Please join on Wednesday, May 6 for the annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous People candlelight vigil. It is a time when we come together to remember the victims of this trauma and recommit to stop the violence. For a list of activities during MMIP week, please visit the page of California Legislative Native American Caucus…
The California Indian Studies Conference and Gathering is set to be hosted in Patwin homelands at UC Davis. More info to come!
Join Native Arts Festival for Native artists, dancers, storytellers, food vendors, and community celebration! Become a sponsor here: https://progressivetribalalliance.com/sponsors Experience original artwork, handcrafted goods, live performances, and creative showcases in a vibrant community gathering that highlights talent, skill, and entrepreneurship. This festival creates space for artists and makers to share their work, connect with new…
An evening of community, creativity, and remembrance, making earrings to honor the lives of our loved ones taken too soon and raising awareness of MMIW. Date: May 29, 2026Time: 5:00pm-7:00pmLocation: San Pasqual Cultural Center25630 Cultural Center Rd. More Questions: call Caroline Ramirez 760-651-5171
The California Department of Veterans Affairs Tribal Veterans Mental Health Summit is a two‑day event focused on honoring Native American veterans and promoting suicide prevention through culturally grounded approaches. The summit brings together Tribal leaders, veterans, clinicians, service providers, and state partners to learn, connect, and share resources that reflect the unique needs of Tribal…
From the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians: "The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians invites you to join us in a community event recognizing the establishment of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation in 1876." All Welcome. Free event. Friday, May 15th, 2026 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza 140 N. Indian…
Make your own elderberry clapper stick, a musical instrument used throughout history by California Indigenous peoples. Learn about its cultural significance while shaping, decorating, and assembling your instrument. Guided by instructor Michael Ramirez (Konkow Maidu). Date: 2026-05-16 Location: Maidu Activity Center - 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 Cost: $55.00 Image: Winter-Spring-2026-Website-Program-Images-4.png Event Contact…
Join in this Saturday, May 16 from 12-4 for “Stewarding Knowledges” at the @gatekeepersmuseum. Connect with community, hear powerful stories and learn how we are decolonizing stewardship, and centering the rights of nature and Indigenous Knowledges for the future or Da’aw’ ‘Tahoe’ and the healing of the lands, the water, and all people. 💚💛
🪶Save the Date🪶 Join us at UC San Diego 14th Annual Powwow on May 17, 2026 at the UC San Diego Price Center! All are welcome! Stay tuned for more details! ✨
Traditionally, the AIRC hosts an annual event called Indigefest during the spring quarter. The annual event celebrates the culture, songs, dances, and arts of Indigenous people in a “pan-tribal” atmosphere of fellowship, trust, respect, and empowerment. This event also celebrates the life of Sophia Garcia Robles, a Native woman who served UCSC for 27 years…
Save the date for the 2026 Salmon Run: May 21 - 24 Stay tuned for updates!
43rd Annual UCR Pow Wow Cahuilla Birdsingers May 22-24, 2026 University of California, Riverside Riverside Sports Complex 1000 W. Blaine St. Riverside, CA 92507 Free Parking in Lot 26 *Admission is Free & Open to the Public* All Dancers, Drums, and Birdsingers Welcome!!!
Go Native! T'an Inyaana Immerse yourself in Yokuts Tribe's rich heritage at our FREE public event! Attend weaving demos, classes, drumming, and savor traditional food. Date: May 23, 2026 Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Place: Kaweah Oaks Preserve 29979 RD 182, Exeter, CA Schedule highlights: Opening Ceremony, cultural blessing, and a lunch of Indian…
The Annual Fiesta includes honoring Native American veterans, arts and crafts, fry bread, bird songs, and dances. The Malki Museum sponsors three main events each year which are designed to be traditional and educational. Fiesta or Kéwet Memorial Weekend, Sunday, May 24, 2026 Malki’s annual Fiesta is a time of gathering together to share…
Join the next installment of the History of Native California virtual lunch series to discuss We Are the Land: A History of Native California, with Professor William J. Bauer Jr. and Deputy Secretary of Tribal Affairs Geneva E.B. Thompson. June 19, 2026 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. This session will be covering Chapter 7: Friends and…
📢 Upcoming CIBA Event 📢 For the 2nd year in a row, CIBA will be hosting the 2026 Big Sandy Rancheria Basketweavers event with the support of Big Sandy Rancheria, Tule River Elders Council, and Native Cultures Fund. The event will be from 8:30AM - 4:30PM. You may RSVP for this event here.
Come thru! The biannual LA NDN Flea returns on May 30, 2026. 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 below! 🛍️✨🎨 We’re excited to gather again in…
You're invited to "Caring for Our Lands -- the California Public Domain Allottees Conference" at Pala Casino Spa Resort, June 1st & 2nd, 2026! Connect with allottees, get legal assistance, and learn about stewardship on allotment lands.For financial assistance with lodging and transportation, email californiapdaa@gmail.com.Do you have questions about Indian Wills or ITI's? Contact info@calindian.org
Applications for Breath of Life Archival Institute for Indigenous California Languages are now open: Apply at aicls.org by March 6, 2026
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…
The Native American community is invited to gather in prayer, purpose, and unity at the Water Walk in San Francisco. Together, participants will honor and offer prayers for the water — the lifeblood of our Mother Earth — and uplift the sacred responsibility humans hold as protectors of this vital source. Women are encouraged to…
The California State Indian Museum is excited to announce the 47th Annual Honored Elders Day (HED)! This event is organized in partnership with California State Parks, the California Indian Heritage Center Foundation, and a Native planning committee. Join us for a day filled with memorable activities, including an Elders Luncheon, cultural sharing and gift giving,…
Habitat Restoration Day at Heron Shadow Friday, June 12 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Sebastopol, CA Join a community habitat restoration volunteer day at The Cultural Conservancy's Heron Shadow Farm! Activities include planting native perennials, plant propagation in the native nursery, and embellishing water features in the riparian zone. If it rains, there will…
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…
Join CHIA for a meaningful day on the water reconnecting with Chumash culture, ocean stewardship, and community. Be part of the first tribally led marine stewardship program within the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary. 📍 Location: Morro Bay Location: Morro Bay CA. • Meeting Area/ Check In: Morro Bay Paddlesports 1215 Embarcadero Suite B…
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