• California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering

    Cal Poly Humboldt - Forbes Complex West Gym 1 Harpst St, Arcata, California

    Join the college for the 15th Annual California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering! This event will be held at Col Poly's Forbes Complex West Gym, April 5th. 2025. Take part in building community by honoring and celebrating California Native Traditions through songs, games, resources, and arts and crafts. For more information call ITEPP at…

  • Native American Style Flute Workshop

    State Indian Museum 2618 K St., Sacramento, CA, United States

    Native Flute Workshops at the State Indian Museum in Sacramento. Join Al Striplen as he shares concepts and techniques for the beginner - and be on your way to playing Native American music! Flutes will be available at a discounted rate for this special event. Call 916 324-0971 for more info.

  • Somos Aire Performance

    Arthur Wagner Theater 2980 Theatre District Dr, San Diego, California

    Join the organization April 5th at The Arthur Wagner Theater at UC San Diego! In this borderlands steampunk fairytale, a young Latina woman returns to her hometown of San Ysidro in search of a cure that will save her sister and her community. Exploring issues of environmental justice and air quality, “Somos Aire” is a…

  • Between Water, Land, and Sky: A Conversation on California Indian and Oceanic Aesthetics

    California Center for Native Nations at UCR 900 University Ave., Riverside, California

    Upcoming event hosted by the California Center for Native Nations at UCR! The second in a series on Native American and Pacific Islander conversations, Kanaka ‘Ōiwi artist and educator, Nanea Lum, and Tongva artist, Mercedes Dorame, will be discussing aesthetics and art practice in a trans-Indigenous and trans-Pacific context. The conversation will be moderated by…

  • Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements

    Zoom

    The Redbud Resource Group is aware that many of you in your work are required to build your Tribal Relations strategies, and they are here to help! In their Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements interactive workshop, you will learn about the strengths and limitations of land acknowledgements and explore concrete, action-oriented strategies for building meaningful, long term connections with Native  Tribes, communities, and organizations. How It Works: Workshop participants learn about common disparities faced by contemporary Native peoples by examining public…

    $75
  • Water Protection Speaker Series: Episode 4

    Zoom

    Join the organization Tuesday, April 8 for Episode 4 of their Water Protection Speaker Series! Episode 4: April 8 | 12pm Finding Your Voice: How to Take Action Register at: tinyurl.com/WP-SpeakerSeries-Register Speakers: Margo Robbins comes from the traditional Yurok village of Morek, and is an enrolled member of the Yurok Tribe. She is the co-founder…

  • Pá’Čapa: A Mt. Rubidoux Story – Screening

    Poly High School Theatre 5450 Victoria Ave., Riverside, California

    Pá'Čapa: A Mt. Rubidoux Story Directed by Rosy Aranda, Blossom Maciel, Daisy Ocampo and Lorene Sisquoc The Native American Parent Advisory Council warmly invites RUSD families to a special screening of the documentary Pá'Čapa: A Mt. Rubidoux Story. Come learn about the history of Riverside and its connection to local tribal communities. Pá’čapa: A Mt. Rubidoux Story, the first…

  • 15th Annual Short Play Festival: To Indigeneity and Beyond!

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

    Join the museum for an exhilarating afternoon of staged readings featuring these groundbreaking new plays, where talented playwrights will compete for the $500 Thomas Studie Gadugi Audience Prize and the $1000 Von Marie Atchley Excellence in Playwriting Award. For far too long, when most people thought of Native Americans, they often conjured up outdated images…

    $18
  • Spring Boutique Indian Marketplace

    UAII Community Center 1453 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, California

    Join the organization for a day of community, culture, and connection! Friday, April 11th | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM UAII Community Center – 1453 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 Enjoy Native vendors, delicious food sales, and arts & crafts! Everybody is welcome – bring your friends & family! For more info, contact…

