more about community and organizational partners. A few partners include: News from Native…

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

June Farm Volunteer Day at Heron Shadow

Heron Shadow 9394 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol, CA, United States

Join the organization for a community volunteer day at The Cultural Conservancy's Heron Shadow Farm in Sebastopol, CA! Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 9am-3pm Come and connect with the community and the land to focus on Native plant work and riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management. Activities may include weeding, planting, and greenhouse native…

California Native Harm Reduction Summit: Rooted in Tradition, Rising to Action

Hyatt Regency Monteray 1 Old Golf Course Rd, Monteray, California

The California Native Harm Reduction Summit, "Rooted in Tradition, Rising to Action," brings together Tribal and urban Native community members, people with lived and living experience of drug use, health professionals, government representatives, and local leaders to address the ongoing challenges around substance use and stigma. This gathering fosters meaningful discussions on how harm reduction strategies can break down barriers to care, expand access to integrated treatment, and strengthen community…

NALC Bingo Night

Red Dog Saloon 53539 Mane Street, Pioneertown, California

Join the Native American Land Conservancy for a night of bingo! Good food & good fun!

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

Gay American Indians’ 50th Anniversary Celebration

Veterans War Memorial Building 401 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, California

Please join GAI as they celebrate 50 years. . . Celebrate Fifty Years of Two Spirit Pride at Gay American Indians’ 50th Anniversary Celebration in San Francisco on Friday, June 27th. Featuring performances by Roger Kuhn, Mason, Char Diné and the Brush Arbor Gurlz with a Complementary Buffet provided by the American Indian Cultural District.…

2025 Yurok Arts and Crafts Fair

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

Mark your calendar for the 2025 Yurok Arts and Crafts Fair, July 1 at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds! If you are interested in being a vendor, please visit yuroktribe.org to find guidelines and an application.

Indigenous Red Market

Native American Health Center 1443 Derby Ave., Oakland, CA, United States

Mark your calendars! The 2025 Indigenous Red Market dates are here: May 18th, 2025, and July 6th, 2025. With only two dates next year, you won’t want to miss them. Expect exciting performances, local Indigenous vendors, delicious food, and more!

LA NDN Flea Market

The Chapter House LA 1770 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, California

The Chapter House invites you to come thru! The biannual LA NDN Flea Market returns on Sunday, July 6, 2025. In partnership with Jana Schmieding and featuring vendors selling recycled clothing, handcrafted jewelry, art, and more, visit The Chapter House to refresh your closet, eat good food, and enjoy great music. Recommended donation: $5 RSVP…

Indigenous Science Camp at Sumêg Village

Sumeg Village 4150 Patricks Point Dr, Trinidad, California

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…

Jewelry Workshop for Teens

Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA, United States

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).

$55

California Native American Tribal GIS Summit 2025

Cal/EPA Building 1001 I St #1, Sacramento, California

In California, the 1st CA Native American Tribal GIS (Geographic Information System) Summit 2025 planning is underway.  This will be a FREE two-day event that is co-host by Cal/EPA - State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and CA Tribal GIS (non-profit - www.catribalgis.org).  This summit will be held both virtually and on-site on July 31, 2025…

Sierra Mono Museum 53rd Annual Indian Fair Days & Pow Wow

North Fork Recreation Center 33507 Recreation Road 230, North Fork, CA, United States

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,…

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