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…
Part of the reimagining of the de Young's Arts of Indigenous America galleries, this is the first in a series of exhibitions that highlights specific regions of Native California. This installation explores the interconnections between art, ceremony, and the land in the Karuk, Yurok, Hupa, Tolowa, and Wiyot communities of northwestern California. The exhibition presents…
This exhibition brings together two seemingly distinct art forms: Pueblo pottery and classic cars. In 2014, Rose B. Simpson, a mixed-media artist from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, refurbished a 1985 Chevy El Camino, transforming it with a black-on-black Tewa pottery motif. Simpson titled her work Maria in honor of renowned artist Maria Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo,…
Walking In Our Moccs: Perspectives from Indigenous Artists is a community exhibition curated by Sierra Native Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Native families, cultures and environment in Placer County. The exhibition illuminates the experience of “walking in two worlds” through the eyes of contemporary Native American artists. Sierra Native Alliance’s Executive Director, Anno Nakai, states, “Walking in…
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) announces Good Fire: Tending Native Lands, a new special exhibition exploring how Native communities in Northern California have long used controlled fire—also called “good fire” or “cultural burning”—to care for the land and uphold traditions. The exhibition is organized in collaboration with Native fire practitioners, artists, ecologists, and cultural…
Date: January 31-February 1st 2026 Location: El Camino College, North Gym, Torrance, CA Vendors cost: $300 for 2 days Event Contact Information: Telephone: Website: https://www.wildhorsesingers.com/wildhorse-pow-wow Email: wildhorsesingers@yahoo.com
The Yurok Tribe is proud to announce the 4th Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous People ("MMIP") Summit is scheduled for February 3rd-4th, 2026 and would like to invite all Indigenous People and our allies to participate. For information and updates visit https://www.yuroktribe.org/
Museum admission is $10 for adults 18+. Museum admission is $5 for: Children 6-17 Seniors 65+ Students with valid student ID Museum admission is free for: Children under 6 Enrolled Agua Caliente tribal members Tribal member guests Museum passholders with their guests
Save the Date! The CNPS 2026 Conference: Growing the Movement is just around the corner! Conference Dates: February 5-7, 2026. Workshops & Field Trips: February 3-4, 2026. The CNPS Conference, held every three years, is a celebration of California’s vibrant native plant movement. Whether you're new to the community or a seasoned member, join the…
Save the Date- February 6th, 2026! CINC 2026 Health Fair & Fun Run in collaboration with Temalpakh Farm!
REGISTER TODAY for the annual UCR AISES Healing the Earth Conference hosted by UCR AISES, NASP, and the UCR School of Medicine. The slogan for this year's conference is "Honoring our past, healing the future". Our theme is traditional healing, traditional medicines, and inspiring future healers within our communities. This includes exploring our healing practices,…
💥 🪶💥🪶💥 🪶💥 The 2026 Indigi-Con - Creators Symposium’ at @harrahssocal is February 7th! 🎫 Register today: $20 early-bird tickets still available (lunch included) and children 15 & under are free! Family-friendly! Group and school scholarships / discounts available!Discounted rooms available! Visit: indigi-com.com 🤩 Vendor and sponsorship spots still available! 💯 Full program (workshops and…
Saturday, February 8 | 1–4 pm Fowler Museum at UCLA Free | In person Please join us on February 8th from 1–4 pm at the famed Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles, for an afternoon of community and generosity in support of incarcerated American Indian & Indigenous relatives. The event will be…
Please join The Cultural Conservancy for a community habitat restoration volunteer day at their Heron Shadow Farm! Friday, February 13, 2026 from 9am-3pm This day will focus on riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management and Native plant work. After a morning presentation on our vision and methods for habitat restoration we will engage in…
🌟 Join Gay American Indians (GAI) for a special event honoring Two Spirit Elders during BAAITS Powwow week. This event is a welcoming space to listen, learn, and celebrate our #TwoSpirit Elders with community and good food. FEATURING: Complimentary Lunch, Talking Circle, Out of Town Special Guests, Two Spirit Performances, and much more! TwoSpirit Elder…
Save the date - 15th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion in San Francisco. Photos by Hewitt Visuals Photos.
This Valentine's day through May 10th enjoy the paintings, basketry, jewelry and other works from over 30 Native artists -- love letters, if you will, to water. The exhibition "Momím Wené: Medicine Water" was curated by the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Exhibits and Collections Center. Starting in central California Nisenan territory, it is…
This free community event brings together Native and non-Native families for an evening of music, dance, art, and traditional cuisine—honoring the creativity, resilience, and heritage of Southern California’s tribal communities. This year’s Gathering will feature a fashion show by designer Keeli Littleleaf (Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs), founder of AYAYAT; special appearances and performances by…
The North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board is holding a public workshop on a proposed permit that would regulate pollution from commercial lily bulb operations in the Smith River estuary. February 18, 2026 | 4:00pm Attend in person at: Elk Valley Rancheria Sam Lopez Community Room, 2332 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, CA 95531…
We are excited to announce our upcoming Pow Wow in Orange County!!! Save the date for February 21, 2026!!! Location will be at Magnolia High School Gymnasium! Contact our email at powwow@sacredpath.org
Round Dance in the Bay is Back! Pull up, bring your people and jam to some beautiful songs. This is a time to laugh and dance with family and friends and just be in community. All are welcome! Saturday February 21, 2026Mission High School 3750 18th Street, San FranciscoDoors open at 5pm. Get there early to…
Join the Fowler for a special screening and conversation centered on MAATHAAW: The Fire Within Us, an Indigenous-led documentary exploring the cultural, emotional, and scientific relationships Southern California Tribes have with the gift of fire. Featured in the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology & Art, the film highlights the enduring resilience of Indigenous…
Learn about Morongo’s history during a Discussion on Cultural Sovereignty this Friday from 3-5pm at the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center.
The Intertribal Resource Center invites you to attend the Native American and Indigenous Research Symposium, highlighting undergraduate and graduate student research centering Native and Indigenous perspectives on knowledge and community. 🗓 March 2, 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 The Forum, Price Center East, Level 4 Celebrate the incredible work of Native and…
Museum admission is $10 for adults 18+. Museum admission is $5 for: Children 6-17 Seniors 65+ Students with valid student ID Museum admission is free for: Children under 6 Enrolled Agua Caliente tribal members Tribal member guests Museum passholders with their guests
The Richard M. Milanovich Legacy Hike and 5K Run returns to the Indian Canyons on March 7, 2026. Celebrate community, honor tradition, and support the Richard M. Milanovich Educational Fellowship. Registration coming soon!
Raymond LeBeau: Field(s) of View is a solo exhibition by local Pit River, Lakota, and Cahuilla artist, Raymond LeBeau. The exhibition reflects his perspective as a Native Pit River artist shaped by his northeastern California homelands and coastal environments. Through paintings, drawings, maps, and found-object assemblages, he explores history, lived experiences, and the cultural influences…
Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center is excited to be partnering with the Los Angeles American Indian Health Centers for this special event!!! Come and join us for blessing ceremony for the new health center in Pomona and enjoy the health fair! YOU ARE INVITED Join in for a free Community Wellness & Health Fair…
Interested in supporting small business and working with Native plants? Join the Rou Dalagurr Food Sov Lab and @lostfoodsnativeplantnursery for a volunteer day on Saturday, March 7th from 2-5pm. Sign up using the QR code or check out this link.
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