MMIP Awareness Walk with the Pinoleville Pomo Nation. Open to the public. May 4, 2025 Walk starts at 10:00am at the Ukiah Fairgrounds (1055 N. State St. Ukiah, Ca 95482) to Alex Thomas Plaza (20290 S. State St. Ukiah, Ca 95482).
The institute invites you to the fourth convening of the Southwestern Tribal Summit, “Mountains to the Sea” on May 7-8, 2025 on Chumash land in Ventura, California. Hosted by the Climate Science Alliance and Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals and in collaboration with Native Coast Action Network, Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples, and Wishtoyo,…
Save the Date! UCR presents the “Ways of Knowing Native Americans Symposium.” Presentations: Indigenous History of Southern California; California Indian Genocide and Survival; Native of California and the Southwest; Off Reservation American Indian Boarding Schools; Native American & Indigenous Education; Indigenous Landscapes and Histories Open to the Public
Save the Date! The 54th Annual Stanford Powwow will take place May 9-11, 2025. Powwow is a celebration of life and Indigeneity. Join the campus in solidarity and in celebration of community traditions, ancestors, and mothers this Mother's Day weekend!
The Annual Balboa Park Powwow will take place May 10-11, 2025, from 10 am 6 pm both days. As always, the event will be located at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. As a Native American, you and your family are eligible to have a vendor’s booth at this event and the…
Touching History ! Roll back time for the 6th annual Trinity Heritage Days! Join in the festivities on May 10, from 11am - 4 pm The Nor-Rel-Muk Wintu Nation's Tribal Drums, Tribal Chairperson Tracy Foster-Olstad, and Grand M.C. Lonyx Landry invite guests to the Opening Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland Art Center Meadow, 691 Main…
Join author and professor Shari Huhndorf for a discussion of her new book Native Lands: Culture & Gender in Indigenous Territorial Claims. This one hour program will explore the use visual and literary arts in Indigenous land back movements through a feminist lens. 6 pm - 7 pm Register here: https://berkeleypubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/13427932
Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising Join the organization May 16-18 at the Pala Rey Youth Camp for the 22nd Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising! Event starts at 5pm Friday and ends Sunday at 10am. Camp under the stars Friday and Saturday nights! Explore cultural practices for healing and learn about programs and services…
Save the Date! The Friendship House is putting on their annual Dancing Feathers Powwow! May 17, 2025 56 Julian Ave. San Francisco, CA 94103 For more information, contact: Lukas Aguilar (650) 758-7749 lukasa@friendshiphousehealing.org Jason Loyosa (530) 774-4384 jasonl@friendshiphousehealing.org
Featuring sales and demonstrations by California Native American artists!
Mark your calendars! The 2025 Indigenous Red Market dates are here: May 18th, 2025, and July 6th, 2025. With only two dates next year, you won’t want to miss them. Expect exciting performances, local Indigenous vendors, delicious food, and more!
Save the Date for UCSD’s 13th Annual Powwow on Sunday May 18th, 2025! Vendors, deadline to apply is Friday April 4th. Link to apply is here: https://tinyurl.com/ucsdpowwowvendor2025 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/UCSD_ITRC Any questions can be directed to powwow@ucsd.edu
The UCSC American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) and the Student Alliance for North American & Indigenous Peoples is honored to invite you to the UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow 2025, on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 at the Kaiser Permanente Arena in downtown Santa Cruz, California. Traditionally, the AIRC hosts an annual event called Indigefest during…
May 23-25, 2025 University of California, Riverside Riverside Sports Complex 1000 W. Blaine St. Riverside, CA 92507 Parking in Lot 26 *Admission is Free & Open to the Public* All Dancers, Drums, and Bird Singers Welcome!!! More Pow Wow information TBA
Da Gou Rou Louwi' Cultural Center is putting on cultural classes for Wiyot tribal members! 4th Saturday of each month! March - May For more information contact the cultural center at: 707-798-1949
Malki’s annual Fiesta is a time of gathering together to share culture and traditions. It is also the major fundraising event for the Museum. Each year hundreds of both natives and non-natives come to participate in this unique event which has been an annual celebration since 1966, when the Kewét (the Cahuilla word for fiesta)…
Join the center for the Native American and Indigenous Research Symposium 2025 at UC San Diego! Date: May 27, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Intertribal Resource Center This symposium is an opportunity for students to share their research while uplifting Native and Indigenous perspectives on knowledge and community.
