• Mata Yuum: Annual Retreat Fundraiser

    Liberty Arising 165 Acre Sanctuary, Boulevard, CA, United States

      we are beyond excited for our annual retreat fundraiser. this weekend encapsulates everything that we are about. please join us as we gather to re-orient and re-establish our relationship with ourselves, our community, and the land. visit our website for more info and to register: thequeersolcollective.org/events to register and/or find out more please visit:…

    $100
  • Discussing Pomo Baskets

    Tomás Rivera Library 900 University Avenue, Riverside, CA, United States

    Join us for an intimate discussion on Pomo basketry! Silver Galleto and Dr. Sherrie Smith-Ferri will explore the art and cultural significance of Pomo baskets.Thursday, January 222:30-3:30 p.m.Tomás Rivera Library, Room 140RSVP: DiscussingPomoBasketsWinter26.eventbrite.comAttendees will have an opportunity to examine the baskets closely and handle select pieces.Presented by UC Riverside Library, NASP, & California Center for…

  • Winter Gathering: Water & Baskets

    Upper Lake, CA

    Don’t miss out on the opportunity to attend the Tribal EcoRestoration Alliance’s Winter Gathering, all about Water and Baskets. Lake County is the home of California’s oldest natural lake, Clear Lake, and some of the best basketweavers in the world. Learn about the deep connection between water, plants, and basketry during this one of a…

  • Caltrout Baduwa’t Estuary Volunteer Day

    Another volunteer day at Lhiwetgut! Join the Rou Dalaguur Food Sov Lab and CalTrout for Native planting in Baduwa't estuary. Find us on Saturday, January 24th from 10am-1pm. The Baduwa't Estuary restoration project, a partnership between CalTrout and the McKinleyville Community Services District (MCSD), transformed former wastewater percolation ponds into vital off-channel salmonid rearing habitat.…

  • Singing the Birds 2026

    Palm Springs High School Gymnasium 2401 East Baristo Road, Palm Springs, United States

    The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians hosts the annual Singing the Birds: Bird Song and Dance Festival, where bird singers and dancers from tribes across Southern California and the Southwest gather to celebrate and share with the public the region's abundant Native American heritage. Bird singing and dancing is scheduled throughout the day along…

  • Míyaxem Páxam: California Indian Nations College Mecca-Thermal Campus Site Opening and Traditional Blessing

    California Indian Nations College Mecca-Thermal Campus 61120 Buchanan Street, Thermal, CA, United States

    ✨ Traditional Blessing of the New Mecca–Thermal Campus Site ✨ California Indian Nations College, in partnership with College of the Desert, invites our community to a traditional blessing of the new Mecca–Thermal Campus site in the Eastern Coachella Valley. This moment marks growth, collaboration, and a shared commitment to Indigenous education and community empowerment! 📍…

  • “Refusing Queer Paradise”: Mãhu Pedagogies of Queer Indigenous Re-memory in Hawai’i

    UC Riverside 900 University Ave., Riverside, CA, United States

    1/26/26, 1pm-2pm Interdisciplinary Building, room 1111 Based on close readings of a queer Native Hawaiian 'zine and LGBTQ+ travel writing about Hawai'i, this talk develops the concept of "mãhu pedagogies to argue that while settler homonationalist tourism narratives enact cultural prostitution by figuring Hawai'i as a "queer paradise" absent of Native resurgence, mahu and queer…

  • CIOSC 19: From Transition to Triumph

    Online

    is happening this Thursday from 9am-12pm PST over zoom! We are excited to hear from our speakers across our three presenter sessions as they speak on supporting our community during times of transition, and strengthening one another into new phases of life. CIOSC is open to community members, program staff, clinicians, and beyond! Transitional Age…

  • The Water Remembers: In Conversation with Amy Cordalis

    Online

    We’re delighted to be starting our 2026 programming with: The Water Remembers: In Conversation with Amy Cordalis January 29, 2026, 12:00 – 1:00pm PST Join us for a lively conversation with Amy Bowers Cordalis about her recent work, The Water Remembers: My Indigenous Family’s Fight to Save a River and a Way of Life. Ms.…

  • Walking in Our Moccs: Perspectives from Indigenous Artists – Closing Art Reception

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

    Join Maidu Museum & Historic Site for the closing reception of Walking In Our Moccs: Perspectives from Indigenous Artists. Celebrate the artists and their work one last time with community, conversation, and refreshments. Walking In Our Moccs: Perspectives from Indigenous Artists is a community exhibition curated by Sierra Native Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to…

  • 28th Annual Wildhorse Powwow

    El Camino College, North Gym 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA, United States

    Date: January 31-February 1st 2026 Location: El Camino College, North Gym, Torrance, CA Vendors cost: $300 for 2 days Event Contact Information: Telephone: Website: https://www.wildhorsesingers.com/wildhorse-pow-wow Email: wildhorsesingers@yahoo.com

  • Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Tribal Policy Summit

    Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 3317 Forty Mile Road, Wheatland, CA, United States

    The Yurok Tribe is proud to announce the 4th Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous People ("MMIP") Summit is scheduled for February 3rd-4th, 2026 and would like to invite all Indigenous People and our allies to participate. For information and updates visit https://www.yuroktribe.org/

  • Drop-in Days at Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

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

    Museum admission is $10 for adults 18+. Museum admission is $5 for: Children 6-17 Seniors 65+ Students with valid student ID Museum admission is free for: Children under 6 Enrolled Agua Caliente tribal members Tribal member guests Museum passholders with their guests

    $10
  • CNPS 2026 Conference: Growing the Movement

    Riverside Convention Center 3637 5th St, Riverside, California

    Save the Date!  The CNPS 2026 Conference: Growing the Movement is just around the corner! Conference Dates: February 5-7, 2026. Workshops & Field Trips: February 3-4, 2026. The CNPS Conference, held every three years, is a celebration of California’s vibrant native plant movement. Whether you're new to the community or a seasoned member, join the…

  • 2026 Health Fair and Fun Run

    Temalpakh Farm 1 Roberta Way, Coachella, CA, United States

    Save the Date- February 6th, 2026! CINC 2026 Health Fair & Fun Run in collaboration with Temalpakh Farm!

