Native American Heritage Celebration

Pomo Plaza @ Mendocino College 1000 Hensley Creek Rd, Ukiah, California

Native American Heritage Celebration @ Pomo Plaza Where: 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., Ukiah, CA When: Friday - Sunday, October 11th - 13th Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Native Dancers, Live Music, Elders Giveaway, Raffles, Cultural Workshops, and Dinner (food served 3-5 pm). Contact: Kyle Whiterock kwhiterock@mendocino.edu

Rou Dalalagurr Family Film Night

Cal Poly Humboldt Native American Forum Union Street BSS 162, Arcata, California

Join the university for a special Family Film Night this Thursday!  The Native American Studies Department continues its celebration of Native American Heritage Month with the Spirit Rangers screening!  Date: Thursday, 5:30 PM Location: Native American Forum, BSS 162 (Indoors) Special Guest: Local cast member Isis Rogers (Hupa) aka Summer Skycedar! Expect fun, prizes, pizza,…

Connected Landscapes

Twentynine Palms Twentynine Palms, California

In collaboration with Friends of Joshua Tree, the Native American Land Conservancy will be offering special programming in support of Connected Landscapes! Guided hikes within local NALC preserves throughout the preceding week Cultural Speakers and Workshops NALC’s E’Sulenem Pop-Up Film Festival, highlighting Indigenous stories throughout California and beyond ​​Join the organization for this special event,…

Fryday Frybread Event

Rolling Hills Casino and Resort 2655 Everett Freeman Way, Corning, California

Fryday Frybread Event is back!The Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians Cultural Committee is excited to invite you to their 3rd Annual Fryday Frybread Event on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Rolling Hills Casino & Resort, Event Center.This event will feature:A Frybread Cook-off ContestA Frybread Eating ContestFood and craft…

Spirit of the Tribes 5K

The 19th Annual Spirit of the Tribes 5K November 16, 2024 UC Riverside, Rivera Lawn The Annual Spirit of the Tribes 5K is hosted by Native American Student Programs office of the University of California Riverside and honors the Native American spirit and culture with a Saturday morning full of fun and exercise for students,…

Kewet Native American Learning Day & Market

Palm Springs High School 2401 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, CA, United States

Join the organization from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 16, 2024 at Palm Springs High School for the annual Kewet: Native American Learning Day & Market. All are welcome to this family friendly free event! Register at: http://aguacaliente.org/kewet

Dragonfly Language Conference

California State University, San Berdardino, Palm Desert Campus 37500 Cook St, Palm Desert, California

JOIN THE CENTER: 10 am-4 pm, California State University, San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus, 37500 Cook St., Palm Desert, CA 92211. FREE. WHAT’S HAPPENING: This is not so much a “conference” but instead a CALL TO ACTION. You’re invited to join a gathering of Elders and a new generation of Native language speakers and teachers. Discuss…

First Annual HMOC & Redboy Productions Powwow

Heritage Museum of Orange County 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, California

First Annual HMOC & Redboy Productions Powwow Where: 3101 W Harvard St, Santa Ana, CA 92704 When: Saturday, November 16th, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Grand Entry at Noon, Authentic Dance & Song Performances, Frybead & Indian Tacos, Arts & Crafts, Information & Vendor Booths. Contact: Lupe (714) 591-7080 redboynative@gmail.com

Basket Weaving Demonstration Day

California State Indian Museum 2618 K St., Sacramento, CA, United States

Let’s take a moment to appreciate Dixie Rogers, a Karuk basket weaver and cultural practitioner from the Klamath region. Her passion for her art was passed down through generations of her family, many of whom were accomplished weavers. Dixie works with traditional native plants for her weaving, and gathers her materials at the ancestral sites…

American Indian Educational Film Series: RUMBLE – The Indians Who Rocked the World

Dell'Arte International 131 H St, Blue Lake, California

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Dell’Arte International is hosting a series of films and documentaries made by Indigenous artists. Join the company in discussions held by Samantha Williams-Gray (Tlingit) to explore the concepts and issues represented in the films. Dell’Arte invites you to turn their series into your new November tradition. Come out,…

Fire Lighters Fire is Medicine – Arcata Premier

Arcata Theater Lounge 1036 G St, Arcata, California

Film premiere in Arcata CA. Nov 16th @Arcata Theater Lounge. House opens at 5pm. Film runs 6-8pm with Q&A after. Release on PBS November 18th.

Native American Heritage Month Celebration

MET Sacramento 810 V St, Sacramento, California

Native American Heritage Month Celebration Where: 810 V Street, Sacramento, CA 95818 When: Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Indian Tacos, Traditional Dancers, and Public Speakers Contact: nuhwa-qawi-gomez@metsacramento.org

Language Revitalization Lunch Hour with Dr. James Sarmento

AICLS is excited to announce a series of monthly language presentations made possible by the generous support of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. These sessions will focus on various language revitalization topics and will be held via Zoom every third Thursday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. The first presentation will take place…

Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum & Film Screening

UC San Diego Park and Market 1100 Market St, San Diego, California

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 – Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum Time: 4-9 pm Location: UC San Diego Park & Market, 1100 Market St., San Diego, CA 92101 Join the forum for an extraordinary International Forum, co-hosted by the Kumeyaay and Maasai, bringing together Indigenous leaders from the USA, Kenya, Australia, Brazil, Japan, and beyond. This event offers: Insightful…

