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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… 
Exhibit Runs: January 12 – July 13, 2025 @The Fowler Musuem at UCLA Mark 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… 
The Maidu Museum & Historic Site (MMHS) is thrilled to announce the opening of Momím Wené | Medicine Water: Flowing Throughout California Indian Country a contemporary art exhibition featuring 29 regional Native American artists. The exhibition will run April 12-September 14, 2025. Momím Wené | Medicine Water explores the complex relationship between essential waterways and… 
Caring For Our Lands: California Public Domain Allottees Conference 2025 This conference aims to support public domain allottees in California in accessing and stewarding their lands in a changing climate. About the Conference: The organization's annual public domain allotments conference will be held in collaboration with the University of California in Davis at Rolling Hills… 
The National UNITY Conference is an impactful five-day youth-led annual event held every July in a pre-selected region of the U.S. About 2,500 Native youth and advisors are expected to attend the 2025 National UNITY Conference in San Deigo, California, (June 27 – July 1, 2025). The National UNITY Conference complete with general sessions, regional…
$375
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Mark your calendar for the 2025 Yurok Arts and Crafts Fair, July 1 at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds! If you are interested in being a vendor, please visit yuroktribe.org to find guidelines and an application. |
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Join the organization for an unforgettable night of Indigenous Excellence! The Building Bridges Beyond Boarders Fashion Show presented by Finest Feathers in partnership with International Indigenous Fashion Week will take you on a breathtaking journey showcasing incredible international designers who break boundaries through style, culture, and creativity. Witness the best in beadwork go head to… |
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The Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians will be hosting their 29th Annual Big Time Celebration this coming weekend! Don't miss out on a catered dinner, handgame tournament, traditional Pomo dancing, jumpers for the youth, vendors, and raffles! |
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The Chapter House invites you to come thru! The biannual LA NDN Flea Market returns on Sunday, July 6, 2025. 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 RSVP…
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Mark your calendars! The 2025 Indigenous Red Market dates are here: May 18th, 2025, and July 6th, 2025. With only two dates next year, you won’t want to miss them. Expect exciting performances, local Indigenous vendors, delicious food, and more! The Native American Health Center presents their Indigenous Red Market! This cultural marketplace features information booths,… |
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Wellness time at the garden! 9-1 Wednesdays in Weitchpec, starting July 9. For information, contact Annelia Norris: ahillman@yuroktribe.nsn.us
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The Native American Land Conservancy (NALC) cordially invites Native/Indigenous families and relatives to join them for an afternoon at Mt. San Jacinto State Park, at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Please direct any questions or concerns to programs@nativeamericanland.org
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This Wednesday, July 9th, for their Drum & Dance Practice, the organization will also be celebrating the amazing 2025 Native Graduates! 🎓✨ Northern Drum will be holding it down. It's going to be a beautiful night of celebration, community, and good ENERGY. The organization can't wait to see you all there! |
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NEW DATE!!!!! Join the organization JULY 11-13 at the Pala Rey Youth Camp for the 22nd Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising! Camp with IHC under the stars Friday and Saturday nights! Explore cultural practices for healing and learn about programs and services available at local health centers that are "Empowering Native Wellness." Learn from… 
Join the tribe for a Hands-On Doll Dress Creation Workshop! Explore regalia-making techniques at their Youth & Family Activities Program's Doll Dress Creation Workshop. Particpants will learn how to craft miniature ceremonial or bark dresses, shawls, and necklaces using natural materials like dentalium, abalone shell, bear grass, and more. Workshops will be held in Orleans…
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Da'Luk Family Kayaking Day with Humboats! Join the organization for Kayaking with Humboats! July 11th, 2025 10 am - 12 pm At the Woodley Island Marina Lunch Provided! Reach out to Bubba@ncidc.org or 707-445-8451 with any questions! Register here: go.ncidc.org/kayak
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Calling all artists, jewelers, and makers! The center is excited to welcome Pacific Rim Abalone Sea Shells from Bandon, Oregon to the Yurok Country Visitor Center on Friday, July 11th from 12–6 PM! Look for an incredible selection of abalone, dentalium, and other beautiful shells. Don’t miss this chance to stock up on quality pieces!…
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NALC is hosting Creative Landscapes at Hunat Paac Pihaaka! Join the organization at their preserve in the Morongo Valley to get in touch with your creative side and complete a guided mixed media collage. All supplies will be provided.
