Events
California Indian Market
17th Annual Dancing Feathers Powwow
The Culture Conservatory’s Volunteer Work Day at Heron Shadow!
Please join us for our May volunteer work day at The Cultural Conservancy's Native land project Heron Shadow in Sebastopol, CA. Come connect with the community and the land and focus on our Native plant work and riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management. Activities may include seed saving, Native plant restoration, weeding, and more. There are many different kinds…
Honoring Our Missing & Murdered Indigenous Relatives Virtual Event
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SAVE THE DATE: SALMON RUN 2024
Save the date Klamath and Trinity River people! The 21st Salmon Run will be on May 23rd-26. More information to come. Artwork and flyer from Vikki Preston and Annelia Hillman.
41st Annual UCR Powwow
2024 Arts & Crafts Vendor Application (Application does not guarantee spot) SCHEDULE: ***Tentative Schedule subject to change*** ***May 24th*** 5 p.m.: Bird Singing (Dancer Registration Opens) 6 p.m.: Gourd Dance 7 p.m.: Grand Entry ***May 25th*** 11 a.m.: Bird Singing 12 p.m. & 6 p.m.: Gourd Dance 5 p.m.: Bird Singing 1 p.m. & 7…
Memorial Day Fast Pitch Tournament
Malki Museum Kewet
100th Anniversary-Piper vs. Big Pine School
Join us as we celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of the historical court decision which gave Alice Piper and 6 other Native American students the right to attend public school, which set precedence to be utilized in the more know Brown vs. Board of Education case. We will begin with an honoring ceremony at the…
Ancient Spirits Speak: Knapping Class
Mesa Grande Traditional Gathering
Welcoming at 1 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament at 2 p.m. Elder Bingo and Children's Games at 2 p.m. Peon at dusk. All birdsingers and vendors welcome!
Contemporary Voices: A Native Artist Panel Discussion
Leading contemporary Native artists dive into their art-making & process. In this insightful panel discussion, leading contemporary Native artists dive into what drives their art-making and process. Panelists include Sterlin Harjo (creator behind the award-winning FX series Reservation Dogs), Tommy Orange (Oakland based novelists and finalized for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize) and Danielle SeeWalker (artist, writer, activists and co-founder The Red Road Project).…
Saging The World Screening
Saturday June 1st Blue Fire Brewery will be hosting a screening for Saging the World; a documentary that showcases the importance of White Sage, sheds light on unsustainable and illegal practices of harvesting from wild areas, and details reasons for increased conservation efforts. Proceeds of sales of White Sage IPA during the event will go…
Many Nations One Land
A cultural festival featuring Native American musicians, dancers, cultural activities, food vendors and a Native artisan market. This community gathering is: FREE All-ages Open to the public Lineup Includes: The Bobby Young Project (Blues Band) Jackie Keliiaa (Comedian) Lyla June (Musician) Aaron Miller (DJ) The Chinle Valley Singers (Navajo Social Singers) Marshall-Lieras Girls (Round Dance Songs) John Paul Hodge (Musician)…
Water Walk 2024
Join us as we gather to center ourselves, connect with the water and pray for healing. Our words have the power to heal! Remind us of the sacredness of water and create an awareness of our responsibility to care for the Water Please RSVP by emailing SFCWD@nativehealth.org or call 415-417-3556. Location: SF Ocean Beach, Stairwell…
Children of Many Colors Intertribal Powwow
The Children of Many Colors Intertribal Powwow is our signature event. It began in 1994 on a horse ranch in Moorpark when the owner of the ranch announced, twelve days before his own annual fundraiser, that there would be a powwow, and that Redbird would put it on. The Sarcinella family and a number of…
24th Annual San Luis Rey Intertribal Pow wow
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, June 8th 10:00 am ...Blessing of the Arena 10:30 am ...Gourd Dancing 12:00 noon ....Grand Entry (please no Photography during the Grand Entry) 1:00 pm ....Inter-Tribal Dancing Contest Dancing 5:00 pm ...Dinner Break 6:00 pm ...Gourd Dancing 7:00 pm Grand Entry (please no Photography during the Grand Entry) 8:00 pm Inter-Tribal…
Young Native Playwrights Festival
Storytelling is a way to preserve culture and language, which is why Native Voices is thrilled to bring back its Young Native Playwrights program, but this time with a post-pandemic twist! With the help of Zoom, Native youth from across Turtle Island will participate in an eight-week playwriting course that will nourish, elevate, and amplify…
19th Annual Cultural Heritage Days
11555 Cottonwood Road, Morongo Indian Reservation
American Indian Arts Festival
Saturday, June 8 - 9, 2024, 8-10 a.m. | Reservations Required The Autry welcomes you to celebrate traditional and contemporary Native art at our 33rd annual American Indian Arts Festival, where you can experience live music, pow-wow dancing, amazing art and live theatrical performances as part of our Native Voices Young Playwrights Festival. Highlights: Linoleum Block…
Native American Health Center – 23rd Running Is My High
Native American Health Center (NAHC) is excited to announce our 23rd Running Is My High (RIMH) event on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Fairy Land area of Lake Merritt; 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610. The theme for this year's event will be "Run This Town!" as NAHC celebrates its growing presence in the…
Tule Boat Build
Learn to build a boat made out of Tule reed with Dr. Stan Rodriguez. A Family Friendly Event. The boats will be taken out on the ocean during KHPC's Ha'sill mataayum gathering.
Dancing Our Ancestors Home
The Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe will be dancing in their ancestral village of Tucutnut. Bringing in sacred fire for the first time. July 14, 2024 from 11am-1pm. **All dancers welcome**
UAII’s Anniversary Gala
Celebrating five decades of commitment and resilience, the 50th anniversary of United American Indian Involvement Inc. (UAII) stands as a testament to the organization's profound impact on the Native American community. Over the years, UAII has played a pivotal role in fostering empowerment, cultural preservation, and holistic well-being.From humble beginnings, the organization has grown into…
Night Out at the Museum: Storytelling with Kimberly Petree
Join Night Out at the Museum for a special storytelling event with Kimberly “Shining Star” Petree at the Maidu Museum on Saturday June 15 at 7pm. During this free, family event, Kimberly (Tume’lay Nisenan and Miwok) will share her stories in the outdoor amphitheater. Kimberly’s engaging storytelling style effortless weaves traditional and timeless stories with current environment…
‘Eyoomkuuka’ro Kokomaar
'Eyoomkuuka'ro Kokomaar ("we paddle together") is a cultural revitalization project led by L Frank Manriquez, centered on Native Californian canoe building and paddling. Through this, a tapestry of community-based artistic and educational collaborations emerged: dance, kite making, photography, Native Californian languages, songs, and more. You are invited to join in this all-ages, family friendly, free learning…
San Pasqual Reservation Gathering
Idyllwild Arts Presents Native American Arts Festival Week June 17 to June 21
Idyllwild Arts Foundation presents its annual Native American Arts Festival Week at the Idyllwild Arts campus (52500 Temecula Rd, Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA 92549) from Monday, June 17 to Friday, June 21, 2024. The week-long event, which has run each summer for over two decades, is designed to enhance and enrich the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program…
Welcoming Home The Birds
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