The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) announces Good Fire: Tending Native Lands, a new special exhibition exploring how Native communities in Northern California have long used controlled fireβalso called βgood fireβ or βcultural burningββto care for the land and uphold traditions. The exhibition is organized in collaboration with Native fire practitioners, artists, ecologists, and cultural…
In this group art exhibit, The Cultural Conservancy has convened Indigenous artists to explore what connects and intersects Indigenous communities, showcasing their unique perspectives, traditions, and artistic expressions, fostering a sense of solidarity and shared purpose. By weaving together the diverse threads of Indigenous experience, we create a tapestry of unity and strength. 12+ artists…
The annualΒ Native Artisan FairΒ (formerly Native Craft Fair) returns on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., offering a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Native American art, culture, and community. Held rain or shine, the fair is free to attend, with free parking available for all visitors. Shop an exceptional selection of handmade work…
Join us for the 2nd Annual Native American Heritage Month Parade in Sacramento. The parade will showcase floats, vehicles, horses, marchers, and cultural performers in celebration of Native American heritage and culture. Register now if youβre interested in being part of the parade. If you have questions about the event, email linda.sacks@asm.ca.gov or call (916)…
Join us for a special reading and talk with author-illustrator Weshoyot Alvitre, featuring her heartfelt picture book Brave. The story follows a Native American boy proudly growing out his hair and learning from his family that braids are powerful, beautiful, and deeply meaningful. Told through a tender fatherβson relationship, Brave explores the painful legacy of…
You're invited! At no cost to you. Don't miss this Art Gallery Party !Join us for an evening of fine art, culture, and celebration at our Artistβs Exhibit in the Redwood Gallery β happening Wednesday, Nov. 12th from 4:30β6:00 PM Enjoy an evening filled with beautiful artwork, flavorful tasting dishes, refreshing drinks, and great company…
Native Student Programs invites you to a public lecture by Virginia Hedrick (Yurok) at the University of Redlands on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025. Her talk - titled βThe Work of Belonging: Healing, Policy, and the Power of Native Communitiesβ - will focus on the intersection of public health and Native communities, as well as her…
7th Annual Kevin Starr Lecture Featuring Professor Benjamin Madley and Gregg Castro A ticket is required to attend the in-person event (first come, first serve) and to view the livestream. The event is located at USF's Xavier Hall located in the Fromm Institute. Please note that the lecture/livestream start at 6:30PM and the in-person reception…
ATTENTION TEACHERS: We are offering our popular βAll About Acornsβ program as a PORTScast on Thursday, November 13th, at 9am! This live Zoom webinar is open to multiple groups at once, including classes, homeschool families, and lifelong learners. In this webinar offered through the @portsprogram, students will join our presenter, Travis, and explore the traditional…
Learn about Indigenous women-led land restoration, cultural regeneration and rematriation work with Corrina Gould, Lisjan Nation Tribal Chairwoman and Sogorea Teβ Land Trust Co-Founder. Thursday November 13, 2025. 4:00 pm Alameda Main Library, Main Branch, 1150 Oak St. Alameda Stafford Meeting Room, Side B No Registration Required! All Are Welcome!
Save California Salmon invites you to a Free Community Dinner & Youth Listening Session! Help contribute to the planning of our future programming, events, & educational materials. FREE DINNER! Youth, Families, Community welcome! Raffle with iPad and local jewelry as grand prizes! Register at: tinyurl.com/SCSListeningSessionRegister
It's Lhatsik Harutkshi βMoving Storiesβ The Wiyot Tribe Film Festival's second year! Doors open at 5:30pm Fri & Sat. Program begins at 6pm and is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers from 8-8:30pm. Doors close at 9pm. Cost: $10 suggested donation at the door. Free for Wiyot tribal members. Indigenous filmmakers from all over…
November is Native American Heritage Month, and weβre honored to celebrate and uplift rich traditions, stories, and voices of Indigenous peoples. Celebrate with us through hands-on activities, storytelling, and workshops featuring Indigenous authors and traditions. November 14th - Education Station 10am-2pm November 15th -Β Yucca Cordage Workshop 10am-1pm (registration required; registration link here) November 16th…
This free training seminar is a pivotal MMIP collaboration between tribal representatives, legal professionals, victimsβ advocates, healing and wellness experts, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies throughout California. Janet K. Bill (Chukchansi), Director of Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA) in the California Office of the Attorney General, is the primary instructor. She and other subject…
