News from Native California

Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering
2021-11-25 05:00 - 08:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
Indigenous Peoples Thanksgiving Sunrise Gathering on Alcatraz Island
Tickets will be on sale soon

Please contact morningstar@treatycouncil.org or rochelle@treatycouncil.org for further information and media inquiries.

Truth & Resistance: Mapping American Indian Genocide in San Francisco
2021-11-30 17:30 - 18:30
The American Indian Cultural District (AICD) in San Francisco is undertaking a project called Mapping Genocide to examine the intentional erasure of American Indian history and contributions. AICD’s Co-founder and Executive Director Sharaya Souza (Taos Pueblo, Ute, Kiowa) and Director of Community Development & Partnerships Paloma Flores (Pit River, Purhepecha) will discuss some of the individuals San Francisco has chosen to honor and their role in American Indian genocide. The panelists will also talk about how you can help create resistance against the systemic erasure of American Indian history throughout San Francisco.
Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MPS2pI24TM6Rx6VDUSQrsA

Community Talking Circle
2021-12-02 17:30
This is a chance for our relatives to come together, be with community, and support one another during the pandemic.
This is an active participation event.
Hosted by Michele Maas (Anishinaabe)
Location: Online event
Cost: Free
Event Contact Information:
Telephone: 888-368-4090
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-talking-circle-tickets-214801435877
Email: jackie@ccuih.org

Sukutt Menyil Fiesta
2021-12-11
Bird singing and dancing. Youth activities. Peon. Senior Bingo. Horseshoe tournament. Food vendors. Arts and crafts vendors.
Location: Torres Martinez Fiesta Grounds – 66725 Martinez Road, Thermal, CA
For more information call (760) 397-0300

PLAYA Presents: Echoes, A Reading with Native Women Writers and Poets
2021-12-12 15:00 - 16:00
A reading featuring Native women writers CMarie Fuhrman, Ruby Hansen Murry, Allison Adelle Hedge Coke, LeAnne Howe, Dawn Pichon Barron and Kimberly Blaeser, and Heyday Berkeley Roundhouse author Deborah Miranda.

Author Talk: Deborah A. Miranda in conversation
2021-12-17 14:00 - 15:00
A conversation with San Francisco Public Library’s On the Same Page author for Nov./Dec., Deborah A. Miranda, discussing her book Bad Indians.

Jules Tavernier and the Elem Pomo
2021-12-18 - 2022-04-17
Jules Tavernier and the Elem Pomo brings together more than seventy-five works to tell the story of Jules Tavernier (1844–1889) and his extraordinary career and encounters with Native peoples, with a focus on his rediscovered masterwork Dance in a Subterranean Roundhouse at Clear Lake, California (1878). The painting now returns to California for the first time in over 140 years as part of an exploration of the artist’s work through a multiplicity of voices and perspectives, including those of Pomo cultural leaders and curators, offering a new interpretation of Tavernier’s body of work. Pieces by Tavernier, as well as representations of the Pomo by his contemporaries, are presented alongside more than fifty examples of fine historic and contemporary Pomo basketry and regalia. These objects celebrate the enduring artistry and resiliency of the Pomo artists and cultural bearers and highlight their continued cultural presence in their homelands today.

https://deyoung.famsf.org/exhibitions/jules-tavernier?utm_medium=email&utm_source=famsfspevents&utm_campaign=education&utm_content=2021-11-19—inline1&mc_cid=85bd501626&mc_eid=875e87f285

AICLS Winter Spoken Word
2021-12-21 17:30 - 18:30
Gather for an event of sharing California Indian Language!
This will be a Zoom open mic event that invites audience participation.
Register at – https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-ygrDIsH9ZMipTWHtFSRHGQVl7UXdMI

Sycuan New Year's Gathering
2021-12-31 13:00 - 17:00

CANCELED - After The Burn Art Exhibit & Closing Reception
2022-01-15
art+movement in collaboration with the FIEA Native American Center for Arts & Culture and the Center Street Gallery at 3182 Center St. Placerville, CA presents the “After the Burn” exhibit. This inaugural exhibit features the works of eleven local Native American and indigenous artists from Northern California and Nevada. Artists included are; Devancy Rain Royalty (Cherokee, Care, Ponca Descendant), Kat Solares (Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians),Meyo Marrufo (Eastern Pomo),Ali Meders Knight (Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria),Denise Davis (Mountain Maidu),Jamie Lanouette (Nisenan),Gemma B. Benton (Menominee and Filipino), Maya Velasco (Tohono O’odham/Chiricahua Apache, Gerald Stone (Seminole/Cherokee),Noixium Berrios (Xicano, Yaqui Tribal Descent),Shanti Parks (Colfax Rancheria),Melissa Melero Moose (Northern Paiute),Jacky Calanchini (Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians),Tiffany Adams (Chemehuevi/Konkow/ Nisenan) and Lorraine Luna (Yoeme).
Closing reception will include an artist discussion panel on California Native TEK Fire practices and the influence of the recent wildland fires and symbolism of fire as reflected in their art.
For more information or for gallery hours contact cam.culturalarts@gmail.com or call 916.597.0777.
Location: 3182 Center Street, Placerville, CA 95667
Cost: Free and RSVP is appreciated

