• 28th Annual Wildhorse Powwow

    El Camino College, North Gym 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA, United States

    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

  • Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Tribal Policy Summit

    Hard Rock Hotel and Casino 3317 Forty Mile Road, Wheatland, CA, United States

    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/

  • Drop-in Days at Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

    Agua Caliente Cultural Museum 140 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, United States

    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

    $10
  • CNPS 2026 Conference: Growing the Movement

    Riverside Convention Center 3637 5th St, Riverside, California

    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…

  • 2026 Health Fair and Fun Run

    Temalpakh Farm 1 Roberta Way, Coachella, CA, United States

    Save the Date- February 6th, 2026! CINC 2026 Health Fair & Fun Run in collaboration with Temalpakh Farm!

  • UCR AISES: Healing the Earth Conference 2026

    UC Riverside School of Medicine

    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,…

  • 2026 Indigi-con

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

    💥 🪶💥🪶💥 🪶💥 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…

    $20
  • BRAID Community Gathering: A Book Drive & Fundraiser to Support Incarcerated American Indian & Indigenous People

    The Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Drive North, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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…

  • February Habitat Restoration Day at Heron Shadow

    Heron Shadow 9394 Ross Station Rd, Sebastopol, CA, United States

    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…

  • Two Spirit Elder Listen & Learn Lunch

    Waller Urban Retreat Center 1525 Waller Street at Belvedere Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    🌟 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…

  • 15th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow

    Fort Mason Festival Pavillion 2 Marina Blvd Suite 260, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, United States

    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.

  • Momím Wené | Medicine Water: Flowing through Indian Country

    Grace Hudson Museum & Sun House 431 South Main Street, Ukiah, CA, United States

    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…

  • Gathering Under The Stars

    UCR Palm Desert Campus 75080 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, CA, United States

    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…

  • Action Alert: Speak up for Smith River

    Elk Valley Rancheria Sam Lopez Community Room 2332 Howland Hill Road, Crescent City, CA, United States

    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…

  • Sacred Path Orange County Community Powwow

    Magnolia High School Gymnasium 2450 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, CA, United States

    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

  • 3rd Annual Round Dance in the Bay

    Mission High School 3750 18th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    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…

  • Special Program: MAATHAAW: The Fire Within Us – Screening, Panel, & Workshop

    The Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Drive North, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    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…

  • Native and Indigenous Research Symposium

    UC San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr., La Jolla, CA, United States

    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…

  • Drop-in Days at Agua Caliente Cultural Museum

    Agua Caliente Cultural Museum 140 N Indian Canyon Dr, Palm Springs, CA, United States

    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

    $10
  • Richard M. Milanovich Legacy Hike and 5K Run

    Indian Canyons 38520 S. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA, United States

    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

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

    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…

  • Community Health Festival: Honoring Health, Strengthening Community, Supporting Well-being

    255 W. Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766 255 W. Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA, United States

      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…

  • Lost Foods Nursery Volunteer Day

    Redwood Acres Fairgrounds 3750 Harris Street, Eureka, CA, United States

    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. 

  • A Conversation on Native Movement Building, Activism, and Public Art

    ✨Join California Native Vote Project and The Chapter House in partnership with the Social Public Art Resource Center and Jeffrey Deitch Gallery for an evening of art, movement history and Native power. 🪶🎨 At this event there will be a FREE panel discussion on Thursday, March 19 from 6:00 pm-8:00pm that highlights the American Indian…

  • 2026 Native & Indigenous Research & Arts Symposium at SDSU

    Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center

    We are building something special, and we can’t wait to share it with you. The 2026 Native & Indigenous Research & Arts Symposium is coming March 12–13 at the Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center, and whether you want to present, perform, or attend, there is a place for you at NIRAS. More details coming soon.…

  • CSU Long Beach 53rd Annual Powwow

    CSU Long Beach 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA, United States

      Date: March 14 - 15, 2026 NEW LOCATION: INTRAMURAL RUGBY AND SOCCER FIELDS Presented by the American Indian Studies Program, American Indian Student Council, American Indian Student Services, Division of Student Affairs, Student Life and Development, and Associated Students, Inc. California State University, Long Beach’s annual Pow Wow at Puvungna, an American Indian social…

  • Indigenous Red Market

    Native American Health Center 1443 Derby Ave., Oakland, CA, United States

    Indigenous Red Market is back on Sunday, March 15, 2026!!! Mark your calendars to come enjoy the market and see performances from Levi Platero, Savelle Tha Native, James & Ernie Comedy, and more!

  • San Jose State Martin Luther King Jr. Library hosts Terria Smith

    San Jose State University Martin Luther King Jr. Library 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA, United States

    In partnership with the Native American and Indigenous Studies Program (NAIS), the San Jose State Martin Luther King Jr. Library will welcome author Terria Smith, a tribal member of the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians. She will discuss her upcoming book "I Love You So Many," her work as an Indigenous author, and the experiences…

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