By the late nineteenth century, the federal government’s efforts to fully assimilate Native Americans had proved unsuccessful. Growing concerns over the welfare of Native communities led to the establishment of twenty-five federal off-reservation boarding schools for Native American children, where students could be formally educated and “civilized” through a strict program of academics, vocational training,…
Reclaiming the Camino aims to educate Los Angeles and its visitors about the potency of Native life and the rich history of activism in the California borderlands region. This exhibition repositions (and reclaims) the El Camino Real as the ancient and well-worn trade route for Native people long before the establishment of the Franciscan Missions…
Reclaiming El Camino aims to educate Los Angeles and its visitors about the potency of Native life and the rich history of activism in the California borderlands region. This exhibition repositions (and reclaims) the El Camino Real as the ancient and well-worn trade route for Native people long before the establishment of the Franciscan Missions…
Mercedes Dorame's exhibition, "Where Sky Touches Water” brings together a collection of new and recent work, combining photography and sculpture to explore the profound beauty of our natural world. Dorame's lens captures the vibrant tapestry of our Native ecology and its elusive peripheries, inviting reflection on the delicate balance between the familiar and what lies…
More than 140 Cahuilla baskets are housed at the Benton Museum of Art, and though they are aesthetically beautiful—which is part of what makes them art—they are not merely museum “specimens.” Rather, they represent the continuous relationships that Cahuilla people have with their traditions, ancestral knowledge, lands, and one another. Many of the Cahuilla baskets…
Group Exhibition curated by Meyo Marrufo, Eastern Pomo March 28th - May 11th, 2024 Opening Reception Thurs March 28th, 4:30pm-6pm Featuring a group of 11 artists curated by Meyo Marrufo (Eastern Pomo), Wa Hinthil Come North focuses on Pomo worldview through visual language and storytelling. Wa Hinthil is “the People” in the Pomo language, this…
Questions Please Call ITEPP 707-826-3672 or email Sasheen ssr19@humboldt.edu Vendor applications are now closed
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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.
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!
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…
SAVE THE DATE SATURDAY APRIL 20, 2024 PAUMA TRIBAL FARMS 5K RUN & GATHERING 2024 MORE INFO COMING SOON!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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 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
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
The Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation presents: Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Walk Register to attend a Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Walk. Registration is required for the event taking place on May 3rd from 9am-3:30pm. For more information, please contact our MMIP Coordinator. Register at: www.surveymonkey.com/r/cfwmmip2024
49th Cupa Days Saturday, May 4, 2024 Cupa Cultural Center Grounds 10:00 a.m. – Dusk Sunday, May 5, 2024 Cupa Cultural Center Grounds 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Pala Band of Mission Indians and the Cupa Cultural Center announce the 49th Cupa Days, which will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to dusk, and…
Join us for the 39th Annual UCLA Pow Wow! May 4-5, 2024 Parking Available in Lots 4 8 7 – $14 a day Event is Free & Open to the Public. Location: Wallis Annenberg Stadium – UCLA Westwood Plaza (Sunset Blvd entry), Los Angeles, CA, 90095-1548 Saturday: Gourd Dancing 11:00am & 6:00pm; Grand Entry 12:00pm…
Save the Date! May 5. WEAVING WITH WORDS. A Native Poetry symposium. Editors and Contributors to Yáamay will be speaking presented by the Indigenous Futures Institute and School of Public Health at UCSD. More details to come! All are welcome!
MMIP remembrances and outreach to help families of MMIP. We will meet at Ukiah Fairgrounds at 9am and Walk through town to Alix Thomas Plaza where we will have speakers, informational booths, and Lunch. Event Contact Information Telephone: 707-621-2847 Email: danielleh@pinoleville-nsn.gov
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