Natives in L.A. Summit: Envisioning Home Across Generations

Quiet Cannon 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello, Los Angeles

Welcome to the Natives in LA Summit: Envisioning Home Across Generations! Join the organization in person at Quiet Cannon for a day of inspiration, connection, and empowerment. This event is all about bringing together the diverse voices of the LA native community to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all generations. Come ready to engage…

Earth Day at NALC – Chuckwalla National Monument

Celebrate Earth Day with NALC! Don't miss your chance to hike these special places and learn about the flora, fauna and animal species that call these lands home. Join the organization on Friday, April 18 from 5 - 7 p.m. for a guided evening hike in the newly established Chuckwalla National Monument in Mecca, CA.

$10

43rd Annual Medicine Ways Conference – Save the Date!

UC Riverside Student Success Center

**SAVE THE DATE** APRIL 19, 2025 UC RIVERSIDE, STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER For over  four decades, UCR's Native American Student Association and Native American Student Programs have hosted the annual Medicine Ways Conference. Featured guests from across the nation are invited to partake in this event and admission is free to our students, faculty, staff, and…

43rd Annual Medicine Ways Conference

UC Riverside Student Success Center

Save the date for the 43rd Annual Medicine Ways Conference! This year's theme is "Healing the Past, Empowering the Future". Please join the program on Saturday, April 19th, 2025 in the Student Success Center at UC Riverside! For over four decades, UCR's Native American Student Association and Native American Student Programs have hosted the annual…

So Cal Indigenous Culture & Art Festival

Grape Day Park 321 N Broadway, Escondido, California

April 19, 2025 at Grape Day Park. 10 AM to 4 PM. A family-friendly festival presented by the City of Escondido and San Pasqual Band! Event Highlights: Inspiring Special Guest Speakers /Hosts, Indigenous Fashion Show, Native Youth Art Contest, Art Exhibits & Food & Beverage Vendors, Live Entertainment & Activities For more information please visit…

49th Annual UC Davis Powwow

UC Davis, East and West Quad 1 Shields Ave., Davis, CA, United States

The 49th Annual UC Davis Powwow is happening on Saturday, April 19th, 2025! Join the college for a day of social gathering that provides the campus and local community a space to learn about, engage with, and celebrate the traditions and cultures of Indigenous peoples, and bring visibility to the vibrancy of Native American music, dance,…

We’éqlapish: Live Poetry of Indigenous Women

Threadspun 1114 N. Coast Hwy 101 Suite 4, Encinitas, CA, United States

Subversive Verses, a collective of California Native women centering the dynamic voices of our community and celebrating the strength of Indigenous emotion through art, music, and poetry. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/m2y25ahk In Payómkawichum, We’éqlapish is a complex word, but roughly translates to an act of disputing/disagreeing with something. When using it, you’re letting it be known…

$15

Traditional Cahuilla Skirt Making Demonstration

College of the Desert - PS Campus 1300 E. Baristo Road, Palm Springs, California

Traditional Cahuilla Skirt Making Demonstration w/ Elder Kim Marcus presented to you by CINC Cultural & Student Engagement. Open to the community! April 21, 2025 5:30PM-7:30PM Palm Springs Campus For more info, contact: Faith, FMorreo@CINCollege.org or (760) 636-8253

Lunch & Learn: Earth Day with Gerald Clarke

Zoom

This Earth Day, Cahuilla artist Gerald Clarke—featured in the Fire Kinship exhibition—will discuss traditional ecological knowledge as the foundation for an Indigenous understanding of the world, our relationship to fire, and his artistic practice. Gerald Clarke is a visual artist, educator, tribal leader, and cultural practitioner whose family has lived in the Anza Valley since time immemorial. An…

Open Mic Night: Culture is Prevention

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

The SNAHC is back with their 2nd annual Open Mic Night! Join the center Tuesday, April 22nd at their Florin Road location for a night of sharing spoken word, poetry, song, and stories. There will also be a live DJ! Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jPEe3YBCF0iagem-FplgOGX6K8wddCBClBAqewJ1WG9UQTIwUjk3MjdNMDVLTUhQV1o4OTFVSjFVNi4u&route=shorturl

Design and Politics in Transition – featuring Terria Smith

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

Desgin and Politics in Transition - UC San Diego Design Lab Series April 23, 2025 4-5 pm - Terria Smith, Heyday Berkeley Roundhouse Terria Smith is a tribal member of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. For almost ten years she has been working as the editor of News From Native California, a quarterly magazine…

Cahuilla Language Workshop Series

Online

Join the center for the evening of April 23rd at 6PM, learn the Native language of Cahuilla, lead instructor, Faith Morreo, of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians Tribe. Scan the QR code or visit: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bxwqIxCRYU2v5-pGzTVG6Ph6LZAwEddPuepcApxM98tUQ08wOEpESFhTOE9KSUtGRlhRVEY1TkRVSCQlQCN0PWcu&origin=QRCode Questions? Email Faith: FMorreo@CINCollege.org

31st Annual Ohlone Big Time

Tony Cerda Park 400 W. Grand Ave., Pomona, CA, United States

31st Annual Ohlone Big Time. Powwow Gathering. All Dancers and Drums are Welcome. Hosting the longest running intertribal gathering outside of Ohlone Territory. 31 years of bringing culture and community together. Same time every year, last full weekend of the month at Tony Cerda Park in Pomona. Free family fun!! Don’t forget to get some…

Yomen: A Celebration of Spring

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

Yoomén celebrates the coming of spring, a welcome time of new growth, and the guarantee of fresh foods and warmer weather. The cultural event features Native American dancers, performers and cultural demonstrators who showcase their exquisite skills working with natural materials to create baskets, jewelry, tools and more! The local Native artist community will also have…

