The Aquarium of the Pacific invites you to its twenty-first annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. Moompetam (pronounced \’mohm peh tahm), meaning “People of the Ocean,” is derived from the word for ‘saltwater’ in the Tongva language. For the California Indigenous coastal peoples, the ocean has always been a sacred entity. The festival celebrates Indigenous California…
Join the museum for the opening of the newly redone Arts of Indigenous America! You can use code AIA25 to book free General Admission tickets to the September 13th event using this link: https://ticketing.famsf.org/events/0191818b-e64c-6b6a-7ab6-00280806cda1 *Note: You will need to select September 13th as your date before entering the code. There will also be physical tickets…
Iweš-‘iweš kečkeyma: 100 women This art is an ancestral reckoning. Iweš-‘iweš kečkeyma: One Hundred Women; A legacy of Indigenous resistance and resilience shares the a story of the land we are on through an offering of 100 hand made ribbon skirts created in honor of the first 100 Indigenous women and girls that were taken…
San Manuel Pow Wow is a three-day celebration free to the public and features Southern California traditional bird singers and dancers, as well as North American and Canadian dancers and drum singing groups. In addition, there is also vending from artisans representing Indian tribal nations from all across North America and Canada. Since its beginning…
California Indian Nations College (CINC), a nonprofit two-year Tribal College, proudly invites you to be part of something extraordinary—their 3rd Annual Fire Gala. This exclusive philanthropic event brings together community, culture, and the transformative power of higher education. This year, the college is thrilled to present Jim Ruel (Bay Mills Band of Ojibwe), acclaimed Native…
Provident Credit Union Event Center on the campus of San Jose State University in San Jose, CA Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 12 PM to 9 PM American Indian Market Hoop Dance Exhibition Arvol Looking Horse Speaking Engagement Flute and Hand Drum Songs Billy Mills Speaking Engagement Children’s Activities Abalone Shell Projects Ohlone Games Community…
California Indian Day Celebration - Call for Participants! The clinic is celebrating early at UIHS Potawot Health Village Farmers Market and YOU are invited to take part! Tuesday September 23, 2025 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Potawot Health Village 1600 Weeot Way, Arcata CA Potawot Health Village is looking for: 🪶 Indigenous musicians, bands, &…
Community Celebration of California Native American Day Eureka City Schools and the Parent Advisory Committee for Indian Education warmly invite you to a special community event in celebration of California Native American Day. This evening will feature a series of meaningful cultural presentations, Indian tacos from Frybread Love, Indigenous vendors, performances, and opportunities for community…
Nights on the Oasis Trail Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (last entry at 8:00 p.m.) Interpretive walks with Tribal Rangers along the Oasis Trail Bird Singing After-hours gallery viewing and late night Museum Store hours Activities Local Tasting Bites Glow-in-the-dark souvenir
Save the Date for the Morongo Band of Mission Indians 2025 Thunder and Lightning Powwow! September 26-28 The tribe welcomes all to participate in this community event. Stay tuned for more details. For inqueries, contact: mlorenzo@morongo-nsn.gov
Save the Date! The 2025 California Native American Day will be on September 26th at the California State Capitol. The California Water Boards invite you to apply to showcase a cultural practice at the 58th Annual California Native American Day Cultural Heritage Pavilion. The deadline to submit an application to be considered as a cultural…
A weekend of dance, music, and artistry to honor Indigenous heritage. Free event. Open to the public.
Celebrate the coastal Tribal heritage of the Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria on Sept. 27!
The opening of Voices of Tamal-liwa at the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center. Experience the living stories of the Támal-ko/Coast Miwok and Indigenous people of Marin County. This special evening includes a panel of community leaders, a screening of three short films, and personal stories of Coast Miwok family histories as told by Támal-ko/Coast…
For more details and information about the event, please reach out to the organizers directly by emailing gathering@loscoyotesband.org.
Celebrate inter-Tribal culture, tradition, and community with dancing, music, crafts, food, and family fun. All are welcome — come experience the heartbeat of Tataviam homelands! Celebrate inter-Tribal culture, tradition, and community with dancing, music, crafts, food, and family fun. All are welcome — come experience the heartbeat of Tataviam homelands!
