Sherman Indian School Powwow
Sherman's Annual Powwow: April 18th, 2026
30 events found.
Events
Comic Creation!
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,…
$55
Native Plant Workshop with Dr. Sean Milanovich (Cahuilla)
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…
$100
2nd Annual Southern California Indigenous Arts and Culture Festival
🪶🌳🪶 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…
Garden Box Workshop
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!
Agave Roast: Native Food Tasting Event at Malki Museum
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…
Mother’s Day Gift Making
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…
A Walk With Yaamay
A free guided art walk at Grape Day Park led by Native artists. Experience live poetry, music, and immersive storytelling inspired by San Diego’s natural landscapes. April 23 and 24 10 AM to 12 PM Grape Day Park, Escondido Free admission Featuring Jessa Calderon, Alexis Munoa Dyer, and Matthew Alvarado, with a live bird singer…
Yoomén: A Celebration of Spring
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
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…
Intertribal Friendship House California Native Spring Festival & Gardening Day
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 Open Mic Night
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…
Indigenous Stories Film Festival and Art Walk
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…
41st Annual UCLA Powwow
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
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…
Mómti Market
The Sacramento History Museum and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians are excited to present Mómti Market on Saturday, May 2nd, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free and family-friendly, the market will take place in the Museum in Old Sacramento and be filled with artisan-made goods crafted by talented California Native artists offering…
Kumeyaay Nation Exhibit
The Sycuan Cultural Resource Center & Museum is proud to partner with the Museum Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation in presenting the story of the Kumeyaay Nation and its historic tradition to care for and nurture their ancestral homeland. For the month of May, the Gaslamp Museum will display and share rare photographs, informational & historical…
Poetry in the Park: Solange Aguilar
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.
$10.00
MMIP Awareness Day and Walk
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.…
Drop-in Days at Agua Caliente Cultural Museum
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
$10
Annual Candlelight Vigil for Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
Please join on Wednesday, May 6 for the annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous People candlelight vigil. It is a time when we come together to remember the victims of this trauma and recommit to stop the violence. For a list of activities during MMIP week, please visit the page of California Legislative Native American Caucus…
4th Annual California Indian Studies Conference and Gathering
The California Indian Studies Conference and Gathering is set to be hosted in Patwin homelands at UC Davis. More info to come!
Rumsen Storytelling
Native Arts Festival
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…
One Missing Earring
An evening of community, creativity, and remembrance, making earrings to honor the lives of our loved ones taken too soon and raising awareness of MMIW. Date: May 29, 2026Time: 5:00pm-7:00pmLocation: San Pasqual Cultural Center25630 Cultural Center Rd. More Questions: call Caroline Ramirez 760-651-5171
Tribal Veterans Mental Health Summit
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 Time Immemorial to 1876 and Beyond
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…
Elderberry Clapper Stick Workshop
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…
$55
Stewarding Knowledges: Tending Good Fire in the Tahoe Basin
Join in this Saturday, May 16 from 12-4 for “Stewarding Knowledges” at the @gatekeepersmuseum. Connect with community, hear powerful stories and learn how we are decolonizing stewardship, and centering the rights of nature and Indigenous Knowledges for the future or Da’aw’ ‘Tahoe’ and the healing of the lands, the water, and all people. 💚💛
UC San Diego 14th Annual Powwow
🪶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! ✨
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