  • UCR AISES: Healing the Earth Conference 2026

    UC Riverside School of Medicine

    REGISTER TODAY for the annual UCR AISES Healing the Earth Conference hosted by UCR AISES, NASP, and the UCR School of Medicine. The slogan for this year's conference is "Honoring our past, healing the future". Our theme is traditional healing, traditional medicines, and inspiring future healers within our communities. This includes exploring our healing practices,…

  • 2026 Indigi-con

    Harrah's Resort Southern California 777 South Resort Drive, Valley Center, California

    💥 🪶💥🪶💥 🪶💥 The 2026 Indigi-Con - Creators Symposium’ at @harrahssocal is February 7th! 🎫 Register today: $20 early-bird tickets still available (lunch included) and children 15 & under are free! Family-friendly! Group and school scholarships / discounts available!Discounted rooms available! Visit: indigi-com.com 🤩 Vendor and sponsorship spots still available! 💯 Full program (workshops and…

    $20
  • BRAID Community Gathering: A Book Drive & Fundraiser to Support Incarcerated American Indian & Indigenous People

    The Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Drive North, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Saturday, February 8 | 1–4 pm Fowler Museum at UCLA Free | In person Please join us on February 8th from 1–4 pm at the famed Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles, for an afternoon of community and generosity in support of incarcerated American Indian & Indigenous relatives. The event will be…

  • February Habitat Restoration Day at Heron Shadow

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

    Please join The Cultural Conservancy for a community habitat restoration volunteer day at their Heron Shadow Farm! Friday, February 13, 2026 from 9am-3pm This day will focus on riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management and Native plant work. After a morning presentation on our vision and methods for habitat restoration we will engage in…

  • Two Spirit Elder Listen & Learn Lunch

    Waller Urban Retreat Center 1525 Waller Street at Belvedere Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    🌟 Join Gay American Indians (GAI) for a special event honoring Two Spirit Elders during BAAITS Powwow week. This event is a welcoming space to listen, learn, and celebrate our #TwoSpirit Elders with community and good food. FEATURING: Complimentary Lunch, Talking Circle, Out of Town Special Guests, Two Spirit Performances, and much more! TwoSpirit Elder…

  • 15th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow

    Fort Mason Festival Pavillion 2 Marina Blvd Suite 260, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, United States

    Save the date - 15th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion in San Francisco. Photos by Hewitt Visuals Photos.

  • Gathering Under The Stars

    UCR Palm Desert Campus 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, CA, United States

    This free community event brings together Native and non-Native families for an evening of music, dance, art, and traditional cuisine—honoring the creativity, resilience, and heritage of Southern California’s tribal communities. This year’s Gathering will feature a fashion show by designer Keeli Littleleaf (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), founder of AYAYAT; special appearances and performances by…

  • Action Alert: Speak up for Smith River

    Elk Valley Rancheria Sam Lopez Community Room 2332 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, CA, United States

    The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is holding a public workshop on a proposed permit that would regulate pollution from commercial lily bulb operations in the Smith River estuary. February 18, 2026 | 4:00pm Attend in person at: Elk Valley Rancheria Sam Lopez Community Room, 2332 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, CA 95531…

  • Sacred Path Orange County Community Powwow

    Magnolia High School Gymnasium 2450 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA, United States

    We are excited to announce our upcoming Pow Wow in Orange County!!! Save the date for February 21, 2026!!! Location will be at Magnolia High School Gymnasium! Contact our email at powwow@sacredpath.org

  • 3rd Annual Round Dance in the Bay

    Mission High School 3750 18th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Round Dance in the Bay is Back! Pull up, bring your people and jam to some beautiful songs. This is a time to laugh and dance with family and friends and just be in community. All are welcome! Saturday February 21, 2026Mission High School 3750 18th Street, San FranciscoDoors open at 5pm. Get there early to…

  • Special Program: MAATHAAW: The Fire Within Us – Screening, Panel, & Workshop

    The Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Drive North, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join the Fowler for a special screening and conversation centered on MAATHAAW: The Fire Within Us, an Indigenous-led documentary exploring the cultural, emotional, and scientific relationships Southern California Tribes have with the gift of fire. Featured in the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology & Art, the film highlights the enduring resilience of Indigenous…

  • Native and Indigenous Research Symposium

    UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA, United States

    The Intertribal Resource Center invites you to attend the Native American and Indigenous Research Symposium, highlighting undergraduate and graduate student research centering Native and Indigenous perspectives on knowledge and community. 🗓 March 2, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 The Forum, Price Center East, Level 4 Celebrate the incredible work of Native and…

  • Drop-in Days at Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

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

    Museum admission is $10 for adults 18+. Museum admission is $5 for: Children 6-17 Seniors 65+ Students with valid student ID Museum admission is free for: Children under 6 Enrolled Agua Caliente tribal members Tribal member guests Museum passholders with their guests

    $10
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