Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements

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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…

Steps to Landback: A Community Film Night

Butte College 3536 Butte Campus Dr, Oroville, California

The resource group invites you to a special community film night and gathering at Butte College! Sponsored by the Native American Center at Butte College, in collaboration with Happy Valley Film Co. and Redbud Resource Group, the film highlights the Konkow Band of Maidu Indians on their journey to Land Reclamation & Cultural Revitalization. 📅…

Pá’Čapa Documentary Screening and Directors Panel

Benton Museum of Art Pomona College 120 West Bonita Avenue, Claremont, CA, United States

Thursday, September 12, 2024 | 7:00 pm–8:15 pm Join the college for a screening and panel with directors Lorene Sisquoc, Blossom Maciel, Daisy Ocampo Diaz, and Rosie Aranda. Mt. Rubidoux, a sacred mountain located in Riverside, California, overlooks the Santa Ana River bend. This mountain is an iconic Riverside landmark and includes a three-mile recreational…

Table Mountain Rancheria’s 21st Annual Pow-Wow

Table Mountain Casino Resort Pow Wow Grounds 777 Jackpot Lane, Friant, California

It’s Pow-Wow time! Join the Table Mountain September 13th - 15th for Table Mountain Rancheria’s 21st Annual Pow-Wow! Admission is free and open to the public! There will be food and craft vendors and plenty of dancing! View the full schedule of events at tmcasino.com/powwow. For more information, call 559-316-6399.    

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

UC Berkeley Pinnantak Garden 1376 Ashby Ave, 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…

Moompetam American Indian Festival

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

You are invited to join the Aquarium of the Pacific for its twentieth annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. This celebration features traditional cultural craft demonstrations, storytelling, music, and dance. The festival celebrates indigenous California maritime cultures, including Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseño, and Kumeyaay. General admission is required. Free for Aquarium members with reservations. DATE…

Speaking Landscapes

Hunat Paač Pihaáka (Bears Water) Address and directions to the preserve will be provided to registered guests prior to the event.

Spend some time with the Native American Land Conservancy at Hunat Paač Pihaáka (Bears Water) in Morongo Valley, September 14, from 10AM-1PM. They will be hosting two wonderful Native artists, Rose Ann Hamilton and Alicia Adams along with a small hike around the preserve, guided by Elizabeth Paige. Please visit the NALC's website or check…

Good Medicine: A Night of Live Native Stand-up

Oakland Museum of California 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Sat., Sept. 14 catch Good Medicine at @oaklandmuseumca! Don’t miss this stacked lineup with @_rezzalicious, @moccasincomedy, @dkechohawk and @jackiecomedy! Tickets on sale now 🎟️ Arrive early for live tunes by @johnpaulhodge, food by @wahpepahskitchen and @pro_ve_cho, and a Native artisan market, featuring handcrafted jewelry, beadwork and accessories. Alcoholic drinks and other beverages will be available…

$1 – $25

2024 California Native Creations Art Show

Finley Community Center 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, California

The art show will again be hosted by the City of Santa Rosa, and held in the beautiful Person Senior Wing of the Finley Community Center in Santa Rosa. ​ Show opens to the public on Sept. 16  – Thursday, Nov. 21. Reception:  Friday, October 4,  from 5p.m. – 7p.m. Tri-County Pomo Dancers will join the event. Show…

Community Blessing

Native American Health Center 1443 Derby Ave., Oakland, CA, United States

All are welcome to come to the center's next Community Blessing at their Janet King Ceremonial Space on September 18th. Join them for blessings from Traditional Healing Practitioner MarTan Martinez, (Pomo/Wappo), and build connections with your community. For further details, reach out to DallasW@nativehealth.org #CommunityBlessing #BayAreaNatives #CommunityHealth #CultureIsPrevention

California Indian Day Celebration: In Collaboration with Sherman Indian High School

Sherman Indian High School 9010 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA, United States

Next week, September 19th, join the center for their California Indian Day celebration in collaboration with Sherman Indian High School. They will be set up in the Kellogg Plaza, where they will host CA native food tastings, intertribal drum, bird singing, dancing and more! Come out and join in!

Autry After Hours | Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Fashion

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

Join the museum for a fashion-focused tour of their latest exhibition Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Art, Fashion, Technology  by curator Amy Scott. Schedule: 5:30 p.m. | Food and Beverages Available for Purchase 6 p.m. | Museum Galleries Open 7 p.m. | Fashion Tour by Amy Scott 9 p.m. | Museum Closes   About the Tour: Indigenous peoples have…

$5 – $18

San Manuel Pow Wow

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. Since its beginning…

Workshop: Native American Style Flute

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

Workshop: Native American Style Flute - Saturday, September 21 (12:00 pm & 2:00 pm) - State Indian Museum Instructor: Al Striplen (Amah Mutsun Ohlone/Aztec) Al is a docent at the State Indian Museum and self-taught Native flute player. He has been invited to speak about the healing properties of the flute and its use in integrative medicine. He is an…

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