American Indian Chamber EXPO’24

Agua Caliente Resort Spa 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA, United States

Indian Country's Premier Procurement Conference & Trade Fair Starting with Business Empowerment Sunday, Monday afternoon Tribal Leader and enterprise focused interactive discussions through Procurement Super Opportunities Tuesday, these events will leave you inspired, connected and armed with information to grow, start and scale your business for success. There is no greater value in Indian Country…

California Indian History Before and After the Gold Rush

Online

The California gold rush is one of the most iconic stories in American history. While the gold rush is taught in almost every U.S. history class in the United States, what is often left out is the Native American experience before, during, and after this brief but pivotal time period. Take a deep dive with…

Good Medicine: A Night of Live Native Stand-Up

Cal Shakes 100 California Shakespeare Theatre Way, Orinda, CA, United States

Doors open at 6 p.m., leaving plenty of time for guests to explore the Native artisan market, savor tasty food and refreshments and enjoy live pre-show music before the show begins at 8 p.m. Vendors participating in the artisan market include Kirbear Yurok Designs, Turquoise Hogan Creations, Where the Land Meets the Sky Studio and…

30th Festival of New Plays

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

About the Event Celebrate 30 years of new Native plays! A cornerstone of the American theatre, Native Voices continues to cultivate opportunities for Native playwrights. As part of a ten-day residency, playwrights are partnered with an artistic team and company of actors to explore their scripts and continue the cultural conversation of what it is…

Amplifying Native Voices in the Classroom

Online

August Teacher Workshop for Elementary and Middle School educators. Friday August 2nd from 10am-12pm on Zoom. In this engaging session, elementary and middle school teachers, discover effective ways to integrate Native perspectives into lessons at the beginning of the school year. For more information and to register visit: Amplifying Native Voices in the Classroom

Sierra Mono Museum 52nd Annual Indian Fair Days & Pow Wow

North Fork Recreation Center 33507 Recreation Road 230, North Fork, CA, United States

Public welcome, food & craft vendors, dance competition! A Pow Wow, or cultural celebration, as it was called in former times, is a truly family event growing out of the economic, social, and cultural experiences of many Native American tribes. Pow Wows allow people to come together to sing, dance, make friends, renew old friendships,…

Mother Earth Clan Ways with Youth Advisory Board & Lorene Sisquoc

Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center 5800 S Eastern Ave Suite 500, Commerce, CA, United States

Sacred Path Indigenous Wellness Center will be hosting a workshop with the Mother Earth Clan. The workshop will happen with the center's Youth Advisory Board Meeting. It’s open to all youth from ages 12 to 24. To register email pflores@sacredpath.org.

Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements

Zoom

Are you wanting to become a good ally to tribal communities? Then Redbud Resource Group has the training for you! On August 6th, 2024, they will be hosting a Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements workshop, which is an interactive 2.5 hour workshop for individuals seeking to grow their allyship with Native peoples and their communities. In…

Learning Landscapes

Idyllwild Arts Campus 52500 Temecula Rd., Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA, United States

Learning landscapes returns to Idyllwild in August. This event is open to Native families from the Coachella Valley, San Gorgonio Pass, and surrounding areas. Lodging and meals are provided, but space is limited. If you are interested in attending this Learning Landscapes programing without lodging accommodations, send an email to programs@nativeamericanland.org for details To register…

Annual Queer Ecos Field Trip

Sequoia National Park Visalia, CA, United States

Free event hosted by The Queer Sol Collective, Save The Redwoods, and Rainbow Spaces for youth ages 13 to 19.

Hawaiian Gardens Robert Canada Friendship Pow Wow 2024

Fedde Sports Complex 21409 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA, United States

All dancers and drums welcome. Saturday, August 17th, 2024: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm Sunday, August 18th, 2024: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm Fedde Sports Complex 21409 Elaine Avenue, Hawaiian Gardens, CA, 90716

60th Annual Salmon Festival

Klamath, Ca

SAVE THE DATE! The Yurok Tribe’s 60th Annual Klamath Salmon Festival is happening on Saturday, August 17. Every year, the Yurok Tribe puts on the Salmon Festival to collectively celebrate the majestic Klamath River. All are invited to the family-oriented event. Held in Klamath on the Yurok Reservation, the Salmon Festival includes live music, cultural…