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You're invited to the Inaugural Inter-Tribal Tule Boat Races! This is a special event held by local Delta Tribes to honor tribal ancestors, culture, and give acknowledgement to the water and land. It will be a fun day! Register | https://bit.ly/2025Inter-TribalTuleBoatRaces Age Groups 7-12 | 13-15 | 16-18 | 19-54 | Elders 55+ Parking passes…
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The Sherwood Valley Band of Pomo Indians invites you to their 32nd Annual Big Time Celebration, featuring: a salmon BBQ, California Pomo Feather Dancers, craft and food vendors, health and wellness booths, and much more! For more information or to sign up as a vendor, please contact: Jodi Sjolund (707) 354-0647
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The Klamath First Descent Celebration of the newly liberated Klamath River kicks off July 12, following the Paddle Tribal Waters team’s historic expedition. From noon to 7 PM, the region will come alive with live music, cultural performances, an art walk and auction, and delicious local food. This vibrant gathering honors generations of river protectors…
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This coming Sunday a small volunteer crew will be working out at the land. Hopefully lumber will be available, so the organization can start rebuilding the men & women dressing rooms for dance time. Ya-Ka-Ama invites you to come together in a good way to heal the land, and get the ground ready so they… |
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NCIDC is hosting the EUREKA GONA at the Wharfinger Building! Join the organization for three days of Community Healing and Wellness! July 15th-17th, 9am-5pm At the Wharfinger Building, 1 Marina Way, Eureka, CA Food will be provided for each day, Pre register at this link : Eureka GONA Registration
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Join the organization for a fun and engaging paint night featuring guided turtle themed painting led by Indigenous artist, Andrea Ragudo Chavez (Ione Band of Miwok). Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jPEe3YBCF0iagem-FplgOOlIvUSTAntGntAHP6ipKmVUQUpGTjRVRzRCV01UTVlVV1ZQWkRWWUdINC4u&origin=lprLink&route=shorturl |
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Join cookbook author Sara Calvosa Olson for a discussion on sustainable, culturally appropriate, and ecologically sound food systems. Try your hand at cracking acorns and enjoy samples of acorn muffins. The library is hosting a gathering on the lawn outside the North Branch, so feel free to bring a blanket or low-back lawn chair to…
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Guided by Kimberly Robertson, using tech-infused beads, create jewelry that connects you to Know Your Rights info and immigration rights resources. FREE All materials provided. Ages 10+ but children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Please only RSVP if you plan to attend.
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Join the organization at the Organic Improv Closing Show on Thursday, July 17 at 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Students from this 6-week class will perform along with an Improv Jam where anyone can get on stage and play. This show is open to the public. |
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The Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California will be hosting their annual Handgame Tournament. For more information, contact: berrycreekrancheria@gmail.com or (530) 534-3859
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Local Tribes and Non-profits are hosting a free Youth & Families Indigenous Science Camp on July 18th at Sue-Meg State Park from 10am to 4pm. Additional details will be emailed to all registrants prior to the event. Lunch and snacks will be provided. July 18th will include activities, a tour and hands on learning. There…
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NALC is hosting Creative Landscapes at Hunat Paac Pihaaka! Join them at their preserve in the Morongo Valley to get in touch with your creative side and complete a guided watercolor painting. All supplies will be provided.
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The organization is hosting a community-powered volunteer day this Saturday, July 19, and they’d love to see you there! Whether you're a new face or a longtime fam, come lend a hand as we refresh and reorganize the space ahead of our move. Expect good vibes, great people, and hands-on ways to support The…
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Join artists Carson Bates, Sage LaPena, Shanti Parks, and Jacinda Tayaba-Cordova for an engaging discussion about their artwork featured in the Momím Wené | Medicine Water exhibition. Facilitated by curator, Meyo Marrufo, the artists’ conversation will be centered around the importance of water as “good medicine.” Light refreshments and a limited number of complimentary Momím… |
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Native Nexus is BACK! Join the organization for the 2nd Annual Native Nexus: Connecting Careers Youth Workshops happening July 21–22, 2025 in Valley Center, CA! In partnership with top Native-owned businesses and organizations, the Native Youth Foundation proudly brings together a powerful lineup of Indigenous creators, entrepreneurs, and mentors to inspire the next generation. Their… 
Join California Native Vote Project for their virtual Summer Youth Organizing Academy designed to build leadership and organizing skills for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Youth across the state. From Struggle to Strength: Youth Power in a Time of Resistance This year’s theme uplifts the brilliance, resistance, and vision of Native youth across California. Join the… |
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Waqlesi! This month the Klamath Tribes Youth Council is holding their annual Youth Summit! Register here: https://theroost.oit.edu/DICE/survey?survey_uid=85f82556-2fa3-11f0-a66c-02c27405b495 |
