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…
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…
This exhibition brings together two seemingly distinct art forms: Pueblo pottery and classic cars. In 2014, Rose B. Simpson, a mixed-media artist from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, refurbished a 1985 Chevy El Camino, transforming it with a black-on-black Tewa pottery motif. Simpson titled her work Maria in honor of renowned artist Maria Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo,…
Raymond LeBeau: Field(s) of View is a solo exhibition by local Pit River, Lakota, and Cahuilla artist, Raymond LeBeau. The exhibition reflects his perspective as a Native Pit River artist shaped by his northeastern California homelands and coastal environments. Through paintings, drawings, maps, and found-object assemblages, he explores history, lived experiences, and the cultural influences…
All are invited to attend the 2026 Journey of a Water Protector gathering. This will be the fifth year of the hosts organizing this event. The hosts continue to remember the late Norm Harry, a father, husband, and ancestor whose life commitment was the protection of teepu (Earth Mother), pa’a (water), pakwe (fish), and e…
GOOD MEDICINE FRI. JUNE 12 6:30–9:30PM Free RSVP at ybgfestival.org/event/good-medicine 🎤🔥 This one’s going to be extra special. For the first time, Good Medicine brings its all-Native comedy showcase to Yerba Buena Gardens Festival! Co-founded by Oakland comedian Jackie Keliiaa, the nationally acclaimed show has sold-out venues across the country while cultivating joy and community…
🎉 You’re Invited! 🎉 Join the Sue-meg State Park Visitor Center Grand Reopening Celebration on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 11 AM – 3 PM at Sue-meg State Park! Celebrate California State Parks Week during this FREE family-friendly event and enjoy a day filled with: 🌿 Guided cultural walks 🎨 Interactive activities & cultural…
A two-day gathering to support the repatriation of Indigenous Peoples' sacred items & human remains in California. Click here ⬇️ or Scan QR Code to register. https://forms.gle/FaS3PFdcm1p6AQ7F6
Save the Date! We are excited to announce the California Native Harm Reduction Summit will return this summer. This year’s summit will be held June 16-18th, 2026 in Carlsbad, on beautiful Payómkawichum (Luiseño) lands. Information on speaker applications, vendor/table applications, attendee registration, and summit website will be coming shortly. As always, our events are free…
Save the date - The 2026 CIBA Annual Gathering will be hosted by Graton Rancheria!
Welcoming Home the Birds Friday June 19, 2026 5pm-10pm Free Admission | Everyone Welcome Food | Fun Activities | Artist Marketplace Invitational Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd Idyllwild, CA 92549 Visit Idyllwildarts.org/nativeamericanarts for more info.
The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI), Eduation & Cultural Learning Department, and American Indian Studies, California University, Northridge are pleased to invite you to attend the Los Angeles Native Youth Conference, taking place this summer at CSUN. This conference is for youth ages 12-24 and features interactive workshops, motivational speakers, sports activities, cultural…
Join Terria Smith and Chris La Tray at another installment of Heyday Presents, an ongoing conversation series presented in collaboration with Clio's. Terria's book I Love You So Many charts the intersection of travel and Indigeneity, sharing her journey from the Torres Martinez Reservation to the Cuban seaside and beyond. I Love You So Many is an ode to adventure and an account…
Indigenous young adult focused celebration of art, fashion, and community values. This is a time and space for our young natives to prosper! FAIHP Young Adult Native Gala (ages 18-28) - June 26th, 2026 Join FAIHP for the FAIHP Young Adult Native Gala to unite young adults; uplifting a space to nurture friendship, love and…
Join in on Saturday, June 27 for a vibrant Summer Solstice celebration! Browse unique items by local Native vendors, enjoy delicious food and drinks, experience the immersive storytelling of Alan Salazar, and get creative with an interactive sun dial craft activity. Entry is free with paid museum admission or membership. Buy your tickets or become…
Experience and evening of conversation, storytelling, and community as voices from the series gather to explore Indigenous histories, cultures, and futures. Hosted and story-woven by the Honorable Victorio L. Shaw, Esq., this six-episode "Reclaiming Our Stories" series centers on Indigenous voices, leadership, and lived experiences from across California. Through conversations with tribal leaders, artists, educators,…
Culture is a source of healing, belonging, and resilience. Join the Didi Hirsch Tribal Communities Program for a free virtual workshop exploring how Indigenous perspectives, culture, and community can shape the way we approach mental health and suicide prevention. 🌿 Learn from Indigenous leaders 🌿 Discover culturally grounded approaches to wellness 🌿 Connect with others…
Táwpaxísh Nemíchumí' Péta' Súpllí' Míyaxwe 'úmun, join in the annual Kéwet on July 10-11, 2026. Cahuilla Sports Complex: 2000 Cahuilla Rd. Anza, CA Drug & Alcohol Free Event. Open to the public. Friday July 10, 2026 Basketball and Softball Tournaments 4PM 5x5 Basketball Tournament (18+) Entry Fee $200 | Double Elimination | Trophies &…
Mark your calendars! 🔥 SAVE THE DATE: August 19-21, 2026 Location: California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Building, 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814
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…
Join Native American Health Center for our 2026 Powwow on September 12 in the Bay Area 📅 Drums. Dancing. Regalia. Community. Head Staff + Venue — Coming Soon 👀 Mark your calendars and tell your people. See you in the circle.
🔥✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🔥 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. 🤎🎓 📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 📍 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 \’mohm peh tahm), meaning “People of the Ocean,” is derived from the word for…
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…
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…
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