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  • Sherman Indian School: 100+ Years of Education and Resilience

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

    By the late nineteenth century, the federal government’s efforts to fully assimilate Native Americans had proved unsuccessful. Growing concerns over the welfare of Native communities led to the establishment of twenty-five federal off-reservation boarding schools for Native American children, where students could be formally educated and “civilized” through a strict program of academics, vocational training,…

  • Reclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond

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

    Reclaiming the Camino aims to educate Los Angeles and its visitors about the potency of Native life and the rich history of activism in the California borderlands region. This exhibition repositions (and reclaims) the El Camino Real as the ancient and well-worn trade route for Native people long before the establishment of the Franciscan Missions…

  • Reclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond

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

    Reclaiming El Camino aims to educate Los Angeles and its visitors about the potency of Native life and the rich history of activism in the California borderlands region. This exhibition repositions (and reclaims) the El Camino Real as the ancient and well-worn trade route for Native people long before the establishment of the Franciscan Missions…

  • Mercedes Dorame: Where Sky Touches Water

    OxyArts 4757 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Mercedes Dorame's exhibition, "Where Sky Touches Water” brings together a collection of new and recent work, combining photography and sculpture to explore the profound beauty of our natural world. Dorame's lens captures the vibrant tapestry of our Native ecology and its elusive peripheries, inviting reflection on the delicate balance between the familiar and what lies…

  • Continuity: Cahuilla Basket Weavers and their Legacies

    Benton Museum of Art Pomona College 120 West Bonita Avenue, Claremont, CA, United States

    More than 140 Cahuilla baskets are housed at the Benton Museum of Art, and though they are aesthetically beautiful—which is part of what makes them art—they are not merely museum “specimens.” Rather, they represent the continuous relationships that Cahuilla people have with their traditions, ancestral knowledge, lands, and one another. Many of the Cahuilla baskets…

  • Wa Hinthil Come North

    Goudi'ni Native American Arts Gallery Union St. BSS 104, Arcata, CA, United States

    Group Exhibition curated by Meyo Marrufo, Eastern Pomo March 28th - May 11th, 2024 Opening Reception Thurs March 28th, 4:30pm-6pm Featuring a group of 11 artists curated by Meyo Marrufo (Eastern Pomo), Wa Hinthil Come North focuses on Pomo worldview through visual language and storytelling. Wa Hinthil is “the People” in the Pomo language, this…

  • Women of Wisdom: An Evening of Intercultural Storytelling, Learning & Hospitality

    Bell Memorial Union Auditorium, California State Chico 400 W 1st St., Chico, CA, United States

    Brought to you by the Office of Tribal Relations and the Department of Multicultural & Gender Studies, Women of Wisdom is a unique evening at Chico State focusing on honoring the traditions, philosophies, and wisdom of the Native American community in the North State. Women of Wisdom highlights the contributions by, and value of, Native…

  • Re-Discovering Native America: Stories in Motion with The Red Road Project

    Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA, United States

    Bedford Gallery is pleased to present its latest exhibition, Re-Discovering Native America: Stories in Motion with The Red Road Project, a photo-docuseries which highlights and celebrates inspiring stories of present-day Native American individuals and communities by providing a platform for them to tell their stories of the past, present, and future in their own voices…

  • 2024 San Diego State University Pow Wow

    San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

    The San Diego State University Powwow is a cultural and social event that is held annually to bring together the Native American community to SDSU. SDSU has the reputation of having one of the longest running powwows ran by a university in California. This event is open to the public and is a partnership between…

  • Mómti Market

    Sacramento History Museum 101 I St, Sacramento, CA, United States

    FREE EVENT FOR THE FAMILY! SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. SACRAMENTO HISTORY MUSEUM Join us Saturday, April 13th, for a free family friendly event as the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Exhibits & Collections department present: Mótomi Market, River Market, with California Native Demonstrations of basketry, acorn processing, cordage, and games, plus an…

  • 49th Annual UC Davis Powwow

    UC Davis, East and West Quad 1 Shields Ave., Davis, CA, United States

    The Powwow committee is excited to share our 49th Annual UC Davis Powwow save-the-date flier! It will be on Saturday, April 13 from 11 am to 8 pm at the UC Davis Quad. Tell your aunties, tell your uncles, tell your relatives, tell everyone! It’s time to start saving up for the Powwow. Our flier…

  • Night Out at the Museum: An Evening with author Cheewa James

    Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA, United States

    We’d like to invite you to the next Night Out at the Museum: An Evening with author Cheewa James on Saturday April 13 at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Cheewa will discuss her family's and tribe’s history of the Modoc Wars. Cheewa, a member of Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma, researched her Modoc ancestry for years and was…

