Pechanga Pow Wow 22nd Anniversary
Pechanga Resort & Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA, United StatesJanuary 3-5, 2025 Located at Pechanga Summit Fireworks Saturday, January 4 , 2025 For questions contact powwow@pechanga.com.PRICE: Free
30 events found.
Kinsale Drake Celebrating: The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket
Books on the Park on 9th Avenue 1231 9th Ave., San Francisco, CaliforniaJoin Books on the Park Monday January 6 for a welcome of Kinslae Drake in celebration of her poetry collection The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket at 9th Ave! About The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket traverses the Southwest landscape, exploring intricate relationships between Native peoples and the natural world,…
Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements
An interactive 2.5 hour workshop for individuals seeking to grow their allyship with Native peoples. Participants learn about the strengths and limitations of land acknowledgements and explore concrete, action-oriented strategies for building connections with Native communities and organizations. RSVP:https://www.redbudresourcegroup.org/event-details/masterclass-going-beyond-land-acknowledgements-january-7th-2025
$75
Master Apprentice and Family Language Programs Accepting Applications: Fresno
Attention Fresno community! AICLS is thrilled to announce that they are accepting applications for their apprenticeship and family language programs. They encourage interested candidates to submit applications by January 10, 2025. Please note that both programs require participants to be based in Fresno. This initiative is made possible thanks to the Fresno City Measure P…
MATA’YUUM 2025: Annual Retreat Fundraiser
Liberty Arising San Diego, CaliforniaThe collective invites you to join in a safe container for Queer Folx to gather in community and heal through a variety of modalities which include plant medicine, storytelling, earth stewardship, shadow mirror work, re-indigenizing practices, authentic self-expression, and celebration. This retreat is designed for Queer folx of all genders. Where: Liberty Arising. A stunning…
$299
Native American and Indigenous Artists: Consultant Services
The CAC will conduct an informative webinar on this request for proposal. Interested parties must register online to paticipate in this webinar. For those unable to attend, the webinar will be recorded and published online. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aPud310fRkC6wIwbjBGhXg#/registration SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Arts Council (CAC) has announced a new Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consultants…
Learning Landscapes – Ft. Yuma
Quechan Community Center 604 Picacho Road, Winterhaven, CA, United StatesThe Native American Land Conservancy (NALC) and the Kw'ts'an Cultural Committee cordially invites Native families to Learning Landscapes- Ft. Yuma, a free program that provides Tribal communities space and time to connect to their cultural heritage, plants, and wildlife of traditional lands. This two day-long event will be held within Picacho State Rec Area near Winterhaven,…
Native Artist Professional Development Training
California Indian Museum & Cultural Center 5250 Aero Dr., Santa Rosa, CA, United StatesArtists in the Santa Rosa area, mark your calendars for an empowering two-day Native Artist Professional Development Training at the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center! This workshop, led by expert trainers Tiffany Adams and Carolyn Kualii, is designed to give both emerging and experienced artists the skills to thrive in the arts industry. From…
Exhibition Walk-through: Fire Kinship
Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin exhibition co-curators Daisy Ocampo Diaz (Caxcan) and Lina Tejeda (Pomo) for a walk-through of Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. The exhibition focuses on the important kinship ties that connect Indigenous communities to the land, and on the inextricable connection between ecological knowledge, spirituality, and creative expression. Daisy Ocampo Diaz earned her Ph.D. in history from the University…
Native American and Indigenous Artists: Consultant Services
The CAC will conduct an informative webinar on this request for proposal. Interested parties must register online to paticipate in this webinar. For those unable to attend, the webinar will be recorded and published online. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aPud310fRkC6wIwbjBGhXg#/registration SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Arts Council (CAC) has announced a new Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consultants…
Habitat Restoration Day at Heron Shadow
Heron Shadow 9394 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol, CA, United StatesPlease join the organization for their Habitat Restoration Workshop day at The Cultural Conservancy's Native land project Heron Shadow in Sebastopol, CA. This week day workshop will focus on the riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management and Native plant work. After a morning presentation on their vision and methods for habitat restoration, all will engage…
January Farm Volunteer Day at Heron Shadow
Heron Shadow 9394 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol, CA, United StatesPlease join the organization for their January volunteer work day at The Cultural Conservancy's Native land project Heron Shadow in Sebastopol, CA. Activities may include weeding, feeding, and mulching strawberries and perennial areas, and selectively cutting down Olotón stalks for re-use. There are many different kinds of tasks for people of different physical capacities to…
Lunch & Learn: Fire Kinship
Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin the museum for a conversation with exhibition co-curators Daisy Ocampo Diaz and Lina Tejeda who will discuss key themes and highlights in the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. Daisy Ocampo (Caxcan) earned her Ph.D. in history from the University of California, Riverside in 2019. Her research in Native and public history informs her work with…
California Truth & Healing Council Regional Hearings @ Valley Center
Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Government Center One Government Center Lane, Valley Center, CaliforniaPlease join the first of three California Truth & Healing Council Regional Hearings in Southern California in January. Graciously hosted by the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Ah Mutt Pipa Foundation and Xumarr Ahkoots for these events. Thursday, January 23 from 12:00pm-4:00pm Location: Rincon Government Center - One Government…
Bird Singing and Oral Tradition
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum 140 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, United StatesThursday, January 23, 2025, 6 p.m. Bird Singing and Oral Tradition Agua Caliente Bird Singers, along with Tribal Members from other Bird Singing groups, discuss the importance of this oral tradition and cultural practice, sharing collective histories and stories across generations.
