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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… 
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… 
Part of the reimagining of the de Young's Arts of Indigenous America galleries, this is the first in a series of exhibitions that highlights specific regions of Native California. This installation explores the interconnections between art, ceremony, and the land in the Karuk, Yurok, Hupa, Tolowa, and Wiyot communities of northwestern California. The exhibition presents… 
This exhibition brings together two seemingly distinct art forms: Pueblo pottery and classic cars. In 2014, Rose B. Simpson, a mixed-media artist from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico, refurbished a 1985 Chevy El Camino, transforming it with a black-on-black Tewa pottery motif. Simpson titled her work Maria in honor of renowned artist Maria Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo,… Sustainers of Life, co-curated by Cecelia Caro and Laurie Steelink, features seven artists exploring intersectional themes through installation, sculpture, photography, illustration, and painting. The exhibition addresses colonialism’s impact, motherhood, and the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis while also celebrating individual stories of resilience and survival. Artists Weshoyot Alvitre, Emily Clarke, Katie Dorame, Eve-Lauryn Little Shell… 
Walking In Our Moccs: Perspectives from Indigenous Artists is a community exhibition curated by Sierra Native Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving Native families, cultures and environment in Placer County. The exhibition illuminates the experience of “walking in two worlds” through the eyes of contemporary Native American artists. Sierra Native Alliance’s Executive Director, Anno Nakai, states, “Walking in… |
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Save the date - Join the organization in celebrating language, culture, and community at Language is Life. |
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Native American Vendors! We are now accepting vendor applications for Kewet Native American Learning Day and Market. Apply today for your booth space! Visit aguacaliente.org/kewet
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Save the Date! The 2nd Annual Paskenta Big Time will be held November 1, 2025. Dance group sign ups open: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EABA92DA3FFC43-55202481-2025#/ Sponsorship applications are now being accepted and will close on May 19, 2025. Become a sponser here: https://form.asana.com/?k=wrKJmwUvI4S07830XAF_8w&d=335486572226948 Vendor applications will open in the Summer.
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Inspired by the Fire Kinship exhibition, this panel will bring together Indigenous scholars, fire practitioners, and land trust leaders to discuss the role of land conservancies in the Land Back movement. The program will highlight Indigenous-led efforts to reclaim stewardship, revitalize ancestral practices, and navigate legal pathways for land return. |
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7 events,The inaugural Economic Futures Summit is a groundbreaking, Indigenous-led gathering designed to catalyze sustainability solutions and reimagine economic systems in response to the climate and nature crises. Taking place November 4-6 in San Francisco, the 2.5-day summit will bring together over 350 Indigenous and non-Indigenous leaders, including practitioners, investors, academics, and policymakers, to co-create actionable… |
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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. How you will grow: Gain skills and strategies to successfully address inequities and disparities that exist in… |
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The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) announces Good Fire: Tending Native Lands, a new special exhibition exploring how Native communities in Northern California have long used controlled fire—also called “good fire” or “cultural burning”—to care for the land and uphold traditions. The exhibition is organized in collaboration with Native fire practitioners, artists, ecologists, and cultural…
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In this group art exhibit, The Cultural Conservancy has convened Indigenous artists to explore what connects and intersects Indigenous communities, showcasing their unique perspectives, traditions, and artistic expressions, fostering a sense of solidarity and shared purpose. By weaving together the diverse threads of Indigenous experience, we create a tapestry of unity and strength. 12+ artists… |
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The annual Native Artisan Fair (formerly Native Craft Fair) returns on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., offering a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Native American art, culture, and community. Held rain or shine, the fair is free to attend, with free parking available for all visitors. Shop an exceptional selection of handmade work…
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Join us for the 2nd Annual Native American Heritage Month Parade in Sacramento. The parade will showcase floats, vehicles, horses, marchers, and cultural performers in celebration of Native American heritage and culture. Register now if you’re interested in being part of the parade. If you have questions about the event, email linda.sacks@asm.ca.gov or call (916)… |
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Join us for a special reading and talk with author-illustrator Weshoyot Alvitre, featuring her heartfelt picture book Brave. The story follows a Native American boy proudly growing out his hair and learning from his family that braids are powerful, beautiful, and deeply meaningful. Told through a tender father–son relationship, Brave explores the painful legacy of… |
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You're invited! At no cost to you. Don't miss this Art Gallery Party !Join us for an evening of fine art, culture, and celebration at our Artist’s Exhibit in the Redwood Gallery — happening Wednesday, Nov. 12th from 4:30–6:00 PM Enjoy an evening filled with beautiful artwork, flavorful tasting dishes, refreshing drinks, and great company…
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7th Annual Kevin Starr Lecture Featuring Professor Benjamin Madley and Gregg Castro A ticket is required to attend the in-person event (first come, first serve) and to view the livestream. The event is located at USF's Xavier Hall located in the Fromm Institute. Please note that the lecture/livestream start at 6:30PM and the in-person reception… Native Student Programs invites you to a public lecture by Virginia Hedrick (Yurok) at the University of Redlands on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025. Her talk - titled “The Work of Belonging: Healing, Policy, and the Power of Native Communities” - will focus on the intersection of public health and Native communities, as well as her… |
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ATTENTION TEACHERS: We are offering our popular “All About Acorns” program as a PORTScast on Thursday, November 13th, at 9am! This live Zoom webinar is open to multiple groups at once, including classes, homeschool families, and lifelong learners. In this webinar offered through the @portsprogram, students will join our presenter, Travis, and explore the traditional… Learn about Indigenous women-led land restoration, cultural regeneration and rematriation work with Corrina Gould, Lisjan Nation Tribal Chairwoman and Sogorea Te’ Land Trust Co-Founder. Thursday November 13, 2025. 4:00 pm Alameda Main Library, Main Branch, 1150 Oak St. Alameda Stafford Meeting Room, Side B No Registration Required! All Are Welcome! Save California Salmon invites you to a Free Community Dinner & Youth Listening Session! Help contribute to the planning of our future programming, events, & educational materials. FREE DINNER! Youth, Families, Community welcome! Raffle with iPad and local jewelry as grand prizes! Register at: tinyurl.com/SCSListeningSessionRegister |
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It's Lhatsik Harutkshi “Moving Stories” The Wiyot Tribe Film Festival's second year! Doors open at 5:30pm Fri & Sat. Program begins at 6pm and is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers from 8-8:30pm. Doors close at 9pm. Cost: $10 suggested donation at the door. Free for Wiyot tribal members. Indigenous filmmakers from all over…
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November is Native American Heritage Month, and we’re honored to celebrate and uplift rich traditions, stories, and voices of Indigenous peoples. Celebrate with us through hands-on activities, storytelling, and workshops featuring Indigenous authors and traditions. November 14th - Education Station 10am-2pm November 15th - Yucca Cordage Workshop 10am-1pm (registration required; registration link here) November 16th…
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This free training seminar is a pivotal MMIP collaboration between tribal representatives, legal professionals, victims’ advocates, healing and wellness experts, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies throughout California. Janet K. Bill (Chukchansi), Director of Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA) in the California Office of the Attorney General, is the primary instructor. She and other subject…
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Join us for a FREE SCREENING of Pá'Čapa: A Mt. Rubidoux Story, followed by a filmmaker’s talk to discuss the development of their documentary and the sacredness of Mt. Rubidoux. Filmmakers Talk Featuring Dr. Daisy Ocampo, Rosy Aranda, Lorene Sisquoc, Blossom Maciel Eventbrite Sign Up Here 📦💓 WE ARE FEEDING AND SