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…
Join Native American Health Center for our 2026 Powwow on September 12 in the Bay Area 📅 Drums. Dancing. Regalia. Community. Head Staff + Venue — Coming Soon 👀 Mark your calendars and tell your people. See you in the circle.
🔥✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨🔥 California Indian Nations College is proud to announce their 2026 FIRE Gala! Join CINC for an unforgettable evening dedicated to raising funds to remove barriers and build pathways to higher education for Native students and future generations. 🤎🎓 📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 📍 The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa…
In celebration of the local American Indian cultures, the Aquarium of the Pacific will host its annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. You are invited to join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its twenty-second annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. Moompetam (pronounced \’mohm peh tahm), meaning “People of the Ocean,” is derived from the word for…
San Manuel Pow Wow is a three-day celebration free to the public and features Southern California traditional bird singers and dancers, as well as North American and Canadian dancers and drum singing groups. In addition, there is also vending from artisans representing Indian tribal nations from all across North America and Canada. Since its beginning…
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…
CANOE DAY IN WIGI BAYThe organizing committee for the Canoes on Wigi (Humboldt Bay) invite all Native Americans across the Pacific Northwest to participate in this powerful and historical Indigenous cultural event on October 3, 2026.Hosted by Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples, this gathering is aiming to bring together at least 16 Indigenous Nations…
October 7-9 Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: bit.ly/CILA26
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…
Big Pine Youth Powwow | November 7th, 2026
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.
Save the Date: 28th Annual American Indian Studies Association (AISA) Conference at Sacramento State University. Feburary 3-6, 2027 Sacramento State Call for papers to follow. For more information, contact wnac@csus.edu.
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