• 2nd Annual Fire Gala

    Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa Rancho Mirage 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

    California Indian Nations College is thrilled to announce Tonia Jo Hall (Lakota/Hidatsa) as the featured Native Comedian for our upcoming Fire Gala fundraising event. Tonia Jo Hall, renowned as a Motivational Speaker and Wellness Advocate, pioneered the "Laughter is Medicine" concept, contributing significantly to her success within Native communities. Join us for an evening of…

  • California Indian Market

    Black Oak Casino Resort 19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne, CA, United States
  • The Culture Conservatory’s Volunteer Work Day at Heron Shadow!

    Please join us for our May volunteer work day at The Cultural Conservancy's Native land project Heron Shadow in Sebastopol, CA. Come connect with the community and the land and focus on our Native plant work and riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management. Activities may include seed saving, Native plant restoration, weeding, and more. There are many different kinds…

  • SAVE THE DATE: SALMON RUN 2024

      Save the date Klamath and Trinity River people! The 21st Salmon Run will be on May 23rd-26. More information to come. Artwork and flyer from Vikki Preston and Annelia Hillman.

  • 41st Annual UCR Powwow

    University of California, Riverside Riverside Sports Complex 1000 W. Blaine St., Riverside, CA, United States

    2024 Arts & Crafts Vendor Application (Application does not guarantee spot) SCHEDULE: ***Tentative Schedule subject to change*** ***May 24th*** 5 p.m.: Bird Singing (Dancer Registration Opens) 6 p.m.: Gourd Dance 7 p.m.: Grand Entry ***May 25th*** 11 a.m.: Bird Singing 12 p.m. & 6 p.m.: Gourd Dance 5 p.m.: Bird Singing 1 p.m. & 7…

  • Malki Museum Kewet

    Malki Museum 11795 Malki Rd. Morongo Reservation, Banning, CA, United States
  • 100th Anniversary-Piper vs. Big Pine School

    Big Pine High School

    Join us as we celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of the historical court decision which gave Alice Piper and 6 other Native American students the right to attend public school, which set precedence to be utilized in the more know Brown vs. Board of Education case. We will begin with an honoring ceremony at the…

  • Mesa Grande Traditional Gathering

    Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians Reservation 26000 Mesa Grande Rd , Santa Ysabel, CA, United States

    Welcoming at 1 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament at 2 p.m. Elder Bingo and Children's Games at 2 p.m. Peon at dusk. All birdsingers and vendors welcome!

  • Contemporary Voices: A Native Artist Panel Discussion

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

    Leading contemporary Native artists dive into their art-making & process. In this insightful panel discussion, leading contemporary Native artists dive into what drives their art-making and process. Panelists include Sterlin Harjo (creator behind the award-winning FX series Reservation Dogs), Tommy Orange (Oakland based novelists and finalized for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize) and Danielle SeeWalker (artist, writer, activists and co-founder The Red Road Project).…

  • Saging The World Screening

    Blue Fire Brewing 2892 S. Santa Fe Ave. STE 107, San Marcos, CA, United States

    Saturday June 1st Blue Fire Brewery will be hosting a screening for Saging the World; a documentary that showcases the importance of White Sage, sheds light on unsustainable and illegal practices of harvesting from wild areas, and details reasons for increased conservation efforts. Proceeds of sales of White Sage IPA during the event will go…

  • Many Nations One Land

    La Escuelita Gym/Great Room 1050 2nd Ave., Oakland, CA, United States

    A cultural festival featuring Native American musicians, dancers, cultural activities, food vendors and a Native artisan market. This community gathering is: FREE All-ages Open to the public Lineup Includes: The Bobby Young Project (Blues Band) Jackie Keliiaa (Comedian) Lyla June (Musician) Aaron Miller (DJ) The Chinle Valley Singers (Navajo Social Singers) Marshall-Lieras Girls (Round Dance Songs) John Paul Hodge (Musician)…

  • Water Walk 2024

    Ocean Beach Great Hwy & Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us as we gather to center ourselves, connect with the water and pray for healing. Our words have the power to heal! Remind us of the sacredness of water and create an awareness of our responsibility to care for the Water Please RSVP by emailing SFCWD@nativehealth.org or call 415-417-3556. Location: SF Ocean Beach, Stairwell…

