Combining various media in his sculptures, paintings, and installations, Gerald Clarke derives artistic inspiration from his homeland’s cultural heritage and its desert and mountain environment, expressing traditional ideas in surprising and contemporary forms. His diverse artistic output resonates with histories of assemblage, pop, conceptual, and politically engaged art produced by both Native and non-native artists.
The California American Indian and Indigenous Film Festival highlights current films from American Indian filmmakers, producers, directors, and actors working through Indian Country.
This show brings together the passion of the country's top dealers and artists, with collectors, and those interested in exploring the rich cultures of the Americas. With an emphasis on Antique American Indian art, as well as Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial and the best contemporary American Indian art, this show offers something for everyone, including jewelry,…
In conjunction with Hans Baumann’s exhibition Hans Baumannn: 5 Distillations (Salton Sea), Pitzer College Art Galleries is hosting a symposium “Sovereignty Expanded: Indigenous Geographies of the Contemporary American West,” on Friday, February 28 and Saturday, February 29 in Benson Auditorium at Pitzer College. In 2017, Hans Baumann initiated a long-term artistic collaboration with the Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla…
This event with feature Kari Norgaard, author of Salmon & Acorns Feed Our People, and Ron Reed with an introduction by Charlie Reed. The event is set to take place in the Native Forum at Humboldt State University.
The event has been postponed until further notice. Featuring the best in films by, about, and starring Native Americans and other Indigenous peoples. Showcasing enlightening films, documentaries and short films from some of today’s premier Indigenous filmmakers.
The event has been postponed until further notice. The conference offers the opportunity to share traditional and academic teaching and learning. This conference honors the commitment of the family and all those who have contributed to the advancement of Indian Education in California.
This annual event features cultural dance, traditional art vendors, food, and community.
The event has been postponed until further notice.
This event has been canceled. Indian tacos, jewelry, Native American dancers, and much more. For more info, visit nativeamericanstudentprograms@redlands.edu
Native American Gathering & Celebration of Protection and Preservation. Enjoy this free event, featuring singers, storytelling, speakers, basketry demos, children’s activities & games, artisans, good food, and lots more! For more info: Rebecca Robles, rebobles1@gmail.com, San Onofre Parks Foundation, (949) 366-8599, sgoggins@sanoparks.org
The event has been postponed until further notice. In honor of Native American culture, song and history, the Big Time is an opportunity to strengthen and reinforce tribal identity. Honoring and celebrating California Native traditions through songs, games, resources. Honor the land of the Wiyot Tribe, on which the campus is located. Arts & crafts…
Traditional area dancing, singing, and drums, vendors, food. Chumash storytelling, and children’s crafts.
The Mills College Pow Wow is a longstanding community event supported by the Bay Area’s Native American community and one of few in the Bay Area by and for the urban American Indian community.
Live online presentation with basket weaver, culture bearer, and indigenous language advocate Carly Tex (Western Mono) as part of the ACTA Shelter Together video series. Carly will be sharing the basketry and techniques behind acorn processing from her home in Fresno. Watch at https://www.facebook.com/caltradarts/?fref=mentions&__tn__=K-R
This event is part of the UC Davis Native American Studies' 50th Anniversary Departmental Colloquium series. On Thursday 4/9 from 12pm-1pm the department will present Dr. Cutcha Risling Baldy, “Indigenous Studies for Decolonized Futures, or What the Frick Are We Supposed to Do Now? (Hint: Give the Land Back)” via Facebook Live. Watch at https://www.facebook.com/UCDavisNAS/
The event includes Native American music, dancing, prayers, food, jewelry and clothes from various tribes. For more info visit contact cmedellin@sdsu.edu
A workshop series focused on Building Community Engaged Scholarship on April 16 and April 23 from 12:00-1:00pm. Dr. Leal is an alum of UC Davis Native American Studies. Please tune in for an update of what she doing now and how her work is benefiting Native American communities. Will stream live on Facebook.
Every Friday at 2 p.m. the Clarke Historical Museum will host a new "Ask the Curator" Facebook Live event. Each week one of the Clarke's curators/registrars/volunteers will give a short talk and answer whatever questions you might have about the ins and outs of what goes on behind the scenes at museums. Tune in at https://www.facebook.com/ClarkeHistoricalMuseum/
This is a free, family friendly event celebrating Native American culture. Dance and drum competitions. Arts and crafts and food vendors will be available.
All drummers and dancers welcome. For more info, visit https://www.csudh.edu/slice/aii/
Save the Date! This event is for Native Youth Ages 13 – 19, who are in middle & high school.
Virtual talk with tribal judges Abby Abinanti and Leona Colegrove. Live on Two-Feathers-NAFS Facebook.
A workshop series focused on Building Community Engaged Scholarship on April 16 and April 23 from 12:00-1:00pm. Dr. Risling Baldy is an alum of UC Davis Native American Studies. Please tune in for an update of what she doing now and how her work is benefiting Native American communities. Will stream live on Facebook.
Inter Tribal Sport is set to host an hour-long exercise session, hosted by Youth Fitness Specialist, Bradley Guachino. Please wear comfortable exercise clothes, bring a water bottle, and have a small space to exercise. Link - zoom.com/j/8616839515
Virtual workshop led by Meyo Marrufo (Eastern Pomo). To register, email cimcc.interns@gmail.com.
Hosted by the Coastanoan Rumsen Humaya Singers & Dancers. All drums and dancers welcome.
A safe and respectful space for Indigenous Women and Non-Binary folks to come together and support one another. DM @indigenouswomenhike on Instagram for Zoom information.
A Zoom virtual meet up with Native vendors. Listen to their stories and catch up with the CIMCC Tribal Youth Ambassadors. To join, please email cimcc.interns@gmail.com.
This charity hike takes place at the Indian Canyons in Palm Springs, Southern California. Proceeds benefits the Richard M. Milanovich Educational Fellowship at The George Washington University in Washington D.C.
Are you planning a California Indian event that should be on our calendar? 
Copyright © News from Native California. All Rights Reserved.
