Film Screening: “Indian Alley”

Your Neighborhood Museum and Pamela J. Peters Present a Film Screening: "Indian Alley" followed by a Q&A with the artist and community members along with a Pop-Up photography exhibit! Saturday September 2, 2023, 3:30 214 N. Maclay Ave, San Fernando, Ca 91340 Free Parking on the corner of Maclay & 3rd Street lot.

2023 State ICWA Conference

Bear River Band of Rohnerville Rancheria Tish Non Community Center Loleta, CA, United States

"Upholding ICWA Through Partnerships & Equity"   Organized by California Department of Social Services and Hosted by: Yurok Tribe   Limited lodging available through Bear River Casino (707) 633-0949 or (800) 761-2327 Additional lodging can be found in Fortuna, CA (approximately 6 miles from venue) For more information, please feel free to contact Valerie Ryles…

Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California’s Coast Range

de Young Museum 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr., San Francisco, CA, United States

Opening Day: Contemporary Indigenous Voices Coast Range Saturday October 7\11am-2:15pm In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and California Native American Day, come and join us for the opening day celebration for Contemporary Indigenous Voices of California’s South Coast Range. Participate in a conversation with artists, cultural leaders, and elders from the…

Moompetam American Indian Festival

Aquarium of the Pacific 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA, United States

In celebration of the local American Indian cultures, the Aquarium will host its nineteenth annual Moompetam Festival. This celebration features traditional cultural craft demonstrations, storytelling, music, and dance. The festival celebrates indigenous California maritime cultures, including Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseno, and Kumeyaay. 9/9/2023 9am-5pm and 9/10/2023 9am-5pm Included with general admission to guests. Free…

16th Annual Dee-ni’ Day

Howonquet Hall Community Center 101 Indian Ct., Smith River, CA, United States

A celebration of the Tolowa culture with the community. It’s a free, family-friendly event, open to the public. All are invited to come out and enjoy the food and craft vendors, cultural demonstrations, kid activities, and more! There will be a stick game, gambling and horseshoe tournament. Registration forms can be found here: https://www.tolowa-nsn.gov/329/DEE-NI-DAY. The…

American Indian Day 5K Run/Walk

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

Join the United American Indian Involvement community on a fun 5k run/walk at the 2023 American Indian Day! The 5k event will start 8 am with Check-in and bib pick-up from 6:30 -7:45 am. The event will start at the Autry Museum of the American West. Contact nnunez@uaii.org or 213-238-9835 with any questions.

Native Artist Professional Development feat. Tiffany Adams, Carolyn Melenani Kuali`i, and Ben Sherman

CSU San Marcos 333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078, San Marcos, CA, United States

This 2-day program is tailored to provide Native artists with the essential tools and support to manage small businesses, ensuring sustainability for themselves, their families, and their communities. Hosted in partnership with the California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center (CICSC), this empowering experience brings together trainers Tiffany Adams (Chemehuevi/Koyoomk’awi/Nisenan), Carolyn Melenani Kuali`i (Native Hawaiian/Apache), and…

The Iridescence of Knowing

OxyArts 4757 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The Iridescence of Knowing invites visitors to explore the rich lineage of Indigenous cultural production in Tovaangar, known today as the greater Los Angeles basin. The exhibition brings together a collection of works from diverse artists from multiple generations and varied First Peoples communities of Southern California. The works challenge conventional boundaries between "craft" and…

2023 San Manuel Pow Wow

CSU San Bernardino 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, United States

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.

The Gallery at Yuba Sutter Arts & Culture, American Indian Education Program Gallery Reception

The Gallery at Yuba Sutter 624 E Street, Marysville, CA, United States

This student artist gallery exhibit and reception features artwork by a group of remarkable young Native American artists. The works on display embody the gifts of the land and the artists’ transformative labor. This gathering of young emerging artists provides a glimpse into the tribal landscapes of the region and the active connections that have…

Salt + Spine Live: The State of California Cuisine

Mill Valley Public Library 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, United States

Salt + Spine Live: The State of California Cuisine A Conversation with Leading Cookbook Authors Join us as we bring cookbooks to life with a live recording of the award-winning Salt + Spine podcast, which features compelling cookbook authors in conversation. For this thought-provoking episode focused on the "State of California Cuisine," host Brian Hogan Stewart…

Native American Medicine Wheel: Color Symbolism with Ocean Escalanti

Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive 2155 Center Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

How do we relate to the brilliance of color around us? What association of color is rooted within our ancestral cultures? How do these ideas connect with the modern world of design and technology? Join Indigenous artist Ocean Escalanti for an interactive presentation of color as slow and deliberate creation, in relation to these questions and knowledge…

Coastal Clean UP

Point Mugu State Park: Mugu Beach 799 Pacific Coast Highway, Mugu, CA, United States

For questions please contact info@wishtoyo.org Free parking for Volunteers!Our Staff will be handing out parking passes Please bring your own bucket and gloves. We will provide supplies to those who need them.   Thank you for doing your part in protecting the ocean!

Bioneers Intertribal Rights of Nature Gathering

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

Sponsored by Bioneers and the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, this 2-Day gathering explores rights of nature-based strategies for protecting ancestral homelands, waters, sacred sites, plants, and animals.

Screening and Conversation with Filmmaker

OxyArts 4757 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Oxy Arts and the Media Arts & Culture Department present an evening of screening and conversation with Fox Maxy (Payómkawichum and Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians), who is a filmmaker based in San Diego, CA. Her first feature length film, Gush, premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2023. For 2022-2024, she is a Vera List Center Borderlands Fellow.…

2023 California Native American Day

CSU San Bernardino 5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, United States

California Native American Day celebrates the states' Indigenous People. Visit this event for educational presentations, songs, dances, and stories from California Native Peoples.

56th Annual California Native American Day

California State Capitol 1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA, United States

This event is hosted by the California Tribal Chairpersons’ Association in partnership with the State of California, and is a great opportunity to celebrate the rich history and culture of California Tribes. This year’s theme is “Protecting Our People Through Sovereignty: Past, Present, and Future.”

2023 Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow

Morongo Indian Reservation 13000 Malki Rd., Banning, CA, United States

Contest powwow singing and dancing, birdsinging and dancing, peon games, food vendors, arts & crafts vendors.

Native American Health Center’s 2023 Powwow

International Community School 2825 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States

Native American Health Center is excited to announce its 2023 Powwow will take place on September 23rd—the Saturday following California Native American Day! Vendor Contact: NAHCevents@nativehealth.org Powwow Coordinator: Valerie Arnold (510) 485-5907

Celebrate Kumeyaay New Year!

San Pasqual Battlefield State Historic Park 15808 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA, United States

Community Gardening Day!

2 Fort Mason 11, SF, 94123

Also happening on October 14th, Location TBD.

HCOE Equity Series Welcome Event Native American Studies Model Curriculum Update (K-12) and Lesson Demonstration

Sequoia Center 901 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA, United States

Maggie Peters and Rebecca Lowry will present at our first in person event of the new school year. They will give an update on the Native American Studies Model Curriculum, a state-wide initiative to assemble educational resources on the diverse Native cultures of CA. There will also be an activity using visual and literary arts…

Free

AB 1314 Feather Alert Implementation

LA County County Department of Education 9300 Imperial HWY, Downey, CA, United States

LA County has the largest population of Native American people of any county in the nation. My team and I will be in LA Co. on September 26th from 5:30pm to 8:30pm for our Roundtable Implementation event for AB1314, the Feather Alert. After an already successful execution of the alert in June, come learn how…

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