2022 Southwestern Tribal Climate Change Summit
2022-01-19 - 2022-01-21
This event will be a three-day gathering,* with engaging discussions and activities centered around the kinship with fire and its role in community, conservation, and climate change adaptation.
This summit will be hosted by Climate Science Alliance.

Idyllwild Arts Foundation - Native American Arts Program - Indigenous Virtual Intersections - Winter 2022 "Storytelling"
2022-01-26 19:00 - 20:30
Ernest Siva (Serrano and Cahuilla) is a historian, bird singer, linguist, and president and founder of the Dorothy Ramon Learning Center in Banning, California. Join us in a discussion about his journey as a storyteller to his people, the creation of the Dorothy Ramon Center, and stories about his time at Idyllwild Arts starting back in 1960. Ernest shares an intimate journey down memory lane at Idyllwild Arts that started in the late 50s. His stories connect communities and generations orally illustrating the context to our existence on this beautiful mountain as he explains that Mt. San Jacinto has always been a place to gather and share creatively.

Register at – https://idyllwildarts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nQAVvDPORqmWgvLnVDC48A

Community Talking Circle
2022-02-03 17:30 - 19:30
Join the CalHOPE Redline for a Virtual Community Talking Circle to discuss the impacts of COVID-19. This is a chance for relatives to come together, be with community, and support one another during the pandemic. This is an active participation Zoom event. Hosted by Michele Maas (Anishinaabe).
Event Contact Information:
Telephone: 1-888-368-4090
Website: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-talking-circle-tickets-247382897907
Email: jackie@ccuih.org

We Are the Land: A Native History of California in the 20th and 21st Century
2022-02-07 16:00 - 17:30
UCR Native American Student Programs (NASP) announce a book talk with author, Professor William Bauer (Round Valley Indian Tribes).
Join via Zoom at https://ucr.zoom.us/j/99327257962

2022 BAAITS Powwow
2022-02-12
Now the largest Two-Spirit Powwow in North America, the event brings together intertribal dancers, vendors, and singers from tribes across the country.
Virtual event. For more information, visit https://www.baaits.org/2022-powwow

Yuba-Sutter Winter Pow Wow
2022-02-19 12:00 - 18:00
Location:
Marysville Youth and Community Center
1830 B Street, Marysville, CA 95901
Sponsor:
American Indian Education Program
MJUSD, 1919 B Street
Marysville, CA 95901
Contact: Pat Bennett 530-749-6196
pbennett@mjusd.k12.ca.us

Free Event
Public Welcome
All Pow Wow Drums Welcome
All Pow Wow Dancers Welcome
Lots of Fun Dances
American Indian Craft Vendors
Fry Bread and other Food Vendors
Open Gourd at 11 am
Grand Entry at NoOON
Team Dance Contest

International Mother Languages Day Virtual Event
2022-02-21 17:30 - 18:30
Part 1: Catching up with Carolann Jane Duro.
Part 2: “The Language Warriors Manifesto” by Anton Treuer. Book discussion with Carolann Jane Duro and Stephanie Witkowski.
For more information, visit https://www.indigenousbookclub.com/

Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit: Part II
2022-02-25 - 2022-09-01
CONNECTION I & II
Indigenous Art of the Great Basin
Exhibition on display at the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center, Bishop, California

February 25, 2022 – September 2022
Featured artists included in the exhibition are: Ben Aleck, Loretta Burden, Karma Henry, Micqaela Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Lyn Risling and Topah Spoonhunter. Over 50 pieces of art included in this show!

Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center
2300 W Line St, Bishop, CA 93514
Museum hours:
Tuesday-Friday, 10am-6pm
Saturday-Sunday, 10am-3pm

www.melissamelero.com
www.greatbasinnativeartists.com

UCR's NASP Virtual Winter Lecture Series Presents - Mak'Amham: Cafe Ohlone
2022-02-28 16:00 - 17:00
Vincent Medina (East Bay Ohlone) and Louis Trevino (Rumsen Ohlone) share their knowledge on reviving and strengthening traditional Ohlone foods.
naspwls.eventbrite.com

7th Annual Richard M. Milanovich Legacy Hike & 5K Run
2022-03-11 08:00 - 09:30
A fundraising event in honor of the Richard M. Milanovich Educational Fellowship in partnership with UCLA Native Nations Law & Policy Center.
Hosted at the Indian Canyons in Palm Springs, Calif.
Tickets: $10 (ages 5-13), $30 (ages 14-59), $20 (ages 60+).
All tickets include entry to the Hike / 5K Run, t-shirt, hat, finishing medal.
Special prizes for top two runners male / female categories.

