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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…

Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Art, Fashion, Technology

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

September 7, 2024 – June 21, 2026 Samuel & Minna Grodin Gallery About the Exhibition Future Imaginaries explores the rise of Futurism in contemporary Indigenous art as a means of enduring colonial trauma, creating alternative futures and advocating for Indigenous technologies in a more inclusive present and sustainable future. Over 50 artworks are on display, some…

Maakon Yomi: Our Homelands of the Coast Miwok

Bartolini Gallery 10 Ave of the Flags, San Rafael, California

Exhibition Dates: * October 6, 2024 – January 23, 2025 On view at the Bartolini Gallery from October 6, 2024-January 23, 2025, this exhibit will feature artworks by contemporary Indigenous artists including Gloria Armstrong, Joseph Byron, Henry Frank, Silver Galleto, Nicole Jones, Meyo Marrufo, Robin Meely, Michelle Napoli, Nancy Napolitan, Jacquelyn Ross, Yana Ross, Kathleen Smith, Eric Wilder,…

Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California

Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Experience the diverse voices of California’s Indigenous peoples as they shape the present and future through the lens of celebrated Indigenous photographer Dugan Aguilar. OMCA’s latest exhibition, Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California offers guests a first look at a significant collection that highlights Indigenous endurance and explores the vivid tapestry of contemporary Indigenous California life. Aguilar’s…

Free – $19

18th National Indian Nations Conference

Palm Springs Convention Center 277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, California

18th National Indian Nations Conference: Healing and Continuing to Stay Rooted The 18th National Indian Nations Conference will be held December 10–13, 2024, at the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation. This conference is the largest U.S. Department of Justice-sponsored conference for the Tribal community. OVC is pleased to announce that registration for the…

$200

Disability Justice and Access Workshop Series: PART I

As part of the Living in Abundance Initiative, the organization is excited to invite those who organize with BAAITS to join them for a two-part workshop series on Disability Justice and Access, facilitated by PeoplesHub and held over Zoom. These workshops are a crucial first step as the program begins to grow a Disability Justice…

California Indian Education For All (CIEFA) Summit

Harrah's Resort Southern California 777 South Resort Drive, Valley Center, California

Welcome to the California Indian Education For All Summit! Join the organization for an exciting in-person event at Harrah's Resort Southern California. The CIEFA Summit is a unique opportunity for collaboration and learning, bringing together PK-12 educators, administrators, Title VI committee members, Tribal Education staff, college/university faculty, and tribal community members. They aim to foster a…

$375

Land Relationship Workshop

Paradise Tribal Farm

Land Relationship Workshop: Tree Trimming, Brush Removal, and Aquifer Recharge Reconnect with the land and learn sustainable practices for fire prevention and aquifer recharge in this hands-on, physical workshop on Friday December 13th, 9 am-3 pm! Email lacey@indigenousregeneration.org to sign up and receive location information. Learn to build man-made beaver dams and rock drops to slow…

UAII Holiday Boutique

United American Indian Involvement 1453 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Shop for unique gifts! Enjoy a plate lunch sale supporting our Senior Program! Enter exciting raffles! 📅 Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10 AM - 3 PM 📍 Location: UAII Community Center 1453 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 For vendor info, contact: kfiore@uaii.org or hjealousofhim@uaii.org

Fire Kinship Exhibition Preview: Artist Studio Visit with Leah Mata Fragua

The Fowler’s second PST ART: Art & Science Collide exhibition, Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art, opens on January 12, 2025. It introduces fire as a generative element that connects us to our past and offers a collective path toward a sustainable future. The show presents a living history and expertise of the Tongva, Cahuilla, Luiseño, and Kumeyaay…

Indigenous DNA: Decolonized Native Art – Opening Ceremony

Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop 631 Garden St, Santa Barbara, California

13 Indigenous artists on Friday, December 13th! Happens at the Olson Gallery inside the Santa Barbara Community Arts Workshop starting at 10 AM with an Opening Ceremony starting at 5:30 PM. Additional open gallery days on December 14th and December 18th with other viewings available by appointment. ARTISTS INCLUDE: Solange Aguilar (@shesanargonnaut), John Kuhs, Kai…

Joshua Tree Writers Festival

Joshua Tree Retreat Center 59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, California

Desert Institute and Joshua Tree National Park Association present the first-ever Joshua Tree Writers Festival on Saturday, December 14! Featuring six workshops and themed author panels, this will be an event to not miss! Local author and professor, Ruth Nolan, has curated the event with family-friendly activities, including haiku for children, and creative writing about the Mojave Desert. Highlights will include…

