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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).…

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)…

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…

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…

Good Medicine: A Night of Live Native Stand-Up

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

A one-night-stand of all-Native comedy! After selling out venues throughout the country, the smash-hit all-Native Good Medicine comes to the Lesher Center for the Arts for a one-night-stand of stand-up! Hosted by nationally acclaimed Bay Area comic Jackie Keliiaa (Netflix, Comedy Central), the evening features an A-lister line-up of all-Native comedians, including Adrianne Chalepah (Netflix, Amazon Prime),…

27th Annual Indian Canyon Storytelling

Indian Canyon Road Indian Canyon Rd, Hollister, CA, United States

Come join us for our 27th Indian Canyon Storytelling event, where we celebrate the rich tradition of Indigenous storytelling on native land. About this Event Welcome to the 27th Annual Indian Canyon Storytelling event! Join us for a day filled with captivating tales and cultural experiences. This in-person event will be held at 1 Indian Canyon Rd, where…

California Indian History Before and After the Gold Rush

Online

The California gold rush is one of the most iconic stories in American history. While the gold rush is taught in almost every U.S. history class in the United States, what is often left out is the Native American experience before, during, and after this brief but pivotal time period. Take a deep dive with…

30th Festival of New Plays

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

About the Event Celebrate 30 years of new Native plays with us! A cornerstone of the American theatre, Native Voices continues to cultivate opportunities for Native playwrights. As part of a ten-day residency, playwrights are partnered with an artistic team and company of actors to explore their scripts and continue the cultural conversation of what…

Sierra Mono Museum 52nd Annual Indian Fair Days & Pow Wow

North Fork Recreation Center 33507 Recreation Road 230, North Fork, CA, United States

Public welcome, food & craft vendors, dance competition! A Pow Wow, or cultural celebration, as it was called in former times, is a truly family event growing out of the economic, social, and cultural experiences of many Native American tribes. Pow Wows allow people to come together to sing, dance, make friends, renew old friendships,…

2024 Dragonfly Gala

Morongo Community Center 13000 Fields Rd., Banning, CA, United States

Dorothy Ramon Learning Center will celebrate Malki Museum at the 2024 Dragonfly Gala! Join the event to give the Dragonfly Award for high-soaring achievements in saving and sharing Native American cultures to Malki! SAVE THE DATE AND WATCH FOR DETAILS! DRAGONFLY GALA! AUGUST 10, 2024 MORONGO COMMUNITY CENTER 13000 Malki Road, Morongo Reservation The 2024…

60th Annual Salmon Festival

Klamath, Ca

SAVE THE DATE – The Yurok Tribe’s 60th Annual Klamath Salmon Festival is happening on Saturday, August 17. Every year, the Yurok Tribe puts on the Salmon Festival to collectively celebrate the majestic Klamath River. All are invited to the family-oriented event. Held in Klamath on the Yurok Reservation, the Salmon Festival includes live music,…

35th Annual Sycuan Powwow

5577 Dehesa Rd. El Cajon, California 92019 5577 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA, United States

San Manuel Pow Wow

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…

Morongo Thunder & Lightning Pow Wow

A Warm Welcome TO EACH AND EVERY POWWOW GUEST AND PARTICIPANT, Welcome to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians 32nd Annual Powwow! We are pleased you have joined us in celebration of our Native American Heritage and traditions. This is a time to reaffirm old ways and share in the discovery of new. To our…

24th Annual California Indian Law Conference & Awards Dinner

Pechanga Resort & Casino 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, CA, United States

SAVE THE DATE! The 2024 CILA Conference will take place Thursday, October 3 - Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Pechanga Resort Casino, with optional pre-meetings on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

55th Annual NIEA Convention & Trade Show

Education Sovereignty: A Declaration of Change The National Indian Education Association will be holding its 55th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Palm Springs, CA, October 9-12th, 2024. Join more than 2,000 Native educators, students, tribal leaders, and advocates at the largest Native education convention in the nation. This year's theme, 'Education Sovereignty: A Declaration…

Spirit of the Tribes 5K

The 19th Annual Spirit of the Tribes 5K November 16, 2024 ⊕ UC Riverside, Rivera Lawn The Annual Spirit of the Tribes 5K is hosted by Native American Student Programs office of the University of California Riverside and honors the Native American spirit and culture with a Saturday morning full of fun and exercise for students, family,…

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