18th Sycuan Ipai-Tipai Matayuum
Schedule of Events: SATURDAY JUNE 26, 2026 Horseshoe tournament (tribal) - 10am Registration - 11am-4:30pm Hosted Lunch - 12pm Native Baby Pageant - 4pm Bird Dancing Contest - 5pm Peon (Captain call) - 7:30pm
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American Indian Community Culture & Land Stewardship Program
Join American Indian Cultural District this Saturday for the June 2026 Community Culture and Land Stewardship Day!Spend the day building intergenerational connections while gardening, gathering seeds, quilting, and grounding ourselves in traditional ecological knowledge. If you plan to participate in the land stewardship part of the program please wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. No…
Reclaiming Our Stories: Live Podcast Recording
Experience and evening of conversation, storytelling, and community as voices from the series gather to explore Indigenous histories, cultures, and futures. Hosted and story-woven by the Honorable Victorio L. Shaw, Esq., this six-episode "Reclaiming Our Stories" series centers on Indigenous voices, leadership, and lived experiences from across California. Through conversations with tribal leaders, artists, educators,…
2026 Run4Salmon
Annual Run4Salmon
Native Poetry Reading and Discussion
Join for a reading and conversation with @aja_couchois_duncan on Thursday, June 30, 6-7:30 PM at the Berkeley Central Library, (2090 Kittredge St.,Mystery Room on the 2nd floor).Aja Couchois Duncan is a social justice coach and capacity builder of Ojibwe, French and Scottish descent living on the ancestral and stolen lands of the Tamal-ko/Coast Miwok people.…
Ethnobotany Summer Camp at the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
$150
988 is Good Medicine: Elder and Two-Spirit Panel Gathering
Culture is a source of healing, belonging, and resilience. Join the Didi Hirsch Tribal Communities Program for a free virtual workshop exploring how Indigenous perspectives, culture, and community can shape the way we approach mental health and suicide prevention. 🌿 Learn from Indigenous leaders 🌿 Discover culturally grounded approaches to wellness 🌿 Connect with others…
Terria Smith I LOVE YOU SO MANY
Terria Smith (Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians) author of I Love You So Many in conversation with Weshoyot Alvitre (Tongva/Scottish) at Bart’s Books. From a celebrated Native journalist, an electrifying memoir of travel, love, friendships, and connection across cultures. Growing up on the Torres Martinez Reservation in Southern California, Terria Smith longed for adventure. She became…
Wíy’ístam Mural Debut
Join Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians for the Wíy'ístam Mural Debut! Saturday July 11: 12pm-1:15pm Traditional Singers | XR360°® Cultural Activities | Chem'ivillu' Language Dictionary Dedication San Diego Central Library | 330 Park Blvd | Downtown San Diego 12pm-12:30pm: Traditional Singers | 12:30-1:15pm: Dedication & Activity Contact team@ourworlds.io
Sacred Path x Autry Musuem Powwow
Mark your calendar for November 7, 2026!!! Sacred Path x The Autry Pow Wow will be hosting dance contests in all categories listed on the flyer! The event is free with lots of vendors and food. Event starts at 10am and grand entry will start at 11am. Send inquiries for vendors at powwow@sacredpath.org grab a…
Cahuilla Kéwet
Táwpaxísh Nemíchumí' Péta' Súpllí' Míyaxwe 'úmun, join in the annual Kéwet on July 10-11, 2026. Cahuilla Sports Complex: 2000 Cahuilla Rd. Anza, CA Drug & Alcohol Free Event. Open to the public. Friday July 10, 2026 Basketball and Softball Tournaments 4PM 5x5 Basketball Tournament (18+) Entry Fee $200 | Double Elimination | Trophies &…
Inter-Tribal Tule Boat Races
Séekas’in! The Traditional Ecological Knowledge Department has been busy collecting and processing kuyée (round tule) for the upcoming Inter-Tribal Tule Boat Races. Remember to work on your táme (tule boat), too! Join us Saturday, July 11, from 9am to 4pm at Black Miners Bar in Folsom, Calif., for a day of community, culture and friendly…
Oakbrook Chumash Indian Museum Speaker Series: Desirae Barragan
Join Chumash Indian Museum on Saturday, July 11 at 3 PM for an afternoon with tribal public health researcher and advocate Desirae Barragan (@dessbarr, @thenativepremed). In this interactive presentation, participants will learn how traditional ecological knowledge, healing plants, and cultural practices continue to support community wellness and resilience today. Through a Native public health lens,…
$10
A reading from “I Love You So Many”
A reading from I Love You So Many: A Native Memoir of Adventure, Culture, and Family with author Terria Smith (Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla) presented by Inlandia Institute, plus a special performance by Subversive Verses. Books - provided by Quiet Quail Books will be available at the event for signing and purchase.
California First Peoples’ Art Showcase
California Indian art, designs, basketry, cultural art demonstrations and other features.
Community Backpack Giveaway: Celebrating Native Youth and Families
🎒✨ Join CA Native Vote to celebrate Native youth and families at the Community Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at @thechapterhousela (3007 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026)! There will be free backpacks for Native youth ages 5–19 (while supplies last), food, art activities, and community resources. 🎟️ While…
Children’s Indigenous Authors in Conversation
~With Loralee Sepsey and Desiree Wetz~ Alice Piper Speaks Up and Sitting Rock and the Rock that Became a Mountain _________________________________________________________ Saturday July 18th, 2026 @ 1pm Quiet Quail Books 1906 Commercenter E Suite 118 San Bernardino, CA 92408 RSVP - karina@quietquailbooks.com
Native Adult Listening Session
Del Norte County Native Community Needs Listening Session in Crescent City! If you are Native and live in Del Norte County, join for dinner and a group conversation discussing the latest Community Needs Assessment on Tuesday, July 21st. The listening session will be held at 207 Price Mall in Crescent City from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Free…
Kepler’s Presents: Terria Smith with Piper Kerman
Native journalist and world traveler Terria Smith (Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla) joins us with her memoir of adventure, love, and self-discovery. General admission $16.74 General admission & book $34.59
2026 Indigi-con
The Peoples Home: Intertribal Indigenous Powwow
Join UAII for The People’s Home: Intertribal Indigenous Pow Wow on Saturday, July 25, 2026 for a day of culture, community, and celebration. From powerful drum groups and vibrant dancers to Native artists, food vendors, and cultural sharing, this gathering honors the traditions that continue to bring our communities together. There is an incredible lineup…
Honoring Native Voices
✨ Honoring our Youth and Native Voices ✨ Sunday July 26th join from 3 to 5pm for a special afternoon celebrating Indigenous culture, resilience, and community through music, storytelling, and Hip Hop. Welcoming Blue Eagle Vigil @ishpaa_hepshu , Cultural Educator, Kumeyaay Nation Bird Singer & Rap Artist, as special guest, come experience the rich traditions,…
Learning Landscapes Aya-Kaich
Join Native American Land Conservancy for another incredible weekend of reconnection to landscapes, presentations, workshops, and family time! Camp within these summer gathering lands, listen to Bird singing, and catch up with NALC’s important work at the second Learning Landscapes on James San Jacinto Natural Reserve. Priority Registration begins on July 3rd for all Cahuilla…
62nd Annual Yurok Tribe Salmon Festival
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
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…
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…
$44.95
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…
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