Don’t fall behind on your health—empower yourself to live a healthy, vibrant life at this year’s Native American Health & Wellness Conference. Experience delicious food, live cultural performances, and inspiring, hands-on sessions that will help you and your family on your wellness journey, all 100% free. Friday, Oct 2 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM…
The countdown begins 🤍🤍🤍 Join this public & free event: Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow 📅 October 3–4, 2026 📍 Tochonanga (William S. Hart Park) • Newhall, CA
Saturday, November 14 10:00-1:00 PM Flint Knapping Workshop $50/person; $45 for Museum Members Turn rocks into tools in this one-day workshop! Flintknapping is the ancient technique of shaping stone, typically flint or obsidian, into tools or survival blades like arrowheads, knives, axes and hide scrapers. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to carefully strike stones…
October 7-9 Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: bit.ly/CILA26
CILA is thrilled to share the 26th Annual California Indian Law Conference & Award Dinner artwork! Created by Seish Norte, a citizen of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Seish is a 19 year old, artist and owner of The Fifth People, a Cahuilla (Kawiiya) company. Thank you Seish! In a time where…
Indigenous Peoples' Day Symposium | 10.9.2026 9:30am-1:30pm | Cafeteria-Oceanside Campus | Hosted By: Zulema Díaz & Israel Pastrana | Funded by: Hatoff Grant Award and IDEA THE LINE-UP: Keynote Speaker: Amy Bowers Cordalis, Advocate for Indigenous rights and environmental restoration. Books Will Be Available the day of the event for signing! Marc Chávez (founder) Presentation…
Join Pit River Tribe on October 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM for the annual Four Corners Occupation Commemoration. The Tribe is still seeking sponsors and vendors to participate in this important event. For sponsorship opportunities, please see the attached sponsorship package. For vendor booths, please fill out the form here. We look forward to gathering…
Music at the Museum Description: Join us for an eclectic musical experience featuring award-winning singer and guitarist Paul Steward & the 2XG Band! Paul’s music fuses Blues, R&B, Pop, and Native American sounds—a heartfelt tribute to his Pomo tribal roots. Inspired by legends like B.B. King, Robert Randolph, Al Green, and Bruno Mars, he delivers…
Begin your Sunday with conversation and an in-depth curator’s tour before the museum opens to the public. Morning at the Museum offers a quieter, more intimate way to experience the ideas and objects at the heart of an exhibition. Join Amanda Wixon, Assistant Curator of Native History and Culture, for a guided exploration of Promised…
SF Indigenous Peoples Day in the Gardens. Join Yerba Buena Gardens Festival on Yelamu, Ramaytush Ohlone Territory for a gathering of Native art, music and culture, following the Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz. Featuring a special performance by Polaris Prize-winning Neqotkuk First Nation artist Jeremy Dutcher and more artists to be announced…
A Journey of Indigenous Expression Step into a world where tradition meets innovation, and where stories are woven into every brushstroke, bead, and rhythm. The Native Arts Expo is a vibrant celebration of indigenous creativity like no other. 'October 16-17, 2026 Mendocino Art Center 45200 Little Lake Street Mendocino, CA 95460
Books can be preordered from Pen & Honey Bookstore at: Justin C Key https://penandhoneybooks.com/bookstore/p/out-there-screaming-an-anthology-of-new-black-horror-edited-by-jordan-peele https://penandhoneybooks.com/bookstore/p/the-world-wasnt-ready-for-you-stories-by-justin-c-key Shane Hawk https://penandhoneybooks.com/bookstore/p/never-whistle-at-night-an-indigenous-dark-fiction-anthology-by-shane-hawk-theodore-c-van-alst-jr https://penandhoneybooks.com/bookstore/p/back-for-blood-never-whistle-at-night-part-ii-edited-by-shane-hawk-theodore-c-van-alst-jr
Whether Meyo is working with digital art, regalia, or weaving, each creation begins with inspiration drawn from the world around me—the patterns in the land, the rhythm of our dances, the wisdom in our songs. This show offers a glimpse into her creative process. The digital drawings, which she calls fingerdoodles, incorporate basket patterns, traditional…
Mark your calendars for the 5th annual Redwood Coast Two-Spirit Conference October 17th, 2026! Join Two Feathers, The Wiyot Tribe, Blue Lake Rancheria and Queer Humboldt for a day of education, community, and nurturing Two-Spirit resurgence locally.
Auburn Big Time/ Powwow - Honoring Family and Children of Yesterday and Today SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH 2026 | 10AM-9PM Gold Country Fairgrounds | 209 Fairgate, Auburn CA 95603 Native Artists / Food / Contest Dancing Event Information/Vendors - (530) 888-8767 Dancers & Drums - (599) 305-8817 www.sierranativealliance.com Sponsored by Placer Community Foundation & Partnership Healthplan…
Let The Land Breathe: The History of East Bay Shellmounds A presentation from the Sogorea Te Land Trust on the history of East Bay shell mounds, with specific focus on the West Berkeley shell mound. Thursday, October 22nd at 6:00pm at West Branch 1125 University Ave. Please join us for a presentation from the Sogorea…
Saturday, Oct. 24 9:00 - 12:00 PM Ages 18+ | $50 / $45 Museum Member Get a hands-on history lesson with artist Stan Padilla! Learn about the roots of Indigenous arts in this workshop on the ancient practice of creating handmade paints from minerals and plants; use them to make your own unique piece.
*In-person & Online Event* IndigeQueer Medicine: Traditional Knowledge & Generational Healing Sat Oct 24 @ 1-4pm @ UC Gill Tract Community Farm, Albany Monetary donations accepted at the event or Zelle: xochicalli.indigequeermedicine@gmail.com Please join Casa Culebra and Xochicalli-House of Flowers: IndigeQueer Medicine & Healing for this collaborative community event featuring IndigeQueer medicine carriers, healing practitioners,…
The Sacred Land Film Project, California Institute for Community, Art & Nature, and David Brower Center present a three-film series celebrating the 25th anniversary of "In the Light of Reverence" and featuring "Sugarcane" and "The Eternal Song." "The Eternal Song" screening is on Monday October 26th. Overview "Bold, authentic, and timely." —Dr. Sekagya Yahaya Hills…
Upcoming screening of Marra’yam: The Yuhaaviatam Story at Barstow Community College. Doors and check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the screening beginning at 6 p.m. Q & A following the screening.
Big Pine Youth Powwow | November 7th, 2026
Enjoy an exceptional selection of handmade work from Native artisans— including jewelry, beadwork, pottery, textiles, carvings, and more—perfect for unique holiday gifts or meaningful keepsakes. Meet the artists, hear their stories, and support the continuation of Indigenous traditions through art. Held rain or shine, the fair is free to attend, with free parking available for…
Indigenous storytelling gains visibility in film and television, writing by Indigenous authors is increasingly shaping how the American West is portrayed on screen. This panel explores the growing impact of Indigenous literature, culture, and perspectives on contemporary visual storytelling.
This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. This important moment stands within the history of the Agua Caliente People, who have been here since time immemorial. Learn from Agua Caliente Elders Mildred Browne and Council Member Moraino J. Patencio as they discuss memories and milestones with Tribal Chairman Jeff L.…
Enjoy a wonderful time for the 41st Annual CSUN Powwow!!! There will be food, vendors, and creative activities! Grand entry at 12 noon, come early! This is a time indulge in culture and fun!✨🪶 November 28, 2026 (9 am to 6 pm)Sierra QuadCalifornia State University Northridge18111 Nordhoff Street,Northridge, CA, 91330B3 Parking Structure Free All DayArena…
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