Billy Mills – Book Signing/Meet & Greet

State Indian Museum 2618 K St., Sacramento, CA, United States

Event Details: Date/Time - 08/17/2024 (11:00 am to 1:00 pm) Location - 2618 K Street, Sacramento, CA State Indian Museum SHP Cost - Free Description: Billy Mills, Oglala Lakota, Olympic 10,000 meter run gold medal winner and author, will be at the State Indian Museum on August 17th signing copies of his new children's book,…

2024 Dragonfly Gala

Morongo Community Center 13000 Fields Rd., Banning, CA, United States

Dorothy Ramon Learning Center will celebrate Malki Museum at the 2024 Dragonfly Gala! Join the event to give the Dragonfly Award for high-soaring achievements in saving and sharing Native American cultures to Malki! MORONGO COMMUNITY CENTER 13000 Malki Road, Morongo Reservation The 2024 Dragonfly Gala is supported by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. Bird…

Informative Lecture: Unrecognized in California

Federal Acknowledgement and the San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians You are invited to an informative lecture by Dr. Olivia Chilcote who will talk about her newly released book, Unrecognized in California, which tells the story of the San Luis Rey Band’s efforts to gain recognition through the Federal Acknowledgment Process. In the context…

Our Water Ways: A Tribal Community Screening

Yurok Country Visitor Center 101 Klamath Boulevard, Klamath, California

Come join the visitor center for a special screening of Our Water Ways, a film celebrating tribal communities' deep connection to our precious water sources. Sacred Places Institute for Indigenous Peoples’ Media Team is organizing a tribal screening of the film "Our Water Ways". This film highlights the deep connection between the people and their…

Sycuan Fashion Show: The Fire Within

Sycuan Casino 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon, CA, United States

The Sycuan Band of The Kumeyaay Nation would like to present their 2024 Sycuan Fashion Show. A place to showcase Native American talents in the field of art in the mainstream. This year they will showcase 11 designers from all over turtle Island and their designs will be for sale after the show. Doors open…

$20

35th Annual Sycuan Powwow

5577 Dehesa Rd. El Cajon, California 92019 5577 Dehesa Road, El Cajon, CA, United States

Annual Acorn Festival

Tuolumne Rancheria 19595 Mi Wu St., Tuolumne, CA, United States

The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians invites you to the Annual Acorn Festival, a traditional celebration of the black oak acorn harvest with California traditional dancers, hand games tournament, Native arts & crafts, more. No pets, drugs, or alcohol allowed. Mi Wu Street, Tuolumne Rancheria, Tuolumne, CA 95379 209-928-5300/928-347

New Exhibition: Brian Duane Tripp (1945-2022)

Clarke Historical Museum 240 E. Street, Eureka, CA, United States

Join the museum for a journey into the vibrant world of Brian Duane Tripp (1945-2022), a celebrated member of the Karuk Tribe whose artistic prowess and cultural contributions have left an indelible mark on history. Including the mural on the Clarke’s building in Opera Alley, “ The Sun Set Twice On The People That Day.”…

UAII 23rd Annual Community Gathering and Family Picnic

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

United American Indian Involvement is hosting American Indian Day celebration on September 8th, 2024 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Autry Museum (South Lawn Area). Delicious food - Entertaining performances - A mini powwow Feel free to bring lawn chairs and your regalia for the mini powwow. Make sure to explore all booths…

National Heirloom Expo

Ventura County Fairgrounds 10 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, California

Come hang out with the Wishtoyo Chumash Foundation at the National Heirloom Expo going on from September 10th through 12th! Wishtoyo will be talking about the exciting and impactful work they're doing to rematriate the land and restore Native food systems. They will be discussing local native plants and their importance to Chumash culture. It’s…

California Truth & Healing Council: In Person Regional Hearing – East Bay

UC Berkeley Native Community Center Anthony Hall on Eshleman Rd, Berkeley, California

Please join the California Truth & Healing Council for the September Regional Hearings in the East Bay Area. Regional Hearings are an opportunity for tribes and California Native Americans to provide testimony to the Council on specific issues that may be unique to the region. These meetings are in-person but will be recorded and posted…

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