• Water Walk 2026

    Ocean Beach Great Hwy & Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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…

  • Honored Elders Day

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

    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,…

  • Beyond the Picket Line: Indigenous Moments of Disruption

    UCLA American Indian Studies Center Library 3214 Campbell Hall, Los Angeles, CA, United States

      Beyond the Picket Line: Indigenous Moments of Disruption June 9 - July 22nd 2026 Beyond the Picket Line: Indigenous Moments of Disruption reimagines American Indian protest, showcasing how its varieties can alter the cultural memory and development of Indian Country via archival, artistic, and scholarly documented instances of objection to exclusive, colonial infrastructures. EXHIBIT…

  • Habitat Restoration Day at Heron Shadow

    Heron Shadow 9394 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol, CA, United States

    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…

  • Yerba Buena Gardens Festival: Good Medicine

    Yerba Buena Gardens 750 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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…

  • Chumash Marine Stewardship Science Leadership Program

    Morro Bay Paddlesports 1215 Embarcadero Ste. B,, Morro Bay, CA, United States

      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…

  • California Native Harm Reduction Summit

    The Westin Carlsbad Resort 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, United States

    Save the Date! We are excited to announce the California Native Harm Reduction Summit will return this summer. This year’s summit will be held June 16-18th, 2026 in Carlsbad, on beautiful Payómkawichum (Luiseño) lands. Information on speaker applications, vendor/table applications, attendee registration, and summit website will be coming shortly. As always, our events are free…

  • 2026 California Native Rooted in Tradition Summit

    The Westin Carlsbad Resort 5480 Grand Pacific Drive, Carlsbad, CA, United States

    There are two weeks until our 2026 Rooted in Tradition Summit! 🪶  CCUIH and CRIHB are so excited to have an incredible lineup of speakers and cultural programming traveling in from across California. Have a look at the topics we will be sharing as well as the youth track sessions, and be sure to register…

  • 2026 Native American Arts Festival Week

    Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, United States

    Idyllwild Arts Academy is again presenting its Native American Arts Festival Week featuring five days of artist lectures, activities, and film screenings.

  • Tidepool Extravaganza with Wishtoyo Chumash Foundation

    Wishtoyo Chumash Village 33904 Pacific Coast HWY, Malibu, CA, United States

    Join us for tidepooling 🦀🐙 Stay a for the beauty of Wishtoyo Chumash Village! We’re so excited to be hosting Tidepool Extravaganza on Friday, June 19th! From novice to expert, all experience levels are welcome! This is a special opportunity to experience the Wishtoyo Village which is typically not open to the public. The best…

  • Welcoming Home the Birds

    Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, United States

    Welcoming Home the Birds Friday June 19, 2026 5pm-10pm Free Admission | Everyone Welcome Food | Fun Activities | Artist Marketplace Invitational Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd Idyllwild, CA 92549 Visit Idyllwildarts.org/nativeamericanarts for more info.

  • Los Angeles Native Youth Conference, Hoops and Heritage

    California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street, Northridge, CA, United States

    The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (FTBMI), Eduation & Cultural Learning Department, and American Indian Studies, California University, Northridge are pleased to invite you to attend the Los Angeles Native Youth Conference, taking place this summer at CSUN. This conference is for youth ages 12-24 and features interactive workshops, motivational speakers, sports activities, cultural…

  • Heyday Presents: Terria Smith and Chris La Tray in conversation

    Clio's Books 353 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

    Join Terria Smith and Chris La Tray at another installment of Heyday Presents, an ongoing conversation series presented in collaboration with Clio's. Terria's book I Love You So Many charts the intersection of travel and Indigeneity, sharing her journey from the Torres Martinez Reservation to the Cuban seaside and beyond. I Love You So Many is an ode to adventure and an account…

  • Pala Pop Up Shop

    Pala Mission Park 11773 Pala Mission Circle, Pala, CA, United States

    Pala Pop Up Shop: June 26, 2026 10am-4pm | Pala Mission Park | 11773 Pala Mission Circle Open to the public | For vendor info contact April: (760) 638-6462

  • FAIHP 2026 Young Adults Native Gala

    Holland Park West 3855 North Bryan Avenue, Fresno, CA, United States

    Indigenous young adult focused celebration of art, fashion, and community values. This is a time and space for our young natives to prosper! FAIHP Young Adult Native Gala (ages 18-28) - June 26th, 2026 Join FAIHP for the FAIHP Young Adult Native Gala to unite young adults; uplifting a space to nurture friendship, love and…

    $23.18
  • Summer Solstice Boutique

    Chumash Indian Museum 3290 Lang Ranch Parkway, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

    Join in on Saturday, June 27 for a vibrant Summer Solstice celebration! Browse unique items by local Native vendors, enjoy delicious food and drinks, experience the immersive storytelling of Alan Salazar, and get creative with an interactive sun dial craft activity. Entry is free with paid museum admission or membership. Buy your tickets or become…

    $8
  • 18th Sycuan Ipai-Tipai Matayuum

    Sycuan Recreation Center 5577 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA, United States

    Schedule of Events: SATURDAY JUNE 26, 2026 Horseshoe tournament (tribal) - 10am Registration - 11am-4:30pm Hosted Lunch - 12pm Native Baby Pageant - 4pm Bird Dancing Contest - 5pm Peon (Captain call) - 7:30pm

  • Reclaiming Our Stories: Live Podcast Recording

    The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Experience and evening of conversation, storytelling, and community as voices from the series gather to explore Indigenous histories, cultures, and futures. Hosted and story-woven by the Honorable Victorio L. Shaw, Esq., this six-episode "Reclaiming Our Stories" series centers on Indigenous voices, leadership, and lived experiences from across California. Through conversations with tribal leaders, artists, educators,…

  • Native Poetry Reading and Discussion

    Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Join for a reading and conversation with @aja_couchois_duncan on Thursday, June 30, 6-7:30 PM at the Berkeley Central Library, (2090 Kittredge St.,Mystery Room on the 2nd floor).Aja Couchois Duncan is a social justice coach and capacity builder of Ojibwe, French and Scottish descent living on the ancestral and stolen lands of the Tamal-ko/Coast Miwok people.…

  • 988 is Good Medicine: Elder and Two-Spirit Panel Gathering

    Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center CA, United States

    Culture is a source of healing, belonging, and resilience. Join the Didi Hirsch Tribal Communities Program for a free virtual workshop exploring how Indigenous perspectives, culture, and community can shape the way we approach mental health and suicide prevention. 🌿 Learn from Indigenous leaders 🌿 Discover culturally grounded approaches to wellness 🌿 Connect with others…

  • Cahuilla Kéwet

    Cahuilla Sports Complex 2000, Cahuilla Rd., CA, United States

    Táwpaxísh Nemíchumí' Péta' Súpllí' Míyaxwe 'úmun, join in the annual Kéwet on July 10-11, 2026. Cahuilla Sports Complex: 2000 Cahuilla Rd. Anza, CA Drug & Alcohol Free Event. Open to the public.   Friday July 10, 2026 Basketball and Softball Tournaments  4PM 5x5 Basketball Tournament (18+) Entry Fee  $200 | Double Elimination | Trophies &…

  • 2026 Indigi-con

    UC San Diego Park & Market 1100 Market St, San Diego, CA

     

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