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SUMMARY:Reclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond
DESCRIPTION: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 in Baja and Alta California.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/reclaiming-el-camino-native-resistance-in-the-missions-and-beyond/
LOCATION:The Autry Museum of the American West\, 4700 Western Heritage Way\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
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SUMMARY:Future Imaginaries: Indigenous Art\, Fashion\, Technology
DESCRIPTION:September 7\, 2024 – June 21\, 2026 \nSamuel & Minna Grodin Gallery \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Exhibition\n\nFuture 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 interspersed throughout the museum\, creating unexpected encounters and dialogues between contemporary Indigenous creations and historic Autry works. Artists such as Andy Everson\, Ryan Singer and Neil Ambrose Smith wittily upend pop-culture icons by Indigenizing sci-fi characters and storylines; Wendy Red Star places Indigenous people in surreal spacescapes wearing fantastical regalia; Virgil Ortiz brings his own space odyssey\, ReVOlt 1680/2180\, to life in a new\, site-specific installation. By intermingling science fiction\, self-determination\, and Indigenous technologies across a diverse array of Native cultures\, Future Imaginaries envisions sovereign futures while countering historical myths and the ongoing impact of colonization\, including environmental degradation and toxic stereotypes.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/future-imaginaries-indigenous-art-fashion-technology/
LOCATION:The Autry Museum of the American West\, 4700 Western Heritage Way\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Maakon Yomi: Our Homelands of the Coast Miwok
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition Dates:\n* October 6\, 2024 – January 23\, 2025 \nOn 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\, and more largely from the Coast Miwok and Southern Pomo tribes located in Marin County and the border of southern Sonoma County. \nGallery Hours:\nMonday – Friday\, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/maakon-yomi-our-homelands-of-the-coast-miwok/
LOCATION:Bartolini Gallery\, 10 Ave of the Flags\, San Rafael\, California\, 94903
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Native Arts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250623
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SUMMARY:Born of the Bear Dance: Dugan Aguilar’s Photographs of Native California
DESCRIPTION: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. \nOMCA’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. \nAguilar’s work\, spanning from 1982 to 2018\, defies colonial narratives and captures instead an unwavering Indigenous presence and dynamic cultural practices. His powerful images document a rich array of Indigenous experiences\, from the breathtaking California landscapes to gatherings\, ceremonies\, and the artistry of basket weaving. \nThis collection honors and showcases moments of profound cultural significance and weaves together the stories of resilience and unyielding vitality that define contemporary Native life. More than simple documents\, his photographs radiate a sense of quiet but determined celebration and resistance. Drawing from Aguilar’s extensive photographic archive\, gifted to OMCA by his family in 2022\, the exhibition brings these images to life through video\, audio\, and narratives from Indigenous artists\, activists\, elders\, and community members.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/born-of-the-bear-dance-dugan-aguilars-photographs-of-native-california/
LOCATION:Oakland Museum of California\, 1000 Oak Street\, Oakland\, CA\, 94607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Grand Opening,Native Arts
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
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SUMMARY:Submissions Due - CISSA 2025 Conference and Gathering
DESCRIPTION:California Indian Studies and Scholars Association (CISSA)\nCalifornia Indian Studies Conference and Gathering\nIntellectual Genealogies and Radical Relations\nSan Diego State University\nFebruary 13-14\, 2025\nSubmissions Due January 1st\, 2025 \nThe California Indian Studies and Scholars Association (CISSA) welcomes submissions\nfor the 2025 California Indian Studies Conference and Gathering to be held on\nKumeyaay homelands at San Diego State University. Centering the themes of\nintellectual genealogies and radical relations\, the CISSA Council of Leadership invites\nour membership and collaborators to think through and engage the foundational works\,\ntheories\, and practices of California Indian Studies. Participants are asked to consider\nwhich California Indian intellectual inheritances are critical to their work now\, be they\nacademic\, artistic\, poetic\, or everyday practices. In what ways is the long history of\nCalifornia Indian thought evident in your work? How do you contribute to the cultural\nproduction and discourse of California Indian Studies? What directions should California\nIndian Studies be growing? \nThe CISSA Council of Leadership will consider the following types of submissions:\nAuthors and audience Book Discussion\, Individual paper presentations\, Posters\, Creative multimedia submissions (film\, etc.)\, Roundtable discussions\,Pedagogical presentations\, Creative workshops\, Cultural crafting (weaving\, etc.)\, Instructions for submissions: All submissions must have a title\, abstract (250 word limit)\, and presenter bio (150 word\nlimit). \nThe abstract should answer the following questions:\n● What is the paper/session about? \n● What methods does your paper/session engage with? \n● Which communities are impacted by your research? \n● How does your paper/session engage with and contribute to California Indian\nstudies? \nSubmissions will be accepted via email.\nPlease include “2025 CISSA Conference and Gathering Submission” in the subject line\nto ensure your submission receives full consideration.\nEmail submissions to cissa.listserv@gmail.com by 11:59 pm January 1st\, 2025