  • Children of Many Colors Intertribal Powwow

    Oxnard College Gymnasium Field 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA, United States

    The Children of Many Colors Intertribal Powwow is our signature event.  It began in 1994 on a horse ranch in Moorpark when the owner of the ranch announced, twelve days before his own annual fundraiser, that there would be a powwow, and that Redbird would put it on.  The Sarcinella family and a number of…

  • 24th Annual San Luis Rey Intertribal Pow wow

    San Luis Rey Mission Grounds 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA, United States

    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, June 8th 10:00 am ...Blessing of the Arena 10:30 am  ...Gourd Dancing 12:00 noon ....Grand Entry (please no Photography during the Grand Entry) 1:00 pm ....Inter-Tribal Dancing Contest Dancing 5:00 pm ...Dinner Break 6:00 pm ...Gourd Dancing 7:00 pm Grand Entry (please no Photography during the Grand Entry) 8:00 pm Inter-Tribal…

  • Young Native Playwrights Festival

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

    Storytelling is a way to preserve culture and language, which is why Native Voices is thrilled to bring back its Young Native Playwrights program, but this time with a post-pandemic twist! With the help of Zoom, Native youth from across Turtle Island will participate in an eight-week playwriting course that will nourish, elevate, and amplify…

  • 19th Annual Cultural Heritage Days

    Morongo Ball Field 11555 Cottonwood Road, Banning, CA, United States

    11555 Cottonwood Road, Morongo Indian Reservation  

  • American Indian Arts Festival

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

    Saturday, June 8 - 9, 2024, 8-10 a.m. | Reservations Required The Autry welcomes you to celebrate traditional and contemporary Native art at our 33rd annual American Indian Arts Festival, where you can experience live music, pow-wow dancing, amazing art and live theatrical performances as part of our Native Voices Young Playwrights Festival. Highlights:   Linoleum Block…

  • Native American Health Center – 23rd Running Is My High

    Lake Merrit Oakland, CA, United States

    Native American Health Center (NAHC) is excited to announce our 23rd Running Is My High (RIMH) event on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Fairy Land area of Lake Merritt; 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610. The theme for this year's event will be "Run This Town!" as NAHC celebrates its growing presence in the…

  • Tule Boat Build

    Kumeyaay Community College 910 Willow Glen Dr., El Cajon, CA, United States

    Learn to build a boat made out of Tule reed with Dr. Stan Rodriguez. A Family Friendly Event. The boats will be taken out on the ocean during KHPC's Ha'sill mataayum gathering.  

  • Dancing Our Ancestors Home

    Garland Ranch Regional Park 700 W Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel Valley, CA, United States

    The Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe will be dancing in their ancestral village of Tucutnut. Bringing in sacred fire for the first time. July 14, 2024 from 11am-1pm. **All dancers welcome**

  • UAII’s Anniversary Gala

    Celebrating five decades of commitment and resilience, the 50th anniversary of United American Indian Involvement Inc. (UAII) stands as a testament to the organization's profound impact on the Native American community. Over the years, UAII has played a pivotal role in fostering empowerment, cultural preservation, and holistic well-being.From humble beginnings, the organization has grown into…

  • Night Out at the Museum: Storytelling with Kimberly Petree

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

    Join Night Out at the Museum for a special storytelling event with Kimberly “Shining Star” Petree at the Maidu Museum on Saturday June 15 at 7pm. During this free, family event, Kimberly (Tume’lay Nisenan and Miwok) will share her stories in the outdoor amphitheater. Kimberly’s engaging storytelling style effortless weaves traditional and timeless stories with current environment…

  • ‘Eyoomkuuka’ro Kokomaar

    Aquatic Cove 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    'Eyoomkuuka'ro Kokomaar ("we paddle together") is a cultural revitalization project led by L Frank Manriquez, centered on Native Californian canoe building and paddling. Through this, a tapestry of community-based artistic and educational collaborations emerged: dance, kite making, photography, Native Californian languages, songs, and more. You are invited to join in this all-ages, family friendly, free learning…

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