$15
California Truth & Healing Council Regional Hearings @ Palm Springs
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum 140 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, United StatesCalifornia Truth & Healing Council Regional Hearings
Singing the Birds
Palm Springs High School 2401 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, CA, United StatesSinging the Birds (Wikitmallem Tahmuwhae): Bird Song and Dance Festival Agua Caliente Welcomes Everyone! Saturday January 25, 2025 Palm Springs High School 2401 E Baristo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
Sand Acknowledgment in Action: Lazaro Arvizu Jr.
Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSand 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 Los…
Good Medicine at the San Fransisco Sketchfest
The Lost Church 988 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CaliforniaSee Good Medicine perform at the San Francisco comedy festival SF Sketchfest! Good Medicine is a national comedy showcase featuring the best and brightest Native comedians across North America. In 2020, Good Medicine launched virtually to fundraise for tribes impacted by COVID-19, raising over $11,000 for charitable causes. Since the show’s humble beginnings, Good Medicine has…
$37
14th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow
Fort Mason 2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United StatesSave the date! The 14th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow is scheduled for Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, Yelamu Ramaytush Ohlone Land. Vendor application due Dec 11: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdabsntflhnzYd6K89LT-D3sVzpSsB163q7fLNpFU0BgrZeRQ/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2asLVi-ww6zO_Ek2yHUDn9lxHTDsTtVnd1oe8G7kGIe9os5LTl-G7omws_aem_VydQyDFOONEJXfo_WIZxqA
Healing the Earth Conference 2025
UC Riverside Student Success CenterAISES is pairing up with UC Riverside and their Native American Student Programs to invite you the Healing the Earth Conference. This year's conference addresses land stewardship in different fields of STEAM ranging from the forest conservation, traditional ecological knowledge, and more! Register here: https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6flJr3mehBXe2ay
Chumash Basketry: Art and Life
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History 2559 Puesta Del Sol, Santa Barbara, CaliforniaA new exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History features the living art of Chumash basketry, a tradition with deep roots in the region. For thousands of years, baskets played essential roles in all aspects of traditional Chumash life. Modern Chumash weavers carry on those traditions, creating baskets entirely by hand and teaching…
Learning Landscapes: Ninkičem Taxu’uniwettem
Joshua Tree and Morongo Valley, CACalling all CA Native sisters! The organization is dedicating a special Learning Landscapes to women interested in pathways into conservation, TEK, restoration, advocacy and more! Whether you’re an emerging cultural educator or just interested to see and know about the exciting work women are doing in Indian Country, this promises to be a weekend of…
Meet the Artist: Emily Clarke
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum 140 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, United StatesMeet the Artist! Come see Emily Clarke, from the Cahilla Band of Indians, for her trunk show t the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum with Febuary 8, 2025. Emily Clarke is an enrolled member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians and a poet, bead artist, and traditional Bird Dancer. She is currently serving as the Academy…
Handmade with Love Pop-up Shop
Yurok Country Visitor Center 101 Klamath Boulevard, Klamath, CaliforniaFind local artisans at the Handmade with Love Pop-up Shop! Discover unique, handcrafted goods from talented vendors. Support local crafts and find perfect gifts or treats for yourself and loved ones. Contact Antoinette Hecker: ahecker@yuroktribe.nsn.us or call (707) 482-1555
Fall in Love with Your Culture: Ribbon Shirt & Skirt Making
Anaheim Church 800 South Lemon St., Anaheim, CaliforniaCheck out this workshop put on by the Gabrielino-Tongva Nation: Ribbon shirt and skirt making! Contact Patti to sign up and for supply list: (951) 712-6026 . *This is a Gabrielino-Tongva Nation Event - Prefernce given to GTN Tribal citizens. *Need to be willing to purchase own supplies.
California Indian Studies and Scholars Association 3rd Annual Conference and Gathering
San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA, United States"Intellectual Genealogies and Radical Relations" Hosted at San Diego State University on Kumeyaay Homelands. Pre-conference event with Dr. Bayley Marquez, February 12 at Scripps Cottage, SDSU from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Own Your Path: Centering Community with Tommy Orange
VirtualA virtual event featuring the bestselling author of There There and Wandering Stars. Tommy will share his powerful journey as an Indigenous writer, offering insights into his path to success and the challenges he’s overcome along the way. Through his storytelling and personal reflections, Tommy will highlight the importance of centering community, cultural identity, and perseverance…
Healing the Earth Conference
UC Riverside Student Success CenterAttend this year's Conference addressing land stewardship in different fields of STEAM ranging from the forst conservation, traditional ecological knowledge, and more! AISES- UC Riverside and Native American Student Program present Healing the Earth Conference, February 15th 8:30-2:00 pm. Sign up with link below: https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6flJr3mehBXe2ay
Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow
Marysville Youth Center 1830 B Street, Marysville, CA, United StatesThe Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow is on the horizon! All drums welcome. All dancers welcome. Public Welcome. No Admission Fee. Get ready for MC Val Shadowhawk. Open Gourd @ Noon. Grand Entry @1 pm. This is an alcohol, drugs, and smoking free event. For more information, please call: (530)749-6196 or email pbennett@mjusd.k12.ca.us
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