September 7, 2024 – June 21, 2026 Samuel & Minna Grodin Gallery About the Exhibition Future Imaginaries explores the rise of Futurism in contemporary Indigenous art as a means of enduring colonial trauma, creating alternative futures and advocating for Indigenous technologies in a more inclusive present and sustainable future. Over 50 artworks are on display, some…
The McKinnon Family: From Basketry to Bowls Curated by Dennis McKinnon Dennis McKinnon, Yurok Honoring Heritage Through Woodworking Dennis McKinnon is a proud Yurok Tribe member with Tolowa and Yurok ancestry. He spent his early years along the Klamath River on McKinnon Hill and in Klamath, Ca., Del Norte County. In 1962, the McKinnons moved…
Part of the reimagining of the de Young's Arts of Indigenous America galleries, this is the first in a series of exhibitions that highlights specific regions of Native California. This installation explores the interconnections between art, ceremony, and the land in the Karuk, Yurok, Hupa, Tolowa, and Wiyot communities of northwestern California. The exhibition presents…
This exhibition brings together two seemingly distinct art forms: Pueblo pottery and classic cars. In 2014, Rose B. Simpson, a mixed-media artist from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, refurbished a 1985 Chevy El Camino, transforming it with a black-on-black Tewa pottery motif. Simpson titled her work Maria in honor of renowned artist Maria Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo,…
Sustainers of Life, co-curated by Cecelia Caro and Laurie Steelink, features seven artists exploring intersectional themes through installation, sculpture, photography, illustration, and painting. The exhibition addresses colonialism’s impact, motherhood, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis while also celebrating individual stories of resilience and survival. Artists Weshoyot Alvitre, Emily Clarke, Katie Dorame, Eve-Lauryn Little Shell…
Walking In Our Moccs: Perspectives from Indigenous Artists is a community exhibition curated by Sierra Native Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Native families, cultures and environment in Placer County. The exhibition illuminates the experience of “walking in two worlds” through the eyes of contemporary Native American artists. Sierra Native Alliance’s Executive Director, Anno Nakai, states, “Walking in…
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) announces Good Fire: Tending Native Lands, a new special exhibition exploring how Native communities in Northern California have long used controlled fire—also called “good fire” or “cultural burning”—to care for the land and uphold traditions. The exhibition is organized in collaboration with Native fire practitioners, artists, ecologists, and cultural…
The California Center for Native Nations (CCNN), in collaboration with the Department of Media and Cultural Studies (MCS), invites you to the Indigenous Truthtelling Symposium & Art Exhibit. This one-day gathering honors artists, poets, writers, scholars, and journalists who dedicate their lives to truth-telling in the face of ongoing violence. The exhibit features an original…
It’s that time of year again!! California Mission Tamles (chicken/pork) $35 dozen Pickup only at Chief Tony Cerda’s House. December 6/7 or 14 Help our tribe get to ceremony in the homeland!!
23rd Annual UIHS American Indian Winter Arts & Crafts Fair. Saturday December 6, 2025, 10: a.m. - 5:00 p.m., UIHS Potawot Health Village. Please join us at the UIHS Potawot Health Village located at 1600 Weeot Way, off Janes Road in Arcata, CA in celebration of the season and in support of local American Indian…
NOT TO BE MISSED! @amybowerscordalis in conversation with @sterlinharjo. Free and open to all. Amy Bowers Cordalis is a mother, fisherwoman, attorney, and a member and former General Counsel of the Yurok Tribe—the largest tribe in California. Formerly a staff attorney at the Native American Rights Fund, she is the currently the Co-Founder and Co-Director…
Save the date! The LA NDN Flea Market is BACK! ✨🛍️ Apply to have a booth on Saturday, December 13, 2025, for a full day celebrating Indigenous artistry, creativity, and community. Be part of an incredible lineup of Indigenous vendors, organizations, food, and music at @thebroadmuseum. Stay for an evening of comedy and laughter from…
Join us for our final Archery Day on December 13 from 10am to 2pm at the Boys & Girls Club of UAII. Potluck vibes, all ages welcome, and community all around. We’re also gathering toy donations for families in our community. New and unopened toys only if you choose to give. Scan the QR code…
Alright IFH Fam! While we’re getting ready for our Wednesday night, the team decided it’s the perfect time to drop some exciting news… We’re hosting our very first Native Karaoke & Open Mic Night! It’s all going down Friday, December 19th from 6PM–8:30PM right here at IFH! Come show off your hidden talent, and if…
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