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FAIHP 7th Annual Native American Days Car & Bike Show
Mark your calendars! The Fresno American Indian Health Project's 7th Annual Native Days Car & Bike Show returns to California Health Sciences University Building in Clovis, CA on November 7th! More information to come so stay tuned!
Indigenous Stewardship Network’s Annual Convening for Indigenous Stewards
Mark your calendars! 🔥 SAVE THE DATE: August 19-21, 2026 Location: California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) Building, 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814
Youth Beading for Wellness: Beaded Keychains with Layla Ponce De Leon
Beading for Wellness: August is OPEN! 🧵✨ Join Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center for the Youth Beading for Wellness Workshop facilitated by Layla Ponce De Leon (Oglala Lakota & Mexican-American)! In honor of back-to-school season, learn to customize your own pencil bags with patches and create beaded bag charms in the shapes and colors of…
nformation Session for Careers at Indigenous Circle of Wellness
Indigenous Circle of Wellness has new positions open and more coming soon! If you are interested now or in the future, join this information session! ・・・ 💛 Curious about what it’s really like to work at Indigenous Circle of Wellness? Whether you’re actively looking for a new opportunity or simply exploring what’s next in your…
People of the West Episode 7 Screening
Chumash Indian Museum is adding a second showing at 1 PM! 🎥 Join an afternoon of education and reflection during the screenings of People of the West episode “The American Dream.” People of the West (@peopleofthewestseries) explores California’s past through Native voices across ten episodes. Through Indigenous testimony, archival records, and cinematic dramatization, “The American…
3rd Annual Indian Health Council 988 Tribal Response Conference
Indian Health Council is excited to announce their 3rd Annual 988 Tribal Response Conference and would love for you to join! Mark your calendars for August 26-27, 2026 as the community continues meaningful discussions around the 988 Lifeline and its impact on Tribal Communities. Stay tuned! Registration details will be coming soon! For questions or…
Creation: The Process of an Indigenous Artist
September 5 ,2026 -January 31, 2027 Maidu Museum & Historic Site Programs Opening Reception: September 5th | 5-7pm Tour with Artist Joshua Frederick: October 17th | 2-3pm Painted Blessings Workshop: December 12th | 10am-1pm Mamāsaehkaw ("Movement") Fashion Show: January 31st | 5-7pm More info and register: roseville.ca.gov/museum
Elevating Untold Stories & Native Resilience Through Art & Placekeeping in Yelamu
Join the American Indian Cultural District (AICD) for the opening reception and film screening of “Elevating Untold Stories & Native Resilience Through Art & Placekeeping in Yelamu,” marking the opening of the Mapping Genocide Exhibition at the San Francisco Public Library’s Koret Auditorium on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 5:00–7:00 PM. RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/j6pzhaks The…
NAHC 2026 Powwow
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.
California Indian Nations College 2026 Fire Gala
🔥✨ 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…
Moompetam American Indian Festival
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…
Native Voices Film Series: Screening of “Sugarcane” with Director Julian Brave NoiseCat
The Sacred Land Film Project, California Institute for Community, Art & Nature, and David Brower Center present a three-film series celebrating the 25th anniversary of "In the Light of Reverence" and featuring "Sugarcane" and "The Eternal Song." "Sugarcane" is screening on Wednesday September 16th. Overview "Immersive and incredibly beautiful, shot like poetry and scored by…
Nights on the Oasis Trail at Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
Join Agua Caliente Cultural Museum for Nights on the Oasis Trail on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy interpretive walks with Tribal Rangers, after-hours gallery viewing, bird singing, activities, light bites, giveaways and late-night museum store hours. Last entry at 8 p.m. 🎟️ $25 adult / $12 child 📍 140 N. Indian…
2026 San Manuel Powwow
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…
59th Annual California Native American Day
"Inherent Sovereignty: Tribal Nations Fighting to Protect Our Land and Defend Our People" Join the 59th Annual California Native American Day at the California State Capital Building! Friday, September 25, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
California Indian Museum and Cultural Center 30th Anniversary Gala
For 30 years, the California Indian Museum and Cultural Center (CIMCC) has been a vital and unique resource advancing understanding of California Indian history, cultures, and contemporary leadership. On Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 5:00 pm, CIMCC will celebrate three decades of impact with an anniversary gala —an inspiring evening honoring Indigenous excellence, celebrating community,…
Genevra Munoa – Breaking Sound
Message from Genevra Munoa: LIVE MUSIC ALERT! Hi San Diego! Im so excited to share that I am playing a show with @breakingsound at @theroxyencinitas on September 28! Tickets are LIVE and link is in my bio! The first 6 people to buy tickets this week will get a special merch item handmade by me!…
Native American Health & Wellness Conference
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 (Humboldt Bay)
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…
32nd Annual Heart of Tatviam Powwow
The countdown begins 🤍🤍🤍 Join this public & free event: Heart of Tataviam Pow Wow 📅 October 3–4, 2026 📍 Tochonanga (William S. Hart Park) • Newhall, CA
26th Annual California Indian Law Conference & Awards Dinner
October 7-9 Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: bit.ly/CILA26
Water is Life: Indigenous Peoples Day Symposium
Indigenous Peoples' Day Symposium | 10.9.2026 9:30am-1:30pm | Cafeteria-Oceanside Campus | Hosted By: Zulema Díaz & Israel Pastrana | Funded by: Hatoff Grant Award and IDEA THE LINE-UP: Keynote Speaker: Amy Bowers Cordalis, Advocate for Indigenous rights and environmental restoration. Books Will Be Available the day of the event for signing! Marc Chávez (founder) Presentation…
Humboldt Indigenous Foods Festival 2026
Native Arts Expo 10
A Journey of Indigenous Expression Step into a world where tradition meets innovation, and where stories are woven into every brushstroke, bead, and rhythm. The Native Arts Expo is a vibrant celebration of indigenous creativity like no other. 'October 16-17, 2026 Mendocino Art Center 45200 Little Lake Street Mendocino, CA 95460
Birds and the Beads by Meyo Marrufo – Opening Reception
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…
5th Annual Redwood Coast Two-Spirit Conference
Mark your calendars for the 5th annual Redwood Coast Two-Spirit Conference October 17th, 2026! Join Two Feathers, The Wiyot Tribe, Blue Lake Rancheria and Queer Humboldt for a day of education, community, and nurturing Two-Spirit resurgence locally.
Auburn Big Time / Powwow
Auburn Big Time/ Powwow - Honoring Family and Children of Yesterday and Today SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH 2026 | 10AM-9PM Gold Country Fairgrounds | 209 Fairgate, Auburn CA 95603 Native Artists / Food / Contest Dancing Event Information/Vendors - (530) 888-8767 Dancers & Drums - (599) 305-8817 www.sierranativealliance.com Sponsored by Placer Community Foundation & Partnership Healthplan…
Native Voices Film Series: Screening of “The Eternal Song” with Filmmakers Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo
The Sacred Land Film Project, California Institute for Community, Art & Nature, and David Brower Center present a three-film series celebrating the 25th anniversary of "In the Light of Reverence" and featuring "Sugarcane" and "The Eternal Song." "The Eternal Song" screening is on Monday October 26th. Overview "Bold, authentic, and timely." —Dr. Sekagya Yahaya Hills…
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