  • Momim Wene | Medicine Water

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

    The Maidu Museum & Historic Site (MMHS) is thrilled to announce the opening of Momím Wené | Medicine Water: Flowing Throughout California Indian Country a contemporary art exhibition featuring 29 regional Native American artists. The exhibition will run April 12-September 14, 2025. Momím Wené | Medicine Water explores the complex relationship between essential waterways and…

  • Stewardship Saturday

    Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab 1 Harpst St, Arcata, California

    On Saturday, April 12th, 2025 from 9am-12pm, the Lab is hosting a Stewardship Saturday event! Join the Lab for a day of work in Wiyot Plaza, their dedicated educational outdoor space, to restore the salmon cooking pit landscape and nearby areas. Participants will be removing salal and other vegetation that has been infected with powdery…

  • Agave Roast

    Malki Museum 11795 Malki Rd. Morongo Reservation, Banning, CA, United States

    The Agave Roast event allows visitors to taste agave and other native foods. There will be Native plant information booths. Great event for families and food lovers! Lunch served at noon - $15.00 suggested donation per plate.  At 2PM, there will be an Artist Highlight with Yokuts Artist Poyomi McDarment. Tanin Pa’ashi Art Instillation in…

  • 53rd Annual San Diego State University Powwow

    Ellen Ochoa Pavillion 115 West Commons, Campanile Dr, San Diego, California

    Saturday, April 12, 2025 SDSU Main Campus - TBD 11 a.m. - Gourd Dance Noon - Grand Entry 1 - 6 p.m. - Dance Exhibitions & Honorings 6 p.m. - Bird Singing 8 p.m. - Approximate End The pow wow includes dance contests, cultural displays, arts and craft booths, food vendors, and various informational booths. …

  • Sierra College Big Time/Powwow

    Sierra College, Rocklin 5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, United States

    Sierra College’s Native American Student Support and Success Program (NASSSP) is announcing the Big Time/Pow-wow to be held on April 12th, 2025. Grand entry is at 12pm and it ends at 10pm. Location is 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA, 95677. There is no entry fee and is free to the public. This is a…

  • Exhibition Opening Reception for Momim Wene | Medicine Water

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

    The Maidu Museum & Historic Site (MMHS) is thrilled to announce the opening of Momím Wené | Medicine Water: Flowing Throughout California Indian Country a contemporary art exhibition featuring 29 regional Native American artists. The exhibition will open with a reception on Saturday, April 12 from 5:00 – 7:00pm; admission is free. Momím Wené |…

  • Good Medicine: An Evening of Live Native Stand-Up

    Laxson Auditorium 400 W 1st St, Chico, California

    TICKETS: $35–45 | YOUTH AGE 17 AND UNDER: $17 | CHICO STATE STUDENT: $17 After selling out venues throughout the country, the smash-hit, all-Native comedy show, Good Medicine, comes to the Chico Performances for a one-night-stand of stand-up! Hosted and produced by comedian Jackie Keliiaa (Netflix) the showcase features the best and brightest Native comedians…

  • California Native Spring Festival

    Intertribal Friendship House 523 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States

    California Native live performances, hand games, jewelry making and vendors. 11:00AM-5:00PM

  • Ursula Pike at City Lights: In Conversation with Sara Calvosa Olson

    Zoom

    Monday, April 14 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Ursula Pike discusses her book, An Indian Among los Indígenas, new in paperback published by Heyday, with Sara Calvosa Olson in a virtual event hosted by City Lights Bookstore. Virtual event. Register to receive a Zoom link on the event date. Register here: https://citylights.com/events/ursula-pike/

  • Sherman Indian High School Earth Day Event

    Sherman Indian High School 9010 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA, United States

    Join the school for a day of singing, dancing, and activities in honor of Earth Day. @Sherman Indian Highschool Tuesday April 15, 2025

  • Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements

    Zoom

    The Redbud Resource Group is aware that many of you in your work are required to build your Tribal Relations strategies, and they are here to help! In their Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements interactive workshop, you will learn about the strengths and limitations of land acknowledgements and explore concrete, action-oriented strategies for building meaningful, long term connections with Native  Tribes, communities, and organizations. How It Works: Workshop participants learn about common disparities faced by contemporary Native peoples by examining public…

    $75
  • 2025 UAII Children’s Health Fair

    United American Indian Involvement 1453 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join the organization for a day of family fun and wellness at the 2025 UAII Children’s Health Fair! Celebrate culture, community, and care with food, games, raffles, and more — Tuesday, April 15 from 1–5 PM at 1453 W Temple St, LA. Because our little ones deserve big love. RSVP at jfuentes@uaii.org

  • Story Tellers: Comic Book Lab

    SNAHC Florin Youth & Family Space 3800 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Be the GOAT of your own story with the center's Story Tellers: Comic Book Lab! This event is for ages 10-17 and will take place Tuesday, April 15th from 6pm-7:30pm at their Florin Road location. Art supplies, sketch books, and snacks will be provided. Register: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jPEe3YBCF0iagem-FplgOOlIvUSTAntGntAHP6ipKmVUNFBLWFE4OVVaQkZKVTRSOVRRSzZUM0FYSy4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl

  • Basket Weaving Workshop

    Morongo Cultural Center 13000 Malki Road, Banning, CA, United States

    Join the center for Basket Weaving Wednesday, April 16th from 10:00am - 12:00pm. All skill levels are encouraged to attend! Materials and tools will be provided.

  • Poetry Reading: Emily Clarke and Camaray Davalos

    Fowler Museum at UCLA 308 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    The Fowler invites you to a poetry reading featuring Emily Clarke and Camary Davalos. Emily Clarke’s poem Womanfire undulates across a wall at the heart of the Fire Kinship exhibition. On this special evening, after a brief walk-through of the show, she and Camaray Davalos will read selections from their poetry. A conversation with Terria Smith will follow.…

  • WHAT SIDE ARE YOU ON? A Tohono O’odham Life Across Borders

    UCLA 10 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    April 17, 2025 3:30 - 5:00 PM.  UCLA Charles E. Young Research Library, Presentation Room 11348 Please join the institution for a presentation and Q&A with authors Michael Steven Wilson and José Antonio Lucero. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCrGEmc8lqbeKKOINR5Bsuc8gvHVemwilE2l7L2ilSmPDMUg/viewform

  • Earth Day at NALC – Coyote Hole Preserve

    Celebrate Earth Day with NALC! Don't miss your chance to hike these special places and learn about the flora, fauna and animal species that call these lands home. Join the organization on Thursday, April 17 from 5 - 7 p.m. for a guided evening hike through Coyote Hole, an NALC preserve and beloved hiking destination…

    $10
  • Akraah “Eel” Processing

    Somes Bar Somes Bar, California

    The Karuk Education Department, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources’ Pikyav Food Sovereignty Program, along with Cultural Practitioners and other external agencies, is hosting an Eel Processing event on April 18th-19th at Katimiin (Somes Bar, CA). This event is open to youth ages five and older. Please note that children under twelve can…

  • Natives in L.A. Summit: Envisioning Home Across Generations

    Quiet Cannon 901 Via San Clemente, Montebello, Los Angeles

    Welcome to the Natives in LA Summit: Envisioning Home Across Generations! Join the organization in person at Quiet Cannon for a day of inspiration, connection, and empowerment. This event is all about bringing together the diverse voices of the LA native community to foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all generations. Come ready to engage…

  • Earth Day at NALC – Chuckwalla National Monument

    Celebrate Earth Day with NALC! Don't miss your chance to hike these special places and learn about the flora, fauna and animal species that call these lands home. Join the organization on Friday, April 18 from 5 - 7 p.m. for a guided evening hike in the newly established Chuckwalla National Monument in Mecca, CA.

    $10
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