Join us for a FREE SCREENING of PΓ‘'Δapa: A Mt. Rubidoux Story, followed by a filmmakerβs talk to discuss the development of their documentary and the sacredness of Mt. Rubidoux. Filmmakers Talk Featuring Dr. Daisy Ocampo, Rosy Aranda, Lorene Sisquoc, Blossom Maciel Eventbrite Sign Up Here
π¦π WE ARE FEEDING AND SUPPLYING OVER TEN FAMILIES THIS NOVEMBER!!! help us get additional supplies to them as the government shut down continues to leave people UNPAID and with less than their normal SNAP or food resources!! we are teaming up with @herbaceousmixx next friday for their event to do drop off donations!! swipe…
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO PROJECTED SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS Save the Date: CINC Gathering Under the Stars event November 15th, 4PM-7PM Interested vendors, please contact: Gathering@CINCollege.org
Celebrate Native culture at UAIIβs Pow Wowβan inclusive, cultural event open to all. Join us for a day of tradition! Join us for United American Indian Involvement, Inc.βs Annual Pow Wowβa culturally centered, family-friendly event thatβs open to all. Enjoy a full day of traditional dancing, drumming, Native arts and crafts, delicious food vendors, and…
Join us for a conversation about sovereignty as it relates to California Tribes without federal recognition status. Isaac Bojorquez serves on the Native American Heritage Commission, a state agency that supports the protection of California tribal cultural resources. He is the only representative from a California tribe without federal recognition. He held several positions at…
Join us for a special exhibition walk-through of Fire Kinship with Silvia Forni, Shirley and Ralph Shapiro Director of the Fowler Museum at UCLA. The exhibition focuses on the important kinship ties that connect Indigenous communities to the land, and on the inextricable connection between ecological knowledge, spirituality, and creative expression. Silvia ForniΒ joined the Fowler…
Join Redwood Day School, Good Guest Dimond, and Sogorea Teβ Land Trust for a day of learning and exchange. With Keynote speaker Corrina Gould, Lisjan Nation Tribal chairperson, youth presentations, refreshments and more! Saturday 11/22/25 1:00-4:00pm Redwood Day School * RSVP*Β http://bit.ly/redwooddayΒ
πΏ Honoring Our First People & Traditional Games πΏ Join us for a powerful and immersive workshop exploring the traditional games of San Diego Tribal communitiesβshared through a Payomkawichum lens. This is a beautiful opportunity to learn, reconnect, and celebrate Indigenous knowledge and teachings. π Saturday, November 22, 2025 β° 1:00 PM β 4:00 PM…
Join us this week for stew making class!!! We will be making a 3 sister stew! π₯π₯π₯πππ RSVP Here
SAVE THE DATE! We got another Craft Fair coming up just in time for the holidays! If youβre looking to support your fellow Native artists and vendors while grabbing gifts for the fam, come on down to IFH. Support local and spend the day with community.
π Hereβs your guide to Rise, Resist, Reclaim! Find out what organizations and vendors are going to be there, and learn more about our panelists!!** We canβt wait to see you this Sunday!! π Nov. 23rd, 2025 | π 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM π The Ebell Club Long Beach (290 Cerritos Ave. #203, Long…
Thangs Taken: Rethinking Thanksgiving 2025 Now in its 18th year, Thangs Taken continues to challenge and reshape the colonial βthanksgivingβ narrative by centering Native resistance, rematriation, and collective healing through art, music, dance, ancestral knowledge, and storytelling. Guided by Indigenous organizers, this annual gathering is both medicine and movement, creating space for truth-telling, reflection, and…
The annual celebration includes Native American dance contests for all ages, bird singing, and drum contests. A wide variety of traditional Native American food, handcrafted jewelry, dream catchers, and other arts and crafts will also be available. This is a drug and alcohol free event. Event Schedule Friday, Nov. 28: 5 p.m. β gates open,…
The Indigenous Peoples' Day Sunrise Gathering on October 13th and November 27th are organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes. It is one-day events and is not the standard Alcatraz Island tour; all areas except for where the ceremony takes place will be…
βπβ π¦*Β°ββ.βΈοΈ Getting ready for the holidays? Come shop in store with us on friday and sunday 11/28 and 11/30! You will get 15% off your entire purchase if you shop with us these days and we will have $3 conchas! Small business Friday and Sunday, get your gifts! And our conchas will be by Leona's…
Join us for making elderberry syrup and creating medicinal herbal tea blends! We are honored to be hosting TCC's TEK Elderberry Educational Workshop at the Crissy Field Center, Saturday, November 22, 2025. Join us for hands-on learning about the healing and medicinal properties of the elderberry. Learn about drying and processing elderberry, create immune-strengthening syrup,…
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