Winter Solstice & Holiday Boutique

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

Join the museum for their annual Winter Solstice & Holiday Boutique! Featuring Native vendors for holiday shopping, food and drinks, storytelling and the unveiling of their brand new mural featuring a talk from the artist! Event and museum open at 10am Chumash storytelling at 11am Artist mural talk and unveiling 12pm. Don't miss out, bring…

$5

Roots of Resilience Uniting Payómkawichum, Kumeyaay and Ñuu Savi Communities

Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center 2202 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside, California

On December 14th, come to the Vista Audubon Society Wetlands Reserve, Payómkawichum territory, to experience “Returning to Our Homelands.” This project works to re-connect Indigenous young people and their families to their original Payόmkawichum homelands and territories, and is brought about through collaboration of ‘ataaxum Pomkwaan, BVAS, and the San Luis Rey Band of Mission…

Two Spirit/Indigiqueer Artist & Cultural Bearer Showcase 2024

SF LGBTQ Center 1800 Market Street, San Francisco, California

Two Spirit/Indigiqueer Artist & Cultural Bearer Showcase 2024 Saturday, December 14, 2024 5-8 PM SF LGBTQ Center, Rainbow Room, 1800 Market Street, SF or Livestream on the BAAITS YouTube channel: @baaitspowwow6936 This amazing lineup of Artists and Cultural Bearers have put together vibrant presentations of work supported by the BAAITS Two Spirit/Indigiqueer Mini Grants. Please…

Indigenous Holiday Craft Fair

Gray Area Grand Theater 2665 Mission St, San Francisco, California

Join the center for the Indigenous Holiday Craft Fair featuring local artists. Explore crafts, jewelry, and performances while supporting the Indigenous community. Don’t miss the opportunity to shop, connect, and celebrate! Vendor form: https://form.jotform.com/242975687563172

Yurok Art Market

Ada Waukell Charles Community Center 225 Klamath Blvd., Klamath, California

The Yurok Tribe is seeking vendors for the first ever Yurok Art Market on Saturday, Dec. 21 in Klamath. Mark your calendar to shop for unique arts and crafts by Tribal artisans. The sale of food and drinks will benefit Yurok Parks & Recreation Department youth programs. To reserve a vendor space, follow the link…

2nd Bi-Annual 2SLGBTQ+ Conference

Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Government Center One Government Center Lane, Valley Center, California

Join the organization on December 18, 2024, from 8 AM to 5 PM at the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Government Center for a transformative event! Registration 8-9 AM Welcome/Opening 9AM Lunch will be served. Connect with advocates, allies, and professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an…

Language Revitalization Lunch Hour: Language Mapping

Join the the Adovates for Indigenous California Language Survival for an online lunch hour talk with Laura Grant, Program Mentor, on language mapping and how it can benefit your language development.  

Disability Justice and Access Workshop Series: PART II

As part of the Living in Abundance Initiative, the organization is excited to invite those who organize with BAAITS to join them for a two-part workshop series on Disability Justice and Access, facilitated by PeoplesHub and held over Zoom. These workshops are a crucial first step as the program begins to grow a Disability Justice…

Lunch & Learn: Fire Kinship

Join the museum for a conversation online 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…

“Old Man Joe” NYE Bird dance and Peon games

Morongo Bird House

The Morongo Bird Singers are having their gathering this year on New Year's Eve. Come and bring in the new year with bird dance, peon games and good food. For more info call Walter Holmes: (760) 992-4148

Submissions Due – CISSA 2025 Conference and Gathering

California Indian Studies and Scholars Association (CISSA) California Indian Studies Conference and Gathering Intellectual Genealogies and Radical Relations San Diego State University February 13-14, 2025 Submissions Due January 1st, 2025 The California Indian Studies and Scholars Association (CISSA) welcomes submissions for the 2025 California Indian Studies Conference and Gathering to be held on Kumeyaay homelands…

Pechanga Pow Wow 22nd Anniversary

Pechanga Resort & Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA, United States

January 3-5, 2025 Located at Pechanga Summit Fireworks Saturday, January 4 , 2025 For questions contact powwow@pechanga.com.PRICE: Free

Kinsale Drake Celebrating: The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket

Books on the Park on 9th Avenue 1231 9th Ave., San Francisco, California

Join 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, California

The 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 States

The 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,…

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