2021 Dragonfly Gala
The Dorothy Ramon Learning Center is set to host its 2021 Dragonfly Gala in-person once again this year!
Rincon 2021 Fiesta
Birdsinging, vendors, softball tournament, and rodeo. Rincon Sports Complex 65218 West Tribal Rd. Valley Center, CA United States
Truth-telling, Truth-seeking: Uncovering Painful Histories of the California Missions
Conversations with California Indian researchers, leaders, and allied scholars. To request a reservation, complete the form here. View the livestream here.
IYA: The Ex’celen Remember: A Staged Reading about Native Esselen Memories of the California Spanish Mission
Playwrights Q&A afterwards Dinner included with reservation When a family reunites by chance to remember a loved one they rediscover who they are to themselves, to each other, and to their ancestors. Inspired by Louise J. Miranda Ramirez, Tribal Chairwoman for the Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation (OCEN) and written and arranged by Luis xago Juárez of Baktun12, this…
Mission Bell Removal Ceremony
At Mission Plaza Park No Reservation Required The Amah Mutsun Tribal Band will formally remove the first of the Mission Bell markers in a public ceremony. Schedule: 1 pm - Speakers at Mission Plaza 3 pm - Walk downtown to bell marker 3:30 pm - Bell removal at Soquel Avenue and Dakota Avenue For more event information,…
Viejas Gathering
Bird singing competition, peon games, vendors. For more info, call (619) 493-5719 Viejas Gathering Grounds 1 Viejas Grade Road Alpine, CA United States
Ethnobotany Day
The Chumash Indian Museum is presenting a panel discussion and book signing from Under Western Skies author & photographer Jennifer Jewell and Caitlin Atkinson, Native gardener Kat High (Hupa), and garden expert Brianna Rotella. The museum gift shop will feature books and products related to Native plants. PLUS, shop a selection of Native plants to…
Acorn Festival 55th Anniversary
California Traditional Dancers Native Arts & Crafts Saturday, BBQ Dinner Indian Tacos For more information visit (209) 928-5300 At Tuolumne Rancheria
Book Talk: A Coalition of Lineages. Tataviam Band of Mission Indians
A webinar for a new book authored by NNLPC's Founding Director, Professor Carole Goldberg, Professor Duane Champagne, and Chairman Rudy Ortega, Tribal President of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians.
2021 Moompetam American Indian Festival
This celebration will feature traditional cultural crafts, storytelling, demonstrations, music, and dance celebrating the indigenous California maritime cultures, including Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseno, and Kumeyaay. Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
Bear Dance Ceremony
There will be overnight camping with breakfast served the following morning on Sunday, September 19th. Also, please bring a dish to share on Saturday evening. Santa Ysabel Reservation, BIA 51
SAVE THE DATE – California Indian Spoken Word
The Advocates for Indigenous California Language Survival are set to host their next California Indian Spoken Word event during the Fall Equinox on September 22. Visit https://aicls.org/ for updates.
Kumeyaay Cultural Night: Kumeyaay New Year
Join the Sycuan Cultural Department in celebrating the new year with food, games, and music. Guest speaker: Dr. Stanley Rodriguez (Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel) 910 Willow Glen Drive El Cajon, CA 92019
CANCELED – California Native American Day
The 54th Annual California Native American Day hosted by the California Tribal Chairpersons' Association, this year's event will bring us back together after a long year of staying safe at home. This event will comply with recommended health and safety measures. Agenda forthcoming. State Capitol, Sacramento, CA https://CaliforniaNativeAmericanDay.com/
30th Annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow
Powwow singing & dancing, birdsinging & dancing, vendors, peon games.
California Native Voices Through Poetry
CELEBRATING CALIFORNIA INDIAN DAY California Native American Day is celebrated each year on the fourth Friday of September. This state holiday serves not only to recognize tribal people, but also to teach about California tribal cultures, histories and heritage. UCLA’s American Indian Studies Center is delighted to commemorate California Native American Day by hosting a…
An Evening with Joy Harjo
Description: Help us kick-off the 2021 Big Read and welcome United States poet laureate Joy Harjo to the Morongo Basin for a one-night special event. In this poetry reading with commentary, Harjo will read from and discuss the themes of An American Sunrise. FREE (Reservations required) - Outdoor Event Please note, in order to keep…
Redding Rancheria Stillwater Pow Wow
Host drum: Tha Cree Guest Drum: Indian Hill Free admission Redding Rancheria
Native Voices – 2021 First Look
Native Voices at The Autry present the 2021 First Look featuring Yuchewahkenh (Bitter) by Vickie Ramirez (Tuscarora). Virtual Event/Free Admission For more information visit theautry.org/native-voices-at-the-autry
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