Basket Making Workshop with Corine Pearce
2022-03-19 10:00 - 13:00
Corine Pearce, Pomo artist and cultural educator from Redwood Valley, will lead this hands-on workshop on Pomo basket weaving. Make your own twined basket to take home!
The class will be limited to 25 people. Kids under 10 can join with an adult present. Masks are required. To reserve your spot, call the Museum at (707) 467-2836.
This workshop is included with Museum admission. Admission is always free for Museum Members, Native Americans, and Active Military.

Antonio Garra Day
2022-03-19 11:00 - 16:00

Klamath Dam Removal Update and Rally
2022-03-24 18:00 - 20:00
Spreakers from the Yurok Tribe, Karuk Tribe, and Hoopa Valley Tribe. Updates on the dam removal and the DEIS comment period, and new Klamath Salmon run short film.
Join at tinyurl.com/KlamathDamsDEIS

Tribal Oak Tree Foster Family Agency Community Meeting
2022-03-25 17:30 - 18:30

Farm Volunteer Day at Heron Shadow
2022-03-26 09:00 - 15:00
A volunteer work day at The Cultural Conservancy’s Heron Shadow Farm.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/farm-volunteer-day-at-heron-shadow-registration-298812615577

Waging Words Series: Native Voices Through Poetry
2022-03-26 16:00 - 18:00
Pamela J. Peters is hosting Waging Words: Native Womens’ Voices in Poetry.
This live and intimate poetry event is set to take place at The Revery LA and will feature 4 talented poets: Kelly Cabellero (Tongva), Emily Clarke (Cahuilla), Roanna Shebala (Navajo), and Tabitha Smith (North Fork Mono Tribe).

Panhe Gathering
2022-03-27 10:00 - 16:00

Two Spirit Health Webinar
2022-03-31 14:00 - 15:00
Two Spirit community members have been left out of conversations and advocacy when it comes to Trans Rights. This Trans Day of Visibility, we are bringing Two Spirit communities to the forefront and hosting a webinar on Two Spirit Health and Wellness. Learn more about how LGBTQIA+ organizations can collaborate and uplift Two Spirit voices in their work and more during the webinar!
Panelists include:
Yuè Begay (She/Her) with Indigenous Pride LA
Samuel “Sam” White Swan-Perkins (He/His)
Wendy Schlater (she/her) with The La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians Avellaka Program – Rainbow of Truth Circle
Xico Garza (Two Spirit Elder/Two Spirit/He) with Wild Places
Dannie Cesena (he/they) with the CA LGBTQ HHS Network
Register at: https://bit.ly/3JkwJL2

California's American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival
2022-04-02 - 2022-04-03
California’s American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival (CAIIFF) offers audiences in Southern California the finest work in American Indian film and media on an annual basis. On April 2nd, 2022, CAIIFF presents the California Premiere of the live theatrical production of “Bear Grease” starring Crystal Lightning and MC RedCloud. On April 3rd, 2022, CAIIFF presents the West Coast premiere of “Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting” a documentary that examines the movement that is ending the use of Native American names, logos, and mascots in the world of sports and beyond.
Location: Pechanga Resort Casino, Temecula, CA
Event Contact Information:
Telephone: 760-750-3535
Website: http://www.caiiff.com
Email: cicsc@csusm.edu

Bus Trip to See "Jules Tavernier and the Elem Pomo"
2022-04-02 07:30 - 17:00
A bus trip to the de Young Museum in San Francisco. To see the stunning and important exhibition, Jules Tavernier and the Elem Pomo, organized by the de Young and New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. The show includes 15 items from the Grace Hudson Museum’s collections of Pomo basketry and material culture.
Ticket price includes: 1) round-trip bus transportation, departing from and returning to Civic Center in Ukiah; 2) admission to the de Young Museum; 3) a complimentary copy of the exhibition book.
Guests are responsible for their own meals: bring a sack lunch and snacks, dine at the museum’s cafe, or you can find outdoor food vendors within a short walk of the de Young. Proof of vaccination and mask will be required before boarding the bus in Ukiah!
To purchase tickets, click 2022 BUS TRIP.