RUN4SALMON SAVE THE DATE Chief Caleen said, "the prayer must continue until the salmon come home" so many things need to be stood for and spoken for, if we don't speak up and stand to protect the Sacred things, salmon and clean water will become extinct. In 2022 the tribe held a historic ceremony to…
Caring For Our Lands: California Public Domain Allottees Conference 2025 This conference aims to support public domain allottees in California in accessing and stewarding their lands in a changing climate. About the Conference: The organization's annual public domain allotments conference will be held in collaboration with the University of California in Davis at Rolling Hills…
Join the organization on May 30-31, 2025 at the Rolling Hills Casino and Resort for a transformative gathering aimed at supporting California’s public domain allottees in accessing and stewarding their lands. First-time attendees will be prioritized for travel funding, so don’t miss your chance to be a part of this crucial conversation. Register here: https://www.capdaa.org/events…
It's official! Mark your calendars for May 31st 2025! Eel River Wailaki's 2nd Annual Big Time is happening! This one day event will be full of traditional Native dancing, Workshops & Demonstrations, Vendors, and their kitchen will be offering delicious Fry Bread meals again this year! For more info, email: events@eelriverwailaki.com Vendors fill out application…
Join the museum in celebrating California's Native American Elders! Luncheon served to Native Elders. Dancers, artisans, Governor's Proclamation. Public is welcome - food available for purchase. Free event! Call museum for details: 916-324-0971
June 14, 2025 9:00am - 11:00pm June 15, 2025 9:00am - 6:00pm Honoring Our Fathers this Father's Day Weekend This two-day event, June 14-June 15 2025, marks the 25th Annual San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians Inter-Tribal Powwow. The event will include artisan booths, food vendors, Native dancing and competitions, and drums. Artisan and…
Save The Date for the 2025 Gathering of Native Americans (GONA)! June 16th-June 19th, 1pm-5pm This culture based retreat focuses on the disciplines of Belonging, Mastery, Interdependence, and Generosity. This years theme is Flow with the Rhythm, and Grow with the Journey. Info for registration coming soon!
The California Native Harm Reduction Summit, "Rooted in Tradition, Rising to Action," brings together Tribal and urban Native community members, people with lived and living experience of drug use, health professionals, government representatives, and local leaders to address the ongoing challenges around substance use and stigma. This gathering fosters meaningful discussions on how harm reduction strategies can break down barriers to care, expand access to integrated treatment, and strengthen community…
The National UNITY Conference is an impactful five-day youth-led annual event held every July in a pre-selected region of the U.S. About 2,500 Native youth and advisors are expected to attend the 2025 National UNITY Conference in San Deigo, California, (June 27 – July 1, 2025). The National UNITY Conference complete with general sessions, regional…
Mark your calendars! The 2025 Indigenous Red Market dates are here: May 18th, 2025, and July 6th, 2025. With only two dates next year, you won’t want to miss them. Expect exciting performances, local Indigenous vendors, delicious food, and more!
Create your own necklace using materials from nature like abalone, beads and pine nuts! All materials will be provided. Participants may bring additional elements to embellish their creations. Taught by Native American jewelry maker, Joann Denys (Costanoan Esselen Ohlone).
Turn rocks into tools in this one-day workshop! Flintknapping is the ancient technique of shaping stone, typically flint or obsidian, into tools or survival blades like arrowheads, knives, axes and hide scrapers. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to carefully strike stones to refine the shape and sharpness of your tool. Taught by Native American…
Save the Date! International Day of the World's Indigenous People August 9th @ Bonita Museum and Cultural Center County of San Diego ISN & Bonita Museum invite you to a special day of celebration of Indigenous culture and heritage. Enjoy an extraordinary event that promises to be both educational and inspiring. For vendor information contact:…
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