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,…
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2 events,The Iridescence of Knowing invites visitors to explore the rich lineage of Indigenous cultural production in Tovaangar, known today as the greater Los Angeles basin. The exhibition brings together a collection of works from diverse artists from multiple generations and varied First Peoples communities of Southern California. The works challenge conventional boundaries between "craft" and… |
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Join us for an exciting in-person event at California State University San Marcos! Get ready to be inspired as we celebrate the power and resilience of Native American women. This event will showcase Episode 3 of the second season of the popular PBS series NATIVE AMERICA. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and honor… 
“Cara Romero: Following the Light" will be kicking off Native American Heritage Month on Nov 1st on KCET @kcet at 10:00pm with an encore on the 2nd at 2am. The PBS SoCal premiere will be Sunday Nov 5th at 4pm. TBA: PBS stations around the country will be broadcasting it as well. The full documentary will be… |
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FREE • Arts Walk • Thursday, November 2 • 7–8 PM, doors open at 6:30 Riverside Public Library Community Room 3900 Mission Inn Avenue, Riverside 92501 Collecting over twenty-five essays written by more than fifteen California Indian authors, Know We Are Here surveys many of the ways California’s Indigenous communities are resisting the legacies of… |
8 events,The American Indian Film Festival showcases feature films, shorts, documentaries, animation, music videos and public service works of Native American/American Indians by filmmakers all around the world.
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Grand Opening Celebration of the new Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza & Museum! Owned and operated by the Tribe, the 5.8-acre Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza in the heart of downtown Palm Springs celebrates the history, culture, and traditions of the Agua Caliente people. The Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza features the new Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, The Spa at Séc-he that celebrates the Tribe's ancient Agua Caliente Hot Mineral Spring, a Gathering… |
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Agua Caliente Welcomes Everyone! Sunday November 4, 2023 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Palm Springs High School 2401 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs, Ca. 92262
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The United American Indian Involvement (UAII) is gathering people in Los Angeles for a one-day contest POW WOW! Featuring amazing vendors, artists, musicians, community orgs, and some amazing drums and dancers all highlighting the best of Southern California. All Vendors, Dancers, and Drums are welcome! For more information, contact LAPOWWOW@UAII.org |
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For this closing day public program in association with the pop-up exhibition of Climates of Inequality, families are invited to join Lorene Sisquoc (Mountain Cahuilla/Fort Sill Apache), Curator at Sherman Indian Museum to learn about and make baskets.
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Sara Calvosa Olson (Karuk), food writer and editor, in conversation for Chími Nu'am: Native California Foodways for the Contemporary Kitchen moderated by Odilia Romero, Co-Founder and Executive Director CIELO. Book signing and meet and greet to follow. |
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Teaching artist Lazaro Arvizu will discuss and display steatite stonework of the Gabrielino/Tongva people during a lesson on Native California lifeways. Then, carve and decorate a soapstone amulet that you can wear home. All materials will be provided. Found throughout the region of Southern California, soapstone (also known as steatite or soaprock) is a softer rock that… |
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7 events,Once again, this year’s festival will offer a week-long series of events throughout Hollywood. The film festival will premier exciting new indigenous films, present the 12th Annual Native Media Awards Celebration, provide the 13th Writers Pitch Fest and host indigenous filmmakers from around the world.
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Learn about News From Native California magazine from its editor, Terria Smith. The San Francisco Public Library provides access via several databases, the online magazine platform, Flipster and in print. The current issue is on display in the 5th floor Reading Room. Presented by Terria Smith (Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla), Director of the Heyday Berkeley… |
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The Annual Spirit of the Tribes 5K is hosted by Native American Student Programs office of the University of California Riverside and honors the Native American spirit and culture with a Saturday morning full of fun and exercise for students, family, and friends. We would look forward to inviting everyone to come out and enjoy this fundraising event for UC Riverside student…
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The LA SKINS FEST will host the 5th Annual Hollywood Pow Wow at the iconic courtyard at Hollywood Blvd and Highland Ave. The Pow Wow takes place Saturday November 18th, 2023 starting at 9am. The event will feature traditional singing, dancing and youth performances from numerous tribes around the country. Located at the Hollywood Ovation…
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Named in honor of Marshall McKay, former Chairman of the Yoche Dehe Wintun Nation Tribal Council and the first Native person to serve as Chair of the Autry’s Board, the Marshall McKay Seminar seeks to empower Native knowledge by exploring topics that impact Indian Country—and beyond. This year’s seminar will focus on Native basketry with… |
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THRIVE VILLAGE Indigenous Artist Marketplace A collaboration with American Indian Culture Center SF, PODER SF, and Dancing Earth. Celebrating 20 years of Indigenous led media. Artist/Prayer-formances- Pura Fe, Soufy, Stuart James, Antifason, Audiopharmacy, Desirae Harp, Big Lotus415, John Paul Hodge, Dancing Earth, Ziucoatl Danza, Pomo Dancers, All Nations Drum Featuring- MA'A Fall Feast catered be… |
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The Muwékma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area is collaborating with West Valley College and Mosaic America for the UnThanksgiving and National Day of Mourning / Hummingbird Circle - Ohlone Celebration! Register Today at: tinyurl.com/wvc-unthanksgiving-23 >>> Event Details: 📆 Date: November 20, 2023 ⏰ Time: 12pm-2pm 🅿️ Parking: Free in lots 4 &… |
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5 events,The Indigenous Peoples' Day Sunrise Gathering on October 9th and November 23rd, is organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes. It is a one-day events and is not the standard Alcatraz Island tour; all areas except for where the ceremony takes place will… |
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Shellmound 2 Shellmound Friday, November 24th 3 mile prayer walk from the West Berkeley Shellmound to the Emeryville Shellmound |
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American Indian music, dance, and crafts. Grand Entry at 12:30 p.m. Children's activities table. Frybread. Enter campus on Prairie Street from Reseda Boulevard. Use Parking Structure B-3 on Prairie Street. |
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It is officially Native American Heritage Month, where we pay tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. President Joe Biden issued A Proclamation on Native American Heritage Month for 2023 yesterday saying, “During National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize the invaluable contributions of Native peoples that have shaped our country and… |
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