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Learn about Living Ohlone culture while enjoying tea and a treat at Claremont Branch Library. Every month, join mak-'amham/Cafe Ohlone founders Vincent Medina and Louis Trevino as they discuss a topic related to East Bay Ohlone culture, experiences, and community. Through this partnership, the Berkeley community can learn about and celebrate East Bay Ohlone culture… |
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The Big Valley Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians invites the community to attend their 22nd Annual Tule Boast Festival! The Tribe is currently searching for interested vendors, informational booths, and environmentally friendly booths. The Tribe also asks that during their event to please limit plastic and water waste. For more information, please contact: Alicia Castellanos: ACASTELLANOS@BIG-VALLEY.NET or… |
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Join the tribe for a Hands-On Doll Dress Creation Workshop! Explore regalia-making techniques at their Youth & Family Activities Program's Doll Dress Creation Workshop. Particpants will learn how to craft miniature ceremonial or bark dresses, shawls, and necklaces using natural materials like dentalium, abalone shell, bear grass, and more. Workshops will be held in Happy… A 2-Day Free Family Friendly Community Event, Showcasing Indigenous Comic Authors & Artists. Presented by Indigenous Futures Institute, in collaboration with Eyaay Ahuun Foundation and University of California Humanities Research Institute. Join the organization for a celebration of Indigenous sequential art! Indigi-Con features two panels of Native artists and writers, followed by a mixer with… |
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Trinity River Clean Up July 26th | 9am - 10:30am: Clean-Up | 11am Rafting On July 26th, Save California Salmon is partnering with the Warrior Institute to conduct a Trinity River clean up raft trip. The raft trip is free for youth 8-18. The trip begins at Hoopa Tribal Office in Hoopa, CA at 9am. Rafting…
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Calling all green thumbs and aspiring ones too! 🌱 The organization is hosting a Gardening Day and would love for you to be part of it! Come get your hands dirty, enjoy the fresh air, and help make the garden space beautiful.
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Join the The Chapter House for Lucky Bead: Beginner Beading led by Gigi Modrich on Saturday, June 21 from 1 - 4 PM. Whether you're a novice beader or old pro, you're welcome to this session. The organization will provide supplies and instruction for you to make your first pair of auntie earrings (the bigger… |
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Please join the organization for a community volunteer day at The Cultural Conservancy's Heron Shadow Farm in Sebastopol, CA! Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 9am-3pm Activities may include weeding, planting, and mulching. There are many different kinds of tasks for people of different physical capacities to help out and connect with the land and one… |
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Create your own necklace using materials from nature like abalone, beads and pine nuts! All materials will be provided. Participants may bring additional elements to embellish their creations. Taught by Native American jewelry maker, Joann Denys (Costanoan Esselen Ohlone).
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In California, the 1st CA Native American Tribal GIS (Geographic Information System) Summit 2025 planning is underway. This will be a FREE two-day event that is co-host by Cal/EPA - State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and CA Tribal GIS (non-profit - www.catribalgis.org). This summit will be held both virtually and on-site on July 31, 2025…
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The Gualala Arts Lecture Series will host a special evening program, “Voices of the Land: Stories and Songs of the Kashaya Pomo,” featuring Tribal Elder Eric Wilder on Thursday, July 31, at 7 p.m. at the Gualala Arts Center. Admission is $5 at the door. Wilder, a former chairman of the Kashaya Band of Pomo…
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Join the organization for the 1st Annual Indigenous Stories Film Festival on August 1st, 4–9PM at the Rincon Government Center! Celebrate Indigenous voices through powerful films, art, and conversation—including the premiere of We Thrive's intergenerational discussion video featuring youth, parents, and elders. Enjoy food, raffles, guest speakers, panels, and a night filled with community and…
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Subversive Verses is stoked to bring you the second gathering in our live poetry reading series. If you haven’t heard of them yet, they are a collective of California Native women centering the dynamic voices of our community and celebrating the strength of Indigenous emotion through art, music, and poetry. For the summer season, the…
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Public welcome, food & craft vendors, dance competition! A Pow Wow, or cultural celebration, as it was called in former times, is a truly family event growing out of the economic, social, and cultural experiences of many Native American tribes. Pow Wows allow people to come together to sing, dance, make friends, renew old friendships,… 
The McKinnon Family: From Basketry to Bowls Curated by Dennis McKinnon Dennis McKinnon, Yurok Honoring Heritage Through Woodworking Dennis McKinnon is a proud Yurok Tribe member with Tolowa and Yurok ancestry. He spent his early years along the Klamath River on McKinnon Hill and in Klamath, Ca., Del Norte County. In 1962, the McKinnons moved…
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Turn rocks into tools in this one-day workshop! Flintknapping is the ancient technique of shaping stone, typically flint or obsidian, into tools or survival blades like arrowheads, knives, axes and hide scrapers. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to carefully strike stones to refine the shape and sharpness of your tool. Taught by Native American…
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