Abalone Necklace Workshop

The Indian Store 1750 University Dr. Suite B, Vista, California

Workshop: Abalone Necklace Workshop Adult Workshop (Ages 18+) Join the organization for an Abalone Necklace Workshop and discover the traditional art of Native American jewelry making. In partnership with The Indian Store, this hands-on session offers a unique opportunity to learn about the cultural significance of abalone and other natural materials while crafting your own…

Weaving Wellness

Da Gou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center 417 2nd Street, Eureka, California

Da Gou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center is putting on cultural classes for Wiyot tribal members! 4th Saturday of each month! March - May For more information contact the cultural center at: 707-798-1949

San Manuel MMIP 5K Run/ Walk

CSU San Bernardino 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, United States

Run/Walk to Make a Difference for MMIP Grieving families and individuals working the frontlines to end this epidemic of violence and injustice against Indigenous people need our support. Join the San Manuel MMIP advocacy group in the annual 5K fun run/walk event to support Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. Wear red to show your support!…

$43.40

Food Sovereignty Celebration

Sumeg Village 4150 Patricks Point Dr, Trinidad, California

Join the organization for a day to celebrate traditional foods at Suemeg Village on Sunday April 27th from 11 am - 3 pm. The guest presenter, Chef Pyet DeSpain, will be doing a cooking demonstration and the group will hear from local food sovereignty programs as well on the work they do to promote traditional…

Sand Acknowledgment in Action: Lazaro Arvizu Jr.

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

Sand Acknowledgment in action with flute-playing and artist-facilitated meditation in the installation space, focused on the meaning of the sand painting in the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. Lazaro Arvizu Jr. is an artist, educator, musician, and researcher dedicated to the culture of the first people of Los Angeles. Born in the…

Run4salmon 2025 Art Show Fundraiser

SkyCave Arts Studio 633 Orange St #3, Chico, California

Run4salmon 2025 Art Show Fundraiser in Chico at SkyCave Arts Studio and Gallery 633 Orange Street. There will be handcrafted artwork by Northern California Native American artists; necklaces, earrings, etc., along with other artists work. Both for sale and razzle. Music performances by Native hip hop artists Stewie G and Deserae Harp and local Chico…

Reading with Kinsale Drake

Sherman Indian High School 9010 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA, United States

Book Drop at Sherman Indian High School in Riverside, CA with a beautiful reading from THE SKY WAS ONCE A DARK BLANKET.

Poetry in the Garden: Solange Aguilar

Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, United States

April 30, 2025: Solange Aguilar Join the museum for a unique series of live readings set among the Getty Center’s Central Garden, featuring poetry inspired by the Getty Research Institute exhibition What They Saw: Historical Photobooks by Women, 1843–1999. Each week, words will float through the landscape, encouraging guests to create their own experiences: rest…

AICLS Language Revitalization Symposium

Zoom

Pit River Language Journey AICLS Language Revitalization Symposium, Thursday May 1, 12-1pm. The organization invites you to a language revitalization talk with Radley Davis (Illmawi, Winnemem, Maidu & Miwok). Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DFmi1EYjSy2A3ba_UUM0Bg

FNX Red Carpet Gala

Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

Prepare for the RED CARPET EVENT OF THE YEAR! Join us for the FNX Red Carpet Gala! A dazzling night where dreams collide and magic unfolds! Featuring the extraordinary Halluci Nation and an electrifying lineup of Native entertainers! You won’t just be watching – you’ll be experiencing a celebration of culture, talent, and unity like…

$125

Native History Hike and Basket Weaving Workshop

Native History Hike and Basket Weaving Workshop at the top of Pá'Čapa. Join the organization for a day of hiking and weaving. Contact @pa.capa_documentary through Instagram to reserve a spot. Limited spots available.

UCLA 40th Annual Powwow

UCLA 10 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Save the date - Official flyer coming soon! UCLA's 40th Annual Powwow will be held May 3-4, 2025. Vendow and powwow inquiries please contact: the uclapowwow@gmail.com

MMIP San Diego Summit

Viegas Casino and Resort 5000 Willows Rd, Alpine, California

MMIP SAN DIEGO combats human trafficking in local indigenous communities through awareness, education, and countywide law enforcement collaboration. Initiatives include expanding the Acorns to Oaks program for young Indigenous girls, assigning a tribal officer in San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force and providing a Digital Resource Center to confront the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous…

Gathering at Kuruvungna

Kuruvungna Village Springs 1439 South Barrington Avenue, Los Angeles, California

Save the Date for the tribe's annual May gathering! Join them on Saturday, May 3rd from 10a-2p in honoring and celebrating the past, present, and future of the Kuruvungna Village Springs and Cultural Center. This family-friendly gathering will feature live music, garden tours, art, vendors, food, and workshops. Free tickets – RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gathering-at-kuruvungna-tickets-1290439913519?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Mómti Market

Sacramento History Museum 101 I St, Sacramento, CA, United States

Saturday, May 3, 10am to 4pm, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians is excited to present Mómti Market. This is a free, family-friendly event and will take place inside the Sacramento History Museum. Discover Native California culture and how artists and culture bearers maintain the old ways by practicing traditional ecological knowledge. The Mómti…

MMIP Awareness Walk

Ukiah Fairgrounds

MMIP Awareness Walk with the Pinoleville Pomo Nation. Open to the public. May 4, 2025 Walk starts at 10:00am at the Ukiah Fairgrounds (1055 N. State St. Ukiah, Ca 95482) to Alex Thomas Plaza (20290 S. State St. Ukiah, Ca 95482).

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