AltaSea Open House: The Ti’at Society shares history of “Moomat Ahiko”

AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles 2451 Signal Street Berth 57, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Come join us on Sat, Apr 06, 2024 at 10:00 AM for an exciting event at AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles. Storytelling and Cultural Sharing Members of the Ti'at Society will share stories of Moomat Ahiko and cultural traditions related to seafaring and ocean stewardship. An exhibit of images and videos will show the life and birth of…

Indigenous Red Market

1443 Derby Ave 1443 Derby Avenue, Oakland, CA, United States

Indigenous Red Market APRIL 6TH 2024 11am-5pm presented by Native American Health Center 1443 Derby Ave. Oakland, CA Performers, Live Art, Vendors, Food, All Ages Join us to celebrate Indigenous culture with performances from the Reservations Dogs duo Mike Bone, Keith Secola, DJ KG, Calpulli Coatlicue, and traditional Aztec and Powwow Dancers. Plus, bestselling Native…

9th Ave: An Evening with IAA

Green Apple Books Inner Sunset 1231 9th Ave., SAN FRANCISCO, CA, United States

Presented in partnership with Litquake. Join Us On Monday, April 8th at 7pm PST when we celebrate the Institute of American Indian Arts with a reading from and by students, alumni, and faculty here at ! Featuring Jennifer Elsie Foerster, Ibe Libenberg, Tracy Abeyta and Jackson Taffa. Masks encouraged for In-Person Attendance or Watch Online…

Women of Wisdom: An Evening of Intercultural Storytelling, Learning & Hospitality

Bell Memorial Union Auditorium, California State Chico 400 W 1st St., Chico, CA, United States

Brought to you by the Office of Tribal Relations and the Department of Multicultural & Gender Studies, Women of Wisdom is a unique evening at Chico State focusing on honoring the traditions, philosophies, and wisdom of the Native American community in the North State. Women of Wisdom highlights the contributions by, and value of, Native…

Re-Discovering Native America: Stories in Motion with The Red Road Project

Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Bedford Gallery is pleased to present its latest exhibition, Re-Discovering Native America: Stories in Motion with The Red Road Project, a photo-docuseries which highlights and celebrates inspiring stories of present-day Native American individuals and communities by providing a platform for them to tell their stories of the past, present, and future in their own voices…

2024 San Diego State University Pow Wow

San Diego State University 5500 Campanile Drive, San Diego, CA, United States

The San Diego State University Powwow is a cultural and social event that is held annually to bring together the Native American community to SDSU. SDSU has the reputation of having one of the longest running powwows ran by a university in California. This event is open to the public and is a partnership between…

Mómti Market

Sacramento History Museum 101 I St, Sacramento, CA, United States

FREE EVENT FOR THE FAMILY! SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. SACRAMENTO HISTORY MUSEUM Join us Saturday, April 13th, for a free family friendly event as the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Exhibits & Collections department present: Mótomi Market, River Market, with California Native Demonstrations of basketry, acorn processing, cordage, and games, plus an…

49th Annual UC Davis Powwow

UC Davis, East and West Quad 1 Shields Ave., Davis, CA, United States

The Powwow committee is excited to share our 49th Annual UC Davis Powwow save-the-date flier! It will be on Saturday, April 13 from 11 am to 8 pm at the UC Davis Quad. Tell your aunties, tell your uncles, tell your relatives, tell everyone! It’s time to start saving up for the Powwow. Our flier…

Night Out at the Museum: An Evening with author Cheewa James

Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA, United States

We’d like to invite you to the next Night Out at the Museum: An Evening with author Cheewa James on Saturday April 13 at 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Cheewa will discuss her family's and tribe’s history of the Modoc Wars. Cheewa, a member of Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma, researched her Modoc ancestry for years and was…

Annual Me-Wuk Indian Acorn Festival

Tuolumne Mi Wu Street, Tuolumne Rancheria, 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. Starts: September 14, 2024 Ends: September 15, 2024 Occurs: Every 1 day Location: Tuolumne Mi Wu…

Redbud Resource Group: Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements Workshop

An interactive 2.5 hour workshop for individuals seeking to grow their allyship with Native peoples. Participants learn about the strengths and limitations of land acknowledgements and explore concrete, action-oriented strategies for building connections with Native communities and organizations.   APRIL 16, 2024, AUGUST 5, 2024, November 5, 2024

Kay Key Ya: Nature, Natives and California Regalia-Artworks by Redbird Willie

1016 Lincolnd Blvd 1016 Lincoln Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United States

Come celebrate and join us at the opening reception of the new exhibit, Kay Key Ya | Nature, Natives, and California Regalia featuring artworks by Redbird Willie. Paintings, regalia, and sculpture will be on display in The Cultural Conservancy's Coyote Room and Community Resource Library through the end of Summer 2024. This exhibit was made possible in…

Klamath Dam Removal Film Night

Mid-Klamath Watershed Council Building 38150 CA-96, Orleans, CA, United States

Featuring filmmaker Shane Anderson and local speakers Food and drinks will be available by donation. All proceeds will go to the Salmon Run and/or local school events.

