Save the Date!Join us for the UC Davis 50th Annual Powwow on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 from 11AM–9PM at the University Credit Union Center (U Center).This year’s theme: Indigenous Resistance: Honoring the Past, Stewarding the Future.More details to come. We hope to see you there!
✨Please save the date for an upcoming Cultural Protocols & Community Response Community Gathering taking place on: 🗓️April 11, 2026 📍 Choinumni Park 🔺This gathering will bring together families, survivors, cultural and spiritual leaders, and community partners for prayer, cultural practices, youth and family activities, and shared dialogue rooted in respect and tradition. 🔺This gathering…
Mark your calendars! Native Americans in Philanthropy’s 2026 Annual Conference is headed to Riverside, California, on April 14–16, 2026! Get ready to gather with changemakers, culture keepers, and visionaries at the intersection of philanthropy, Native advocacy, and Tribal sovereignty. Honor the past, celebrate the present, and build a future rooted in Indigenous values and…
Save the Date! Friday April 17th - Sunday April 19th 2026, Arcadia County Park.
This Friday, April 17, join CA Native Vote for a FREE virtual Protector Safety Training designed for Native youth who are organizing, witnessing harm, or feeling called to step into their role as community protectors. You’ll learn practical tools to participate more safely in actions, gatherings, and mobilizations, while taking care of yourself and those…
Sherman's Annual Powwow: April 18th, 2026
Explore the art of storytelling through illustrations and dialogue. From developing compelling characters and plots to mastering visual techniques and panel layout, this workshop will guide you through every step of creating a unique comic! Taught by Native American artist, Devaney Rain Royalty (Ponca/Cree/Tsalagi/Gaelic). Date: 2026-04-18 Location: Maidu Activity Center - 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive,…
Saturday, April 18, 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tickets $100 (includes supplies, instruction, and boxed lunch) Learn more about native plants and their traditional uses, past and present, with Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Member Dr. Sean Milanovich. This workshop includes guided hands-on identification practice in the Education Garden and additional plant talks…
🪶🌳🪶 Come find Kumeyaay Community College at the 2nd Annual 2026 SCIA Festival! 🌟 Miss Kumeyaay Meet & Greet - Stop by after Miss Kumeyaay Nation Jadalyn Pham @jayduh.lyn gives her morning welcome on the main stage. Get a picture, ask her about her reign and/or the Miss Kumeyaay Pagent process! 🌟 Stop by and…
Check out NCIDC's Planter Box Workshop!Sign up here: Go.ncidc.org/plantersSaturday, April 18th - 10 am - 3 pmSunday, April 19th - 10 am - 3 pm*Limit 20 participants per day*Located in Crescent City at the DNIEC - 888 4th St., Crescent City, CAContact Bubba@ncidc.org with any questions!
The Agave Harvest and Tasting is an annual event sponsored by the Malki Museum. It is held on two consecutive Saturdays in mid- to late-April, when the Agave plants were traditionally gathered. The agave or amul was a basic food staple for the Cahuilla and Kumeyaay Indians of Southern California. The harvested agave is…
Celebrate Mother’s Day in a meaningful way Join UAII for a special hands-on workshop led by Navajo artist Bríghid Pulskamp, where participants will learn about Juniper Necklace stories, cultural teachings, and create a heartfelt gift to honor the mothers and women in their lives.This is more than a workshop, it is a space to connect…
Description: This FREE family-friendly event serves as an opportunity for Indigenous communities to gather, celebrate and share deep history and traditions with all in attendance. From Native Pit River artist’s Raymond LeBeau’s debut art exhibition to hands-on activity stations, there will be something for everyone to enjoy at Yoomén. Visitors can enjoy lunch with a…
Verona Marina Grand Opening⠀ Saturday, April 25, 9am – 4pm⠀ 6955 Garden Highway, Nicolaus, CA⠀ ⠀ Join a day of culture, community, and celebration at the Verona Marina Grand Opening event. Enjoy traditional dancers, local vendors, cultural demonstrations, games, prizes, and more at this family-friendly, drug and alcohol-free event.⠀ ⠀ There is no admission or…
Don’t forget to keep your calendars marked for California Native Spring Festival at IFH! Come through on Sunday, April 26th for a day of music, workshops, Native vendors, and time together to honor California Native traditions. Gardening Day will take place the day before on Saturday, April 25. See you there!