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Fowler Museum presents its first annual celebration spotlighting the vibrant Native cultures of Southern California. This inaugural event brings together Indigenous artists, knowledge holders, and community leaders for a day of art-making, food, music, poetry, storytelling, and performance. Rooted in the themes of the Getty PST Art exhibition Fire…
Indigenous Food Festival!Saturday, October 11th 2025Located at Wiyot Plaza, Native American Forum at Cal Poly Humboldt, Union E/16th streetHosted by the Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab and Traditional Ecologial Knowledges Institute. Sponsored by the Cal Poly Humboldt Native American Studies Department, Elevate Youth California, Speciality Crop Block Grant Program, Cowell Foundation and donors like you!Featuring…
Berkeley Indigenous Peoples Day Powwow & Indian Market 33rd Annual Celebration: 533 years of Resistance and Renewal, 1492-2025 Native American Foods Arts & Crafts and American Indian Culture Gourd Dance Round Dance Committee Specials and Intertribals MLK Civic Center Park, Allston Way, Berkeley | Free Admission! Wheelchair accessible.
Free outdoor family festival! In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Getty hosts its fourth annual family event to learn about Southern California's vibrant Native American cultures. The theme this year celebrates libraries and storytelling, with activities sharing traditional and contemporary Indigenous perspectives and narratives. This year’s celebration is presented in partnership with The Chapter House.
Please join the Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab & Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute and News from Native California for a magazine launch event on Sunday, October 12th, 2025. We will be celebrating the launch of the special issue of News from Native California for Fall 2025. This special issue will focus on California Indigenous Foods,…
Commemorating 533 Years of Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance, Cultural Resiliency and Survival in the Americas, and honoring Alcatraz as a sacred historical place for Indigenous Peoples in California and around the world Featuring an Ohlone Welcome, Pomo and Aztec dancers, All Nations Drum, other Indigenous Cultural Presenters and Special Guests UPDATED INFORMATION ABOUT TICKET SALES…
The American Indian Cultural Center of San Francisco is hosting a celebration in honor of Indigenous People's Day. The event is set to feature Native art vendors, food, as well as speakers and performances. Everyone is welcome!
Do you love acorns and oak trees? Discover the environmental significance of California's top keystone plant species and why the nuts they produce have been a culturally significant traditional food staple for California Native peoples since time immemorial. Acorn Day features demonstrations by Diana Almendariz (Maidu/Wintu, Nisenan, Hupa/Yurok) and her family, arts & crafts, educational booths, guided…
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, Native Youth Foundation is hosting the Native American Heritage Festival in Grape Day Park in Escondido. The event is set to feature bird singing and dancing, food and art vendors, as well as other family-friendly activities.
This in-person event will be a day-long celebration of Indigenous music and dance honoring diverse Native American cultures and traditions. Native American dancers, drummers, singers and artists will gather from across the region at the Gold Country Fairgrounds (209 Fairgate Rd. Auburn, CA 95603). This fun filled event hosts a market of Native artists, crafts,…
Catch Good Medicine Comedy on Sat., Oct. 18 at the A.C.T.'s Strand Theater! Don’t miss this stacked lineup featuring Frankie Quinones (Hulu), Brian Bahe (Comedy Central) Siena East (Hulu) and host and Jackie Keliiaa (Netflix). Arrive early to explore the Native artisan market and savor light bites and signature cocktails before the show begins. Tickets on…
CILA invites you to their 25th Annual California Indian Law Conference & Awards Dinner, October 22-24, 2025 at Graton Resort and Casino. 9.0 MCLE (CA) credits (8.0 General and 1.0 Ethics - Participatory) are offered for all attendees. Confirmation will be provided upon circulation of the final agenda. Conference fees include a welcome dinner Wednesday night.…
A world where tradition meets innovation, where stories are woven into every brushstroke, bead, and rhythm. The Native Arts Expo is a vibrant celebration of indigenous creativity like no other. The Native Arts Expo is an artistic celebration of the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Indigenous communities. The event is for the public…
Cultural demonstrations, lectures, and of course, food tasting! This event is held usually in October and featured Cahuilla harvest foods such as wewish (acorn mush), a time-consuming but staple dish. The demonstrations often include Cahuilla bird singing, basket weaving, acorn leaching and grinding, pottery making, and flint-knapping.
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