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…
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…
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…
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
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…
Please join us and learn to weave a burden tule basket using traditional California techniques with traditional Pomo weaver Redbird Willie at The Cultural Conservancy's Native land project Heron Shadow in Sebastopol, CA. All weaving supplies and tools will be provided! Saturday, May 4, 2024 from 9am-4pm Workshop fee: By donation Please bring a lunch,…
About: The Rou Dalagurr: Food Sovereignty Lab and Traditional Ecological Knowledges Institute’s Indigenous Foods Festival will take place on Saturday, May 4th from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival focuses on uplifting Indigenous food sovereignty across many regions. The event will include an outdoor area where several organizations will host tables, demonstrations, workshops, educational…
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
For over four decades, UCR's Native American Student Association and Native American Student Programs have hosted the annual Medicine Ways Conference. Featured guests from across the nation are invited to partake in this event and admission is free to our students, faculty, staff, and community. This year's Medicine Ways Conference theme is "Healing Through Traditions".…
A cultural extravaganza featuring a historic lineup of artists, Pomo dancers, songs, blessings, food, and more. The festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of Native American heritage -a unique and enriching experience for the entire community. The Progressive Tribal Alliance proudly presents the first-ever Native American Arts Festival on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from…
May 16 - 18, 2024 at University of California, Riverside Register here! https://forms.gle/Xm6dYyR6UBUugmQz5 Here is the Zoom link! tinyurl.com/CISSA2024
California Indian Nations College is thrilled to announce Tonia Jo Hall (Lakota/Hidatsa) as the featured Native Comedian for our upcoming Fire Gala fundraising event. Tonia Jo Hall, renowned as a Motivational Speaker and Wellness Advocate, pioneered the "Laughter is Medicine" concept, contributing significantly to her success within Native communities. Join us for an evening of…
Register: https://forms.gle/dsBXF9nX2j5T8xGMA
Save the date Klamath and Trinity River people! The 21st Salmon Run will be on May 23rd-26. More information to come. Artwork and flyer from Vikki Preston and Annelia Hillman.
2024 Arts & Crafts Vendor Application (Application does not guarantee spot) SCHEDULE: ***Tentative Schedule subject to change*** ***May 24th*** 5 p.m.: Bird Singing (Dancer Registration Opens) 6 p.m.: Gourd Dance 7 p.m.: Grand Entry ***May 25th*** 11 a.m.: Bird Singing 12 p.m. & 6 p.m.: Gourd Dance 5 p.m.: Bird Singing 1 p.m. & 7…
Join us as we celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of the historical court decision which gave Alice Piper and 6 other Native American students the right to attend public school, which set precedence to be utilized in the more know Brown vs. Board of Education case. We will begin with an honoring ceremony at the…
Welcoming at 1 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament at 2 p.m. Elder Bingo and Children's Games at 2 p.m. Peon at dusk. All birdsingers and vendors welcome!
Leading contemporary Native artists dive into their art-making & process. In this insightful panel discussion, leading contemporary Native artists dive into what drives their art-making and process. Panelists include Sterlin Harjo (creator behind the award-winning FX series Reservation Dogs), Tommy Orange (Oakland based novelists and finalized for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize) and Danielle SeeWalker (artist, writer, activists and co-founder The Red Road Project).…
A cultural festival featuring Native American musicians, dancers, cultural activities, food vendors and a Native artisan market. This community gathering is: FREE All-ages Open to the public Lineup Includes: The Bobby Young Project (Blues Band) Jackie Keliiaa (Comedian) Lyla June (Musician) Aaron Miller (DJ) The Chinle Valley Singers (Navajo Social Singers) Marshall-Lieras Girls (Round Dance Songs) John Paul Hodge (Musician)…
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