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…
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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…
Exhibition Dates: * October 6, 2024 – January 23, 2025 On view at the Bartolini Gallery from October 6, 2024-January 23, 2025, this exhibit will feature artworks by contemporary Indigenous artists including Gloria Armstrong, Joseph Byron, Henry Frank, Silver Galleto, Nicole Jones, Meyo Marrufo, Robin Meely, Michelle Napoli, Nancy Napolitan, Jacquelyn Ross, Yana Ross, Kathleen Smith, Eric Wilder,…
Experience the diverse voices of California’s Indigenous peoples as they shape the present and future through the lens of celebrated Indigenous photographer Dugan Aguilar. OMCA’s latest exhibition, Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California offers guests a first look at a significant collection that highlights Indigenous endurance and explores the vivid tapestry of contemporary Indigenous California life. Aguilar’s…
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Alcatraz Thanksgiving Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering Date: November 28, 2024 Departure: Alcatraz Pier 33 Ferry Terminal Insiders Tip: Tickets for this event can sell out. Each year on Thanksgiving morning Alcatraz is closed for the day for regular visitors, but from 4:15 AM till 6:00 AM the ferries run every 15 minutes and bring people to the island…
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8 events,Native Arts & Crafts Market - Friday, November 29 & Saturday, November 30 (10:00 am & 4:00 pm) Come shop for unique and hand-made gifts from Native Vendors all across the state anytime between 10:00 am and 4:30 pm. Food trucks parked in front of the museum selling Indian Tacos, coffee, and other treats are available on-site… Pow wow dancing, drumming, contests, bird singing and dancing, as well as food and arts and crafts vendors.
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In honor of Native American Heritage Month, Dell’Arte International is hosting a series of films and documentaries made by Indigenous artists. Join the company in discussions held by Samantha Williams-Gray (Tlingit) to explore the concepts and issues represented in the films. Dell’Arte invites you to turn their series into your new November tradition. Come out,… |
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Support local Indigenous Artists and get some holiday gift shopping done without the chaos of big stores and events. Shop local & support small businesses! To be a vendor, please contact 707-954-8160
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Join the university for their 39th Annual Powwow, November 30th, 2024. Native American Music & Dance Arts & Craft Vendors Children’s Activities Area Frybread Gourd Dancing @ 10:30 am Free Parking in B3 Structure only Enter campus at Reseda and Prairie All dancers and drums welcome! For information email AlS@csun.edu
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Spawning Ground is dedicated to supporting California Indigenous healing, wellness and joy by "re-villaging" places and spaces. Coined by co-founder Pimm Tripp-Allen, "re-villaging" has the goal of healing the land and people by gathering together inter-generationally for arts, culture and community based projects.In this vein, Spawning Ground is pleased to present the 1st annual NDN… |
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Please join the California Truth & Healing Council for an in-person Regional Hearing in Los Angeles on Wednesday, December 4th from 12:00pm-4:00pm at the Autry Museum. Regional Hearings are typically a half day meeting and are an opportunity for tribes to provide testimony on record to the Council or can be an opportunity for California…
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 6 p.m. Treaty of Temecula: A Cahuilla Narrative In 1852, ancestors of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians were signers of the Treaty of Temecula. Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Member Dr. Sean Milanovich (Agua Caliente) presents his research on Native American treaties in California and discusses his recent dissertation…
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Join Workshops for Gaza for their second online poetry reading featuring Indigenous poetic geniuses Natalie Diaz, Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio and Leanne Betasamosake Simpson. The reading will be followed by a short moderated discussion. Natalie Diaz is Mojave and an enrolled member of the Gila River Indian community. She is the author of the poetry collections… |
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Bird singing, peon games, horseshoe competition, vendors, and talent show.
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Malki Museum's Founders History Exhibit Opening Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 10 am- 4 pm @Malki Museum 11-795 Malki Rd. Banning, CA 92220
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22nd Annual UIHS American Indian Winter Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday December 7, 2024 - 10 am- 5pm @UIHS Potawot Health Village You are invited to attend the UIHS Potawot Health Village in celebration of the season and in support of local American Indian Artists.
