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…
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 Mamāsaehkaw ("Movement") Fashion Show: January 31st | 5-7pm More info and register: roseville.ca.gov/museum
Creation: The Process of an Indigenous Artist is a contemporary art exhibition featuring Menominee and Two-Spirit artist Joshua Frederick.
Don’t fall behind on your health—empower yourself to live a healthy, vibrant life at this year’s 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 – 4:00 PM…
The countdown begins 🤍🤍🤍 Join this public & free event: Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow 📅 October 3–4, 2026 📍 Tochonanga (William S. Hart Park) • Newhall, CA
October 7-9 Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: bit.ly/CILA26
CILA is thrilled to share the 26th Annual California Indian Law Conference & Award Dinner artwork! Created by Seish Norte, a citizen of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Seish is a 19 year old, artist and owner of The Fifth People, a Cahuilla (Kawiiya) company. Thank you Seish! In a time where…
Indigenous Peoples' Day Symposium | 10.9.2026 9:30am-1:30pm | Cafeteria-Oceanside Campus | Hosted By: Zulema Díaz & Israel Pastrana | Funded by: Hatoff Grant Award and IDEA THE LINE-UP: Keynote Speaker: Amy Bowers Cordalis, Advocate for Indigenous rights and environmental restoration. Books Will Be Available the day of the event for signing! Marc Chávez (founder) Presentation…
Join Pit River Tribe on October 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM for the annual Four Corners Occupation Commemoration. The Tribe is still seeking sponsors and vendors to participate in this important event. For sponsorship opportunities, please see the attached sponsorship package. For vendor booths, please fill out the form here. We look forward to gathering…
Music at the Museum Description: Join us for an eclectic musical experience featuring award-winning singer and guitarist Paul Steward & the 2XG Band! Paul’s music fuses Blues, R&B, Pop, and Native American sounds—a heartfelt tribute to his Pomo tribal roots. Inspired by legends like B.B. King, Robert Randolph, Al Green, and Bruno Mars, he delivers…
Begin your Sunday with conversation and an in-depth curator’s tour before the museum opens to the public. Morning at the Museum offers a quieter, more intimate way to experience the ideas and objects at the heart of an exhibition. Join Amanda Wixon, Assistant Curator of Native History and Culture, for a guided exploration of Promised…
SF Indigenous Peoples Day in the Gardens. Join Yerba Buena Gardens Festival on Yelamu, Ramaytush Ohlone Territory for a gathering of Native art, music and culture, following the Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz. Featuring a special performance by Polaris Prize-winning Neqotkuk First Nation artist Jeremy Dutcher and more artists to be announced…
A Journey of Indigenous Expression Step into a world where tradition meets innovation, and where stories are woven into every brushstroke, bead, and rhythm. The Native Arts Expo is a vibrant celebration of indigenous creativity like no other. 'October 16-17, 2026 Mendocino Art Center 45200 Little Lake Street Mendocino, CA 95460
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Whether Meyo is working with digital art, regalia, or weaving, each creation begins with inspiration drawn from the world around me—the 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…
Mark your calendars for the 5th annual Redwood Coast Two-Spirit Conference October 17th, 2026! Join Two Feathers, The Wiyot Tribe, Blue Lake Rancheria and Queer Humboldt for a day of education, community, and nurturing Two-Spirit resurgence locally.
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." —Dr. 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.
Enjoy a wonderful time for the 41st Annual CSUN Powwow!!! There will be food, vendors, and creative activities! Grand entry at 12 noon, come early! This is a time indulge in culture and fun!✨🪶 November 28, 2026 (9 am to 6 pm)Sierra QuadCalifornia State University Northridge18111 Nordhoff Street,Northridge, CA, 91330B3 Parking Structure Free All DayArena…
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.
🪶 SAVE THE DATE 🪶 16th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow Saturday, February 6, 2027 Festival Pavilion @fortmasoncenter San Francisco Stay tuned for more information coming soon! Started with prayer in 1999, BAAITS exists to restore and recover the roles of Two-Spirit people within American Indian / Indigenous Peoples of the Americas / First Nations communities…
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