$10

Kumeyaay Canoe (Tule Boats) Workshop

Birch Aquarium 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, California

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 – Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum & Kumeyaay Canoe (Tule Boats) Workshop Join the forum at the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography for an immersive workshop exploring the intersection of ocean sustainability and Indigenous knowledge. Build a full-sized tule reed boat with the opportunity to ride it, and engage in…

$10

Indigenous Arts Market

Indigenous Art Market 203 Cotter Street, San Francisco, California

Stop by the tribe's Indigenous Arts Market this November 23rd. Open to the public, donation is asked at entrance. Come enjoy the family kitchen, Cali-Native exhibitors, dancers, songs, and prayer. Limited vendor space please reach out if interested. Email:​ crct1992@gmail.com

Let’s Make Qinyil’y Hepa

Hunat Paač Pihaáka (Bears Water) Address and directions to the preserve will be provided to registered guests prior to the event.

Chemingkem! Join the organization for a special luncheon at Hunat Paač Pihaaka on November 23. Friend and artist Alicia Adams (Maidu/Chemehuevi) will be demonstrating how to make qinyil’y hepa! Please feel free to reach out with any questions and to reserve your spot! RSVP by calling (951) 350-4403.

Indigenous Ocean Day

Birch Aquarium 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla, California

Míiyuyam Chóo’onum hello everyone! 'Ataaxum Pomkwaan's team will be here this day presenting with Priscilla Sawah. Please join the organization at the Birch Aquarium for their Indigenous Ocean Day on Saturday November 23rd 11:00am-5:00pm! They will be having medicinal plant information, tule boat making, and bird singers come out this day!

American Indian Educational Film Series: REEL INJUN

Dell'Arte International 131 H St, Blue Lake, California

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Dell’Arte International is hosting a series of films and documentaries made by Indigenous artists. Join the company in discussions held by Samantha Williams-Gray (Tlingit) to explore the concepts and issues represented in the films. Dell’Arte invites you to turn their series into your new November tradition. Come out,…

Shellmound 2 Shellmound Prayer Walk

West Berkeley Shellmound Shellmound Street, Emmeryville, CA, United States

Shellmound 2 Shellmound, 3 mile prayer walk Friday, November 24th, 10 am-1 pm. Walk from West Berkeley Shellmound and to the Emeryville Shellmound.

Yoga with Maasai

WorldBeat Cultural Center in Balboa Park 2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, California

Thursday, Nov 21, 2024 – Indigenous Sustainable Design Forum & Yoga with Maasai Experience a unique and culturally enriching yoga session with the Maasai, at the WorldBeat Cultural Center where you’ll learn ancient healing practices passed down through generations. Enjoy a 1-hour class led by Maasai instructors, followed by an optional lunch at the One…

$10

Alcatraz Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering Thanksgiving 2024

Pier 33 and Alcatraz Island Pier 33 Suite 200, San Francisco, California

Alcatraz Thanksgiving Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering Date: November 28, 2024 Departure:  Alcatraz Pier 33 Ferry Terminal Insiders Tip: Tickets for this event can sell out. Each year on Thanksgiving morning Alcatraz is closed for the day for regular visitors, but from 4:15 AM till 6:00 AM the ferries run every 15 minutes and bring people to the island…

$15

Native Arts & Crafts Market

State Indian Museum 2618 K St., Sacramento, CA, United States

Native Arts & Crafts Market - Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30 (10:00 am & 4:00 pm) Come shop for unique and hand-made gifts from Native Vendors all across the state anytime between 10:00 am and 4:30 pm. Food trucks parked in front of the museum selling Indian Tacos, coffee, and other treats are available on-site…

Cabazon Indio Pow Wow 2024

Fantasy Springs Resort & Casino 84-245 Indio Springs Dr, Indio, CA, United States

Pow wow dancing, drumming, contests, bird singing and dancing, as well as food and arts and crafts vendors.

American Indian Educational Film Series: Smoke Signals

Dell'Arte International 131 H St, Blue Lake, California

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Dell’Arte International is hosting a series of films and documentaries made by Indigenous artists. Join the company in discussions held by Samantha Williams-Gray (Tlingit) to explore the concepts and issues represented in the films. Dell’Arte invites you to turn their series into your new November tradition. Come out,…

1st Annual Indigenous Artists Extravaganza

Eureka Woman's Club 1531 J Street, Eureka, CA

Support local Indigenous Artists and get some holiday gift shopping done without the chaos of big stores and events. Shop local & support small businesses! To be a vendor, please contact 707-954-8160

Cal State Northridge 39th Annual Powwow

CSUN Sierra Quad

Join the university for their 39th Annual Powwow, November 30th, 2024. Native American Music & Dance Arts & Craft Vendors Children’s Activities Area Frybread Gourd Dancing @ 10:30 am Free Parking in B3 Structure only Enter campus at Reseda and Prairie All dancers and drums welcome! For information email AlS@csun.edu

1st annual NDN Arts and Makers Sale

Trinidad Town Hall 409 Trinity St, Trinidad, California

Spawning Ground is dedicated to supporting California Indigenous healing, wellness and joy by "re-villaging" places and spaces. Coined by co-founder Pimm Tripp-Allen, "re-villaging" has the goal of healing the land and people by gathering together inter-generationally for arts, culture and community based projects.In this vein, Spawning Ground is pleased to present the 1st annual NDN…

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