SNAHC presents “Culture is Prevention” Open Mic Night in celebration of National Poetry Month! Join on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 6:00 PM–8:30 PM at the SNAHC Family Youth Center on Florin Road for a powerful evening of poetry, spoken word, songs, and storytelling. The night will feature special guest speakers, singers, storytellers, and a…
SAVE THE DATE - May 1, 2026 The Indigenous Stories Film Festival and Art Walk is back! We're now accepting submissions for Native based short films dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices through storytelling. With multiple film categories - including youth-based films - this is a night of visibility, creativity, and community you won't want to…
Save the date!! UCLA's 41st annual powwow hosted by the American Indian Student Association will take place on May 2nd 10am-10pm & May 3rd 10am-6pm! It will be located in the Wallis Annenberg Stadium. For any inquires please email : theuclapowwow@gmail.com
51st Cupa Days May 2-3, 2026, Cupa Cultural Center Grounds Saturday 10am to Dusk, Sunday 11am-4:30pm - Opening Ceremonies 10am Saturday - Peon Games at dusk on Saturday Free Admission and parking The Public is Welcome Vendor inquiries contact Na'Leigha Aguayo @ (760) 891-3590 or naguayo@palatribe.com No Drugs, Alcohol, Vaping, or Smoking are permitted…
An outdoor reading with award-winning poet Solange Aguilar, featuring selections from their debut collection Red Like Earth. Red Like Earth centers around the color red and explores the three main emotions Aguilar associates with it: love, anger, and their Indigenous identity. The afternoon will also feature a Q&A and book signing session.
Please join the Yurok Tribe May 5th for the Yurok MMIP Awareness Day & Walk. This event will be held at the Adorni Center in Eureka from 12:30-4:30pm. This will be a powerful day of remembrance for missing and murdered Indigenous people with prayer, walk, speakers and dinner. For more information. contact TKSNN@yuroktribe.nsn.us or nboulby@yuroktribe.nsn.us.…
Museum admission is $10 for adults 18+ Museum admission is $5 for: Children 6-17 Seniors 65+ Students with valid student ID Museum admission is free for: Agua Caliente Tribal members and guests of tribal members Children under 6 Museum pass holders and guests of museum pass holders
The California Indian Studies Conference and Gathering is set to be hosted in Patwin homelands at UC Davis. More info to come!
Join Native Arts Festival for Native artists, dancers, storytellers, food vendors, and community celebration! Become a sponsor here: https://progressivetribalalliance.com/sponsors Experience original artwork, handcrafted goods, live performances, and creative showcases in a vibrant community gathering that highlights talent, skill, and entrepreneurship. This festival creates space for artists and makers to share their work, connect with new…
The California Department of Veterans Affairs Tribal Veterans Mental Health Summit is a two‑day event focused on honoring Native American veterans and promoting suicide prevention through culturally grounded approaches. The summit brings together Tribal leaders, veterans, clinicians, service providers, and state partners to learn, connect, and share resources that reflect the unique needs of Tribal…
From the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians: "The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians invites you to join us in a community event recognizing the establishment of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation in 1876." All Welcome. Free event. Friday, May 15th, 2026 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza 140 N. Indian…
Make your own elderberry clapper stick, a musical instrument used throughout history by California Indigenous peoples. Learn about its cultural significance while shaping, decorating, and assembling your instrument. Guided by instructor Michael Ramirez (Konkow Maidu). Date: 2026-05-16 Location: Maidu Activity Center - 1960 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA 95661 Cost: $55.00 Image: Winter-Spring-2026-Website-Program-Images-4.png Event Contact…
🪶Save the Date🪶 Join us at UC San Diego 14th Annual Powwow on May 17, 2026 at the UC San Diego Price Center! All are welcome! Stay tuned for more details! ✨
Save the date for the 2026 Salmon Run: May 21 - 24 Stay tuned for updates!
43rd Annual UCR Pow Wow Cahuilla Birdsingers May 22-24, 2026 University of California, Riverside Riverside Sports Complex 1000 W. Blaine St. Riverside, CA 92507 Free Parking in Lot 26 *Admission is Free & Open to the Public* All Dancers, Drums, and Birdsingers Welcome!!!
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