  • Annual Me-Wuk Indian Acorn Festival

    Tuolumne Mi Wu Street, Tuolumne Rancheria, Tuolumne, CA, United States

    The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians invites you to the Annual Acorn Festival, a traditional celebration of the black oak acorn harvest with California traditional dancers, hand games tournament, Native arts & crafts, more. No pets, drugs, or alcohol allowed. Starts: September 14, 2024 Ends: September 15, 2024 Occurs: Every 1 day Location: Tuolumne Mi Wu…

  • Redbud Resource Group: Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements Workshop

    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.   APRIL 16, 2024, AUGUST 5, 2024, November 5, 2024

  • Kay Key Ya: Nature, Natives and California Regalia-Artworks by Redbird Willie

    1016 Lincolnd Blvd 1016 Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Come celebrate and join us at the opening reception of the new exhibit, Kay Key Ya | Nature, Natives, and California Regalia featuring artworks by Redbird Willie. Paintings, regalia, and sculpture will be on display in The Cultural Conservancy's Coyote Room and Community Resource Library through the end of Summer 2024. This exhibit was made possible in…

  • Klamath Dam Removal Film Night

    Mid-Klamath Watershed Council Building 38150 CA-96, Orleans, CA, United States

    Featuring filmmaker Shane Anderson and local speakers Food and drinks will be available by donation. All proceeds will go to the Salmon Run and/or local school events.

  • Artist Talk: Cara Romero

    Benton Museum of Art Pomona College 120 West Bonita Avenue, Claremont, CA, United States

    Join Dr. Meranda Roberts (Northern Paiute) and artist Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) for a conversation on her work featured in Continuity: Cahuilla Basket Weavers and their Legacies. Register for the event!

  • Honoring Mother Earth Festival 2024

    Tuolumne Rancheria 19595 Mi Wu St., Tuolumne, CA, United States

    Please join the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians & Chicken Ranch Rancheria Me-Wuk Indians of California for a two-day event Honoring Mother Earth. Friday 4/19 Woods Creek Rotary Park Invasive Plant Removal & Clean-Up, 3pm-6pm, pizza and drinks provided by LoveTuolumneCounty. Saturday 4/20 Honoring Mother Earth Festival, 11am-4pm, Traditional Song, Dance & Drumming, Free popcorn…

  • Moompetam American Indian Festival

    Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, United States

    In celebration of the local American Indian cultures, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its twentieth annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. You are invited to join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its twentieth annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. This celebration features traditional cultural craft demonstrations, storytelling, music, and dance. The festival celebrates indigenous…

  • Cali Collective Native Fashion Show

    Bear River Recreation Center 266 Keisner Rd, Loleta, CA, United States

    Shoshoni Hostler (Nar Rew Ekar) x Hands Lopez (Finest Feathers) Presents : Cali Collective Native Fashion Show. Taking place May 25, 2024 at the Bear River Recreation Center 11AM-2PM. Featuring 10 designers & over 30 vendors. You do NOT want to miss out. Reach out to Hands Lopez for more info (707) 272-2022 OR Shoshoni…

  • The 30th Anniversary Ohlone “Big Time” Gathering & Powwow

    Tony Cerda Park 400 W. Grand Ave., Pomona, CA, United States

    Join us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary Big Time Ohlone Pow Wow April 26, 27 and 28, 2024. Friday will be Calistyle starting at 6pm with special guests and ceremony Led by the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe. Grand Entry Saturday at the 12noon! For more info please visit our website: www.costanoanrumsen.org **All Dancers and Drums…

  • Engaging with Our Indigenous Community

    Hybrid

    Join us for our next hybrid (on campus & zoom) event on April 26th: Engaging with Our Indigenous Community. We welcome local gallerist/tv producer/art curator Ruth-Ann Thorn; USD Alumni and Area Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Nuñez-Soria; and USD Ethnic Studies lecturer Prof. Maria José Plascencia to discuss ways we can move beyond land acknowledgements and effectively…

  • Yomen: A Celebration of Spring

    Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA, United States

    A free event at the Maidu Museum & Historic Site. Enjoy this cultural event celebrating Maidu and Native Californian tradition with traditional Maidu dancers, cooking acorn, artisans and crafters. Lunch will be provided to Native American Elders.

  • California Native Homeland Festival

    Exploratium Pier 15, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us for a celebration of art, culture, and connection to the land and water on April 27, 2024. As a part of our ongoing inquiry into the interaction between science, culture, and art, the Exploratorium invites you to a day of celebration and programming in partnership with the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone and American…

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