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/submissions-due-cissa-2025-conference-and-gathering/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Save the date
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTSTAMP:20260405T163659
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SUMMARY:Pechanga Pow Wow 22nd Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:January 3-5\, 2025 \nLocated at Pechanga Summit \nFireworks Saturday\, January 4 \, 2025 \nFor questions contact powwow@pechanga.com.PRICE: Free
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/pechanga-pow-wow-22nd-anniversary/
LOCATION:Pechanga Resort & Casino\, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy\, Temecula\, CA\, 92592\, United States
CATEGORIES:Powwow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250106T210000
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SUMMARY:Kinsale Drake Celebrating: The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket
DESCRIPTION:Join Books on the Park Monday January 6 for a welcome of Kinslae Drake in celebration of her poetry collection The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket at 9th Ave! \nAbout The Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket\nThe Sky Was Once a Dark Blanket traverses the Southwest landscape\, exploring intricate relationships between Native peoples and the natural world\, land\, pop culture\, twentieth-century music\, and multi-generational representations. Oscillating between musical influences\, including the repercussions of ethnomusicology\, and the present/past/future\, the collection rewrites and rerights what it means to be Indigenous\, queer\, and even formerly-emo in the twenty-first century. \nAbout Kinsale Drake\nKinsale Drake (Diné) is a poet\, playwright\, and performer based out of the Southwest. She is a winner of the 2023 National Poetry Series. Her work has appeared in Poetry Magazine\, Poets.org\, Best New Poets\, Black Warrior Review\, Nylon\, MTV\, Teen Vogue\, Time\, and elsewhere. She recently graduated from Yale University\, where she received the J. Edgar Meeker Prize\, the Academy of American Poets College Prize\, the Young Native Playwrights Award\, and the 2022 Joy Harjo Poetry Prize. She was named by Time Magazine as an artist representing her decade “changing how we see the world\,” and is the founder of NDN Girls Book Club (www.ndngirlsbookclub.org).
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/kinsale-drake-celebrating-the-sky-was-once-a-dark-blanket/
LOCATION:Books on the Park on 9th Avenue\, 1231 9th Ave.\, San Francisco\, California\, 94122
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Book Talk,Celebration,Native Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250107T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163659
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T200312Z
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SUMMARY:Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\nRSVP:https://www.redbudresourcegroup.org/event-details/masterclass-going-beyond-land-acknowledgements-january-7th-2025
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/going-beyond-land-acknowledgements-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Community,Day of action,Online Event,Virtual,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250111
DTSTAMP:20260405T163659
CREATED:20241227T230445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T230445Z
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SUMMARY:Master Apprentice and Family Language Programs Accepting Applications: Fresno
DESCRIPTION:Attention Fresno community! AICLS is thrilled to announce that they are accepting applications for their apprenticeship and family language programs. They encourage interested candidates to submit applications by January 10\, 2025. Please note that both programs require participants to be based in Fresno. This initiative is made possible thanks to the Fresno City Measure P Expanded Access to Arts & Culture Program\, administered by the Fresno Arts Council. The organization looks forward to fostering creativity and community engagement through these valuable opportunities. \nApply here: https://www.aicls.org/
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/master-apprentice-and-family-language-programs-accepting-applications-fresno/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Save the date
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250113
DTSTAMP:20260405T163659
CREATED:20241217T184948Z
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SUMMARY:MATA’YUUM 2025: Annual Retreat Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:The collective invites you to join in a safe container for Queer Folx to gather in community and heal through a variety of modalities which include plant medicine\, storytelling\, earth stewardship\, shadow mirror work\, re-indigenizing practices\, authentic self-expression\, and celebration. This retreat is designed for Queer folx of all genders. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Liberty Arising. A stunning sanctuary located east of San Diego\, nestled among ancient oak trees\, beautiful boulder formations\, caves and a vast array of wildlife and flora. At the heart of their Sanctuary is Shala; a home for prayer\, healing\, inner work and transformation.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/matayuum-2025-annual-retreat-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Liberty Arising\, 165 Acre Sanctuary\, Boulevard\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fundraiser,Pride,Tending the Land,Wellness,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250110T120000