Artist Talk: Cara Romero

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

Join Dr. Meranda Roberts (Northern Paiute) and artist Cara Romero (Chemehuevi) for a conversation on her work featured in Continuity: Cahuilla Basket Weavers and their Legacies. Register for the event!

Honoring Mother Earth Festival 2024

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

Please join the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians & Chicken Ranch Rancheria Me-Wuk Indians of California for a two-day event Honoring Mother Earth. Friday 4/19 Woods Creek Rotary Park Invasive Plant Removal & Clean-Up, 3pm-6pm, pizza and drinks provided by LoveTuolumneCounty. Saturday 4/20 Honoring Mother Earth Festival, 11am-4pm, Traditional Song, Dance & Drumming, Free popcorn…

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 of the Pacific will host its twentieth annual Moompetam American Indian Festival. 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…

Cali Collective Native Fashion Show

Bear River Recreation Center 266 Keisner Rd, Loleta, CA, United States

Shoshoni Hostler (Nar Rew Ekar) x Hands Lopez (Finest Feathers) Presents : Cali Collective Native Fashion Show. Taking place May 25, 2024 at the Bear River Recreation Center 11AM-2PM. Featuring 10 designers & over 30 vendors. You do NOT want to miss out. Reach out to Hands Lopez for more info (707) 272-2022 OR Shoshoni…

The 30th Anniversary Ohlone “Big Time” Gathering & Powwow

Tony Cerda Park 400 W. Grand Ave., Pomona, CA, United States

Join us in celebrating the 30th Anniversary Big Time Ohlone Pow Wow April 26, 27 and 28, 2024. Friday will be Calistyle starting at 6pm with special guests and ceremony Led by the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel Tribe. Grand Entry Saturday at the 12noon! For more info please visit our website: www.costanoanrumsen.org **All Dancers and Drums…

Engaging with Our Indigenous Community

Hybrid

Join us for our next hybrid (on campus & zoom) event on April 26th: Engaging with Our Indigenous Community. We welcome local gallerist/tv producer/art curator Ruth-Ann Thorn; USD Alumni and Area Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Nuñez-Soria; and USD Ethnic Studies lecturer Prof. Maria José Plascencia to discuss ways we can move beyond land acknowledgements and effectively…

Yomen: A Celebration of Spring

Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA, United States

A free event at the Maidu Museum & Historic Site. Enjoy this cultural event celebrating Maidu and Native Californian tradition with traditional Maidu dancers, cooking acorn, artisans and crafters. Lunch will be provided to Native American Elders.

California Native Homeland Festival

Exploratium Pier 15, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us for a celebration of art, culture, and connection to the land and water on April 27, 2024. As a part of our ongoing inquiry into the interaction between science, culture, and art, the Exploratorium invites you to a day of celebration and programming in partnership with the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone and American…

Red Dress Day Community Event for MMIP

Oxnard Performing Art Center 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard, CA, United States

Daughters of Mother Earth, led by Chumash Elder Julie Tumamait-Stenslie and other grassroots intertribal women community leaders, are hosting and a Red Dress Day Community Event for MMIP. The Primary goal of the gathering is to give voice to California's missing and murdered Indigenous People and their families.  For too long, Indigenous People have been…

Laughter Is Medicine

UCR Palm Desert Campus Graduate Center Auditorium 75080 Frank Sinatra Dr., Palm Desert, CA, United States

Laughter is the best medicine!! Join us for an evening of comedy with Native comedian, Jim Ruel Location: UCR Palm Desert @ucr_palm_desert inside the Grad. Center Auditorium Date: April 29th, 6:00-7:00PMFREE and OPEN to the public! Don't miss this unique, cultural comedy experience!To secure your seat, register now at: StudentSuccess@CINCollege.org

MMIW/R Proclamation in the City of Fresno

Fresno City Hall 2600 Fresno St, Fresno, CA, United States

Please join us on May 2nd at Fresno City Hall at 8 am for a Morning Prayer and at 9 am for Fresno City Council meeting for the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women/Relatives (MMIW/R) Proclamation. Artwork by Poyomi  

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