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Come thru for the LA NDN Flea Market on Saturday, December 7 from 11 AM to 5 PM! In partnership with Jana Schmieding and featuring vendors selling recycled clothing, handcrafted jewelry, art, and more, visit The Chapter House to refresh your closet, eat good food, and enjoy great music. Recommended donation: $5 Reserve a spot… |
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18th National Indian Nations Conference: Healing and Continuing to Stay Rooted The 18th National Indian Nations Conference will be held December 10–13, 2024, at the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation. This conference is the largest U.S. Department of Justice-sponsored conference for the Tribal community. OVC is pleased to announce that registration for the…
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As part of the Living in Abundance Initiative, the organization is excited to invite those who organize with BAAITS to join them for a two-part workshop series on Disability Justice and Access, facilitated by PeoplesHub and held over Zoom. These workshops are a crucial first step as the program begins to grow a Disability Justice… |
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Welcome to the California Indian Education For All Summit! Join the organization for an exciting in-person event at Harrah's Resort Southern California. The CIEFA Summit is a unique opportunity for collaboration and learning, bringing together PK-12 educators, administrators, Title VI committee members, Tribal Education staff, college/university faculty, and tribal community members. They aim to foster a…
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Land Relationship Workshop: Tree Trimming, Brush Removal, and Aquifer Recharge Reconnect with the land and learn sustainable practices for fire prevention and aquifer recharge in this hands-on, physical workshop on Friday December 13th, 9 am-3 pm! Email lacey@indigenousregeneration.org to sign up and receive location information. Learn to build man-made beaver dams and rock drops to slow…
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Shop for unique gifts! Enjoy a plate lunch sale supporting our Senior Program! Enter exciting raffles! 📅 Date: Friday, December 13, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10 AM - 3 PM 📍 Location: UAII Community Center 1453 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 For vendor info, contact: kfiore@uaii.org or hjealousofhim@uaii.org |
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Desert Institute and Joshua Tree National Park Association present the first-ever Joshua Tree Writers Festival on Saturday, December 14! Featuring six workshops and themed author panels, this will be an event to not miss! Local author and professor, Ruth Nolan, has curated the event with family-friendly activities, including haiku for children, and creative writing about the Mojave Desert. Highlights will include…
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Join the museum for their annual Winter Solstice & Holiday Boutique! Featuring Native vendors for holiday shopping, food and drinks, storytelling and the unveiling of their brand new mural featuring a talk from the artist! Event and museum open at 10am Chumash storytelling at 11am Artist mural talk and unveiling 12pm. Don't miss out, bring…
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On December 14th, come to the Vista Audubon Society Wetlands Reserve, Payómkawichum territory, to experience “Returning to Our Homelands.” This project works to re-connect Indigenous young people and their families to their original Payόmkawichum homelands and territories, and is brought about through collaboration of ‘ataaxum Pomkwaan, BVAS, and the San Luis Rey Band of Mission… |
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Join the center for the Indigenous Holiday Craft Fair featuring local artists. Explore crafts, jewelry, and performances while supporting the Indigenous community. Don’t miss the opportunity to shop, connect, and celebrate! Vendor form: https://form.jotform.com/242975687563172 |
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The Yurok Tribe is seeking vendors for the first ever Yurok Art Market on Saturday, Dec. 21 in Klamath. Mark your calendar to shop for unique arts and crafts by Tribal artisans. The sale of food and drinks will benefit Yurok Parks & Recreation Department youth programs. To reserve a vendor space, follow the link… |
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Join the organization on December 18, 2024, from 8 AM to 5 PM at the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Government Center for a transformative event! Registration 8-9 AM Welcome/Opening 9AM Lunch will be served. Connect with advocates, allies, and professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an… |
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Join the the Adovates for Indigenous California Language Survival for an online lunch hour talk with Laura Grant, Program Mentor, on language mapping and how it can benefit your language development. |
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As part of the Living in Abundance Initiative, the organization is excited to invite those who organize with BAAITS to join them for a two-part workshop series on Disability Justice and Access, facilitated by PeoplesHub and held over Zoom. These workshops are a crucial first step as the program begins to grow a Disability Justice… |
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Join the museum for a conversation online with exhibition co-curators Daisy Ocampo Diaz and Lina Tejeda who will discuss key themes and highlights in the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. Daisy Ocampo (Caxcan) earned her Ph.D. in history from the University of California, Riverside in 2019. Her research in Native and public history informs her work… |
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The Morongo Bird Singers are having their gathering this year on New Year's Eve. Come and bring in the new year with bird dance, peon games and good food. For more info call Walter Holmes: (760) 992-4148 |
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California Indian Studies and Scholars Association (CISSA) California Indian Studies Conference and Gathering Intellectual Genealogies and Radical Relations San Diego State University February 13-14, 2025 Submissions Due January 1st, 2025 The California Indian Studies and Scholars Association (CISSA) welcomes submissions for the 2025 California Indian Studies Conference and Gathering to be held on Kumeyaay homelands… |
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January 3-5, 2025 Located at Pechanga Summit Fireworks Saturday, January 4 , 2025 For questions contact powwow@pechanga.com.PRICE: Free |
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