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SUMMARY:Native American and Indigenous Artists: Consultant Services
DESCRIPTION:The CAC will conduct an informative webinar on this request for proposal. Interested parties must register online to paticipate in this webinar. For those unable to attend\, the webinar will be recorded and published online.  \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aPud310fRkC6wIwbjBGhXg#/registration \nSACRAMENTO\, CA – The California Arts Council (CAC) has announced a new Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consultants to design a process and co-create a grant program specifically to support California Native American artists. This program intends to address and mitigate funding disparities and increase the visibility of Native American artists. \nThis RFP invites proposals from individuals\, sole proprietors\, and organizations based in California\, including certified small businesses\, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs)\, 501(c)(3) organizations\, and private for-profit organizations. \n 
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/native-american-and-indigenous-artists-consultant-services/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Education,Native Arts,Online Event,Virtual,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163700
CREATED:20241212T024332Z
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SUMMARY:Learning Landscapes - Ft. Yuma
DESCRIPTION:The Native American Land Conservancy (NALC) and the Kw’ts’an Cultural Committee cordially invites Native families to Learning Landscapes- Ft. Yuma\, a free program that provides Tribal communities space and time to connect to their cultural heritage\, plants\, and wildlife of traditional lands. This two day-long event will be held within Picacho State Rec Area near Winterhaven\, CA and Yuma\, AZ.  Registration includes meals\, accommodations for one night of camping (Saturday\, January 11) and learning sessions on both January 11 and 12\, 2025\, given by cultural practitioners on beautiful Quechan cultural lands\, including part of the proposed Kw’tsán National Monument. \nOn Saturday\, January 11\, NALC and families will gather at Quechan Community Center (604 Picacho Rd\, Winterhaven\, CA 92283) at 10 AM MST (9 AM PST) for introductions and to join the NALC carpool into the State Rec Area. Gathering will conclude in the afternoon on Sunday\, January 11.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/learning-landscapes-ft-yuma/
LOCATION:Quechan Community Center\, 604 Picacho Road\, Winterhaven\, CA\, 92283\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation,Story Sharing,Talk,Tending the Land,Wellness,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250112T163000
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SUMMARY:Native Artist Professional Development Training
DESCRIPTION:Artists in the Santa Rosa area\, mark your calendars for an empowering two-day Native Artist Professional Development Training at the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center! This workshop\, led by expert trainers Tiffany Adams and Carolyn Kualii\, is designed to give both emerging and experienced artists the skills to thrive in the arts industry. \nFrom marketing your work and managing finances to crafting your mission statement\, you’ll gain practical\, real-world tools to grow your arts business. Don’t miss this opportunity to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey in 2025! \nJanuary 11-12\, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM \nQUESTIONS? \nContact First Peoples Fund NAPD program staff at programs@firstpeoplesfund.org for more information.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/native-artist-professional-development-training/
LOCATION:California Indian Museum & Cultural Center\, 5250 Aero Dr.\, Santa Rosa\, CA\, 95403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Native Arts,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250714
DTSTAMP:20260405T163700
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SUMMARY:Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art
DESCRIPTION:Exhibit Runs: January 12 – July 13\, 2025\n@The Fowler Musuem at UCLA\n\n\n\n\nMark you calendars for the upcoming exhibit Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art.  It introduces fire as a generative element that connects us to our past and offers a collective path toward a sustainable future. The show presents a living history and expertise of the Tongva\, Cahuilla\, Luiseño\, and Kumeyaay communities.  \n  \nPrior to the colonization of Southern California in the 18th century\, Native communities throughout the region used controlled fire practices to ensure the vitality of their local ecosystems. Fire-based land management practices ranged from small burns to spur healthy plant growth\, to larger ones that strategically eradicated invasive species and reduced fuel loads (preventing catastrophic fires). Fire Kinship counters the attitudes of fear and illegality around fire\, arguing for a return to Native practices\, in which fire is regarded as a vital aspect of land stewardship\, community wellbeing\, and tribal sovereignty. These conversations have been shaped by key community leaders throughout Southern California: Lazaro Arvizu (Tongva)\, Marlene’ Dusek (Payómkawichum\, Kúupangawish\, Kumeyaay\, and Czech)\, William Madrigal (Cahuilla/ Payómkawichum)\, Wesley Ruise Jr. (La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians)\, Stanley Rodriguez (Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel)\, William Pink (Pala Band of Luiseño Mission Indians)\, Lorene Sisquoc (Mountain Cahuilla/ Fort Sill Apache)\, and Myra Masiel-Zamora (Pechanga Band of Indians). \nThe baskets\, ollas\, rabbit sticks\, bark skirts\, and canoes presented in this exhibition were made possible through the relationship between people\, place\, and fire. Commissioned video\, sculpture\, portrait paintings\, and installations by contemporary artists such as Weshoyot Alvitre (Tongva and Scottish)\, Emily Clarke (Cahuilla Band of Indians)\, Gerald Clarke Jr. (Cahuilla Band of Indians)\, Leah Mata Fragua (Yak Tityu Tityu Yak Tiłhini Northern Chumash)\, Summer Herrera (Payómkawichum)\, Lazaro Arvizu (Tongva)\, and Marlene’ Dusek (Payómkawichum\, Kúupangawish\, Kumeyaay\, and Czech) respond to and rejoin the cultural and historical objects\, spurring a dialogue of critique\, reflection\, and futurity. The exhibition presents a living history that centers the expertise of Tongva\, Cahuilla\, Luiseño\, and Kumeyaay communities. Fire Kinship reintroduces fire as a generative element\, one that connects us to our past and offers a collective path toward a sustainable future.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/fire-kinship-southern-california-native-ecology-and-art-2/
LOCATION:Fowler Museum at UCLA\, 308 Charles E Young Dr N\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Native Arts,Tending the Land
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Walk-through: Fire Kinship
DESCRIPTION:Join exhibition co-curators Daisy Ocampo Diaz (Caxcan) and Lina Tejeda (Pomo) for a walk-through of Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. The exhibition focuses on the important kinship ties that connect Indigenous communities to the land\, and on the inextricable connection between ecological knowledge\, spirituality\, and creative expression. \nDaisy Ocampo Diaz earned her Ph.D. in history from the University of California\, Riverside in 2019. Her research in Native and public history informs her work on museum exhibitions\, historical preservation projects\, and community-based archives. She integrates critical race theory\, decolonial praxis of tribal sovereignty\, and community traditions to create a new direction of inclusivity in Public History that visibilizes Indigenous people\, voices\, and community narratives. \nLina Tejeda recently earned her M.A. in history from California State University\, San Bernardino. Her areas of focus are California Indian studies and museum studies/public history. She is passionate about working in institutions and advocating for the return of sacred cultural items to tribal nations to which they belong\, and telling the true histories of the California Indian people. Lina is a traditional Pomo dancer and a student of her cultural traditions\, including basket weaving\, gathering materials\, regalia making\, and singing.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/exhibition-walk-through-fire-kinship/
LOCATION:Fowler Museum at UCLA\, 308 Charles E Young Dr N\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T180000
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SUMMARY:Native American and Indigenous Artists: Consultant Services
DESCRIPTION:The CAC will conduct an informative webinar on this request for proposal. Interested parties must register online to paticipate in this webinar. For those unable to attend\, the webinar will be recorded and published online.  \nRegister here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aPud310fRkC6wIwbjBGhXg#/registration \nSACRAMENTO\, CA – The California Arts Council (CAC) has announced a new Request for Proposals (RFP) from qualified consultants to design a process and co-create a grant program specifically to support California Native American artists. This program intends to address and mitigate funding disparities and increase the visibility of Native American artists. \nThis RFP invites proposals from individuals\, sole proprietors\, and organizations based in California\, including certified small businesses\, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs)\, 501(c)(3) organizations\, and private for-profit organizations.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/native-american-and-indigenous-artists-consultant-services-2/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Native Arts,Online Event,Virtual,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="California Arts Council":MAILTO:info@arts.ca.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163700
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SUMMARY:Habitat Restoration Day at Heron Shadow
DESCRIPTION:Please join the organization for their Habitat Restoration Workshop day at The Cultural Conservancy’s Native land project Heron Shadow in Sebastopol\, CA. \nThis week day workshop will focus on the riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management and Native plant work. \nAfter a morning presentation on their vision and methods for habitat restoration\, all will engage in hands on work/play such as planting native perennials\, plant propagation in the native nursery\, and embellishing water features in the riparian zone. \nPlease RSVP to attend. To register\, click here. \nOnce you register\, you will receive a follow-up email with more information about the day and location!
