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,…
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…
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…
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…
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: Agua Caliente Tribal members and guests of tribal members Children under 6 Museum pass holders and guests of museum pass holders
The UC Davis Powwow Committee, American Indian Recruitment & Retention (AIRR), and Native Dads Network are honored to invite you to the 1st Annual UC Davis Big Time on Saturday, April 3rd, 2026, from 5 PM to 11 PM!Come experience an evening filled with Traditional California shake head dancers, local Native vendors, local organizations resource…
For over four decades, UCR's Native American Student Association and Native American Student Programs have hosted the annual Medicine Ways Conference. Featured guests from across the nation are invited to partake in this event and admission is free to our students, faculty, staff, and community. This year's Medicine Ways Conference theme TBD. **SAVE THE DATE**…
The annual California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering is held each year on the first Saturday of the month. Vendor Application here
Save the Date!Join us for the UC Davis 50th Annual Powwow on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 from 11AM–9PM at the University Credit Union Center (U Center).This year’s theme: Indigenous Resistance: Honoring the Past, Stewarding the Future.More details to come. We hope to see you there!
✨Please save the date for an upcoming Cultural Protocols & Community Response Community Gathering taking place on: 🗓️April 11, 2026 📍 Choinumni Park 🔺This gathering will bring together families, survivors, cultural and spiritual leaders, and community partners for prayer, cultural practices, youth and family activities, and shared dialogue rooted in respect and tradition. 🔺This gathering…
Mark your calendars! Native Americans in Philanthropy’s 2026 Annual Conference is headed to Riverside, California, on April 14–16, 2026! Get ready to gather with changemakers, culture keepers, and visionaries at the intersection of philanthropy, Native advocacy, and Tribal sovereignty. Honor the past, celebrate the present, and build a future rooted in Indigenous values and…
Save the Date! Friday April 17th - Sunday April 19th 2026, Arcadia County Park.
Sherman's Annual Powwow: April 18th, 2026
Explore the art of storytelling through illustrations and dialogue. From developing compelling characters and plots to mastering visual techniques and panel layout, this workshop will guide you through every step of creating a unique comic! Taught by Native American artist, Devaney Rain Royalty (Ponca/Cree/Tsalagi/Gaelic). Date: 2026-04-18 Location: Maidu Activity Center - 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive,…
SAVE THE DATE - May 1, 2026 The Indigenous Stories Film Festival and Art Walk is back! We're now accepting submissions for Native based short films dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices through storytelling. With multiple film categories - including youth-based films - this is a night of visibility, creativity, and community you won't want to…
Save the date!! UCLA's 41st annual powwow hosted by the American Indian Student Association will take place on May 2nd 10am-10pm & May 3rd 10am-6pm! It will be located in the Wallis Annenberg Stadium. For any inquires please email : theuclapowwow@gmail.com
Please join the Yurok Tribe May 5th for the Yurok MMIP Awareness Day & Walk. This event will be held at the Adorni Center in Eureka from 12:30-4:30pm. This will be a powerful day of remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous people with prayer, walk, speakers and dinner. For more information. contact TKSNN@yuroktribe.nsn.us or nboulby@yuroktribe.nsn.us.…
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: Agua Caliente Tribal members and guests of tribal members Children under 6 Museum pass holders and guests of museum pass holders
The California Indian Studies Conference and Gathering is set to be hosted in Patwin homelands at UC Davis. More info to come!
Make your own elderberry clapper stick, a musical instrument used throughout history by California Indigenous peoples. Learn about its cultural significance while shaping, decorating, and assembling your instrument. Guided by instructor Michael Ramirez (Konkow Maidu). Date: 2026-05-16 Location: Maidu Activity Center - 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 Cost: $55.00 Image: Winter-Spring-2026-Website-Program-Images-4.png Event Contact…
🪶Save the Date🪶 Join us at UC San Diego 14th Annual Powwow on May 17, 2026 at the UC San Diego Price Center! All are welcome! Stay tuned for more details! ✨
Save the date for the 2026 Salmon Run: May 21 - 24 Stay tuned for updates!
43rd Annual UCR Pow Wow Cahuilla Birdsingers May 22-24, 2026 University of California, Riverside Riverside Sports Complex 1000 W. Blaine St. Riverside, CA 92507 Free Parking in Lot 26 *Admission is Free & Open to the Public* All Dancers, Drums, and Birdsingers Welcome!!!
Applications for Breath of Life Archival Institute for Indigenous California Languages are now open: Apply at aicls.org by March 6, 2026
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,…
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…
Save the date - The 2026 CIBA Annual Gathering will be hosted by Graton Rancheria!
Mark your calendars! 🔥 SAVE THE DATE: August 19-21, 2026 Location: California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Building, 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814
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