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/habitat-restoration-day-at-heron-shadow/
LOCATION:Heron Shadow\, 9394 Ross Station Rd\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tending the Land,Volunteer,Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cultural Conservancy":MAILTO:tcc@nativeland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163700
CREATED:20250113T215111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T215111Z
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SUMMARY:January Farm Volunteer Day at Heron Shadow
DESCRIPTION:Please join the organization for their January volunteer work day at The Cultural Conservancy’s Native land project Heron Shadow in Sebastopol\, CA. \nActivities may include weeding\, feeding\, and mulching strawberries and perennial areas\, and selectively cutting down Olotón stalks for re-use. There are many different kinds of tasks for people of different physical capacities to help out and connect with the land and one another. \nThis is a family friendly event\,  all ages are encouraged to attend! \nYour support helps the organization to prepare for an abundant season of food and seed distribution to Native community partners across the Bay Area and beyond. \nPlease RSVP to attend. To register\, click here. \nOnce you register\, you will receive a follow-up email with more information about the day and location!
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/january-farm-volunteer-day-at-heron-shadow/
LOCATION:Heron Shadow\, 9394 Ross Station Rd\, Sebastopol\, CA\, 95472\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening,Tending the Land,Volunteer,Workshop,Youth
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Cultural Conservancy":MAILTO:tcc@nativeland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163700
CREATED:20250107T225207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T225207Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Fire Kinship
DESCRIPTION:Join the museum for a conversation 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. \nDaisy 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 with museum exhibitions\, historical preservation projects\, and community-based archives. She integrates critical race theory\, decolonial praxis of tribal sovereignty\, and community traditions to create a new direction of inclusivity in public history that visibilizes Indigenous people\, voices\, and community narratives. \nLina Tejeda (Pomo) recently earned her M.A. in history at California State University\, San Bernardino. Her areas of focus are California Indian studies and museum studies/public history. She is passionate about working in institutions and advocating for the return of sacred cultural items to tribal nations to which they belong and telling the true histories of the California Indian people. Lina is a traditional Pomo dancer and a student of her cultural traditions\, including basket weaving\, gathering materials\, regalia making\, and singing. \nImage: Marlene’ Dusek\, Healing your heart and healing sóoval with kúut (Marlene’ managing sumac gathering area\, an essential plant relative for weaving). Photo by Kim Avalos.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/lunch-learn-fire-kinship-2/
LOCATION:Fowler Museum at UCLA\, 308 Charles E Young Dr N\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163700
CREATED:20241212T023347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T023347Z
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SUMMARY:California Truth & Healing Council Regional Hearings @ Valley Center
DESCRIPTION:Please join the first of three California Truth & Healing Council Regional Hearings in Southern California in January. Graciously hosted by the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians\, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians\, Ah Mutt Pipa Foundation and Xumarr Ahkoots for these events. \nThursday\, January 23 from 12:00pm-4:00pm\nLocation: Rincon Government Center – One Government Center Lane\, Valley Center\, CA 92082 \nRegistration is encouraged but not required to attend – the council may send out parking and other logistical information to Eventbrite registered attendees. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ca-truth-healing-council-january-2025-regional-hearings-southern-ca-tickets-1106741847659?aff=oddtdtcreator \nThese meetings will be recorded and fully in-person with no hybrid option (recording will be posted to the Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs YouTube page afterwards). \nRegional Hearings are typically half day meetings and are an opportunity for tribes to provide testimony on record to the Council or can be an opportunity for California Native Americans to provide testimony on specific issues that may be unique to the region. All convenings of the Council are open to the general public; however\,  participation of local California Native Americans will be prioritized during the meeting.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/california-truth-healing-council-regional-hearings-valley-center/
LOCATION:Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Government Center\, One Government Center Lane\, Valley Center\, California\, 92082
CATEGORIES:Community,Day of action,Discussion,Story Sharing,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163700
CREATED:20241017T180739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T180739Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Singing and Oral Tradition
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 23\, 2025\, 6 p.m.\nBird Singing and Oral Tradition \nAgua Caliente Bird Singers\, along with Tribal Members from other Bird Singing groups\, discuss the importance of this oral tradition and cultural practice\, sharing collective histories and stories across generations.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/bird-singing-and-oral-tradition/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Cultural Museum\, 140 N Indian Canyon Dr\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Singing,Speaker Series,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163700
CREATED:20241212T023315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T023315Z
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SUMMARY:California Truth & Healing Council Regional Hearings @ Palm Springs
DESCRIPTION:Please join the second of three California Truth & Healing Council Regional Hearings in Southern California in January. Graciously hosted by the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians\, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians\, Ah Mutt Pipa Foundation and Xumarr Ahkoots for these events. \nFriday\, January 24 from 12:00pm-4:00pm\nLocation: Agua Caliente Cultural Museum – 140 N Indian Canyon Dr\, Palm Springs\, CA 92262 \nRegistration is encouraged but not required to attend – the council may send out parking and other logistical information to Eventbrite registered attendees. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ca-truth-healing-council-january-2025-regional-hearings-southern-ca-tickets-1106741847659?aff=oddtdtcreator \nThese meetings will be recorded and fully in-person with no hybrid option (recording will be posted to the Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs YouTube page afterwards). \nRegional Hearings are typically half day meetings and are an opportunity for tribes to provide testimony on record to the Council or can be an opportunity for California Native Americans to provide testimony on specific issues that may be unique to the region. All convenings of the Council are open to the general public; however\,  participation of local California Native Americans will be prioritized during the meeting.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/california-truth-healing-council-regional-hearings-palm-springs/
LOCATION:Agua Caliente Cultural Museum\, 140 N Indian Canyon Dr\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Day of action,Discussion,Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20260405T163700
CREATED:20241007T202717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T202717Z
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SUMMARY:Singing the Birds
DESCRIPTION:Singing the Birds (Wikitmallem Tahmuwhae): Bird Song and Dance Festival \nAgua Caliente Welcomes Everyone!\n\nSaturday January 25\, 2025\nPalm Springs High School \n\n\n\n\n\n\n2401 E Baristo Rd\, Palm Springs\, CA 92262
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/singing-the-birds-2/
LOCATION:Palm Springs High School\, 2401 E. Baristo Rd.\, Palm Springs\, CA\, 92262\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bird Singing,Community,Gathering,Musical Performance,Native Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163700
CREATED:20241227T225101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T225101Z
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SUMMARY:Sand Acknowledgment in Action: Lazaro Arvizu Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Sand Acknowledgment in action with flute-playing and artist-facilitated meditation in the installation space\, focused on the meaning of the sand painting in the exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art. \nLazaro Arvizu Jr. is an artist\, educator\, musician\, and researcher dedicated to the culture of the first people of Los Angeles. Born in the Los Angeles Basin\, he is knowledgeable about the landscape and cosmology of the Gabrieleno culture. For over 20 years\, he has facilitated creative and meaningful cultural experiences for people of all ages and walks of life\, in many venues.
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/sand-acknowledgment-in-action-lazaro-arvizu-jr/
LOCATION:Fowler Museum at UCLA\, 308 Charles E Young Dr N\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90024\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Conservation,Native Arts,Talk,Tending the Land
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T163700
CREATED:20241216T230645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T230645Z
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SUMMARY:Good Medicine at the San Fransisco Sketchfest
DESCRIPTION:See Good Medicine perform at the San Francisco comedy festival SF Sketchfest! \nGood Medicine is a national comedy showcase featuring the best and brightest Native comedians across North America. In 2020\, Good Medicine launched virtually to fundraise for tribes impacted by COVID-19\, raising over $11\,000 for charitable causes. Since the show’s humble beginnings\, Good Medicine has sold-out venues across the country and featured comedians hailing from over 35 tribal Nations who have been seen on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, ABC\, NBC\, FX and more! Don’t miss this nationally acclaimed showcase featuring fresh and diverse Native voices. \nWith Brian Bahe\, Siena East\, Jackie Keliiaa\, Gigi Modrich\, and Dash Turner!
URL:https://newsfromnativecalifornia.com/event/good-medicine-at-the-san-fransisco-sketchfest/
LOCATION:The Lost Church\, 988 Columbus Ave\, San Francisco\, California\, 94133
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Festival,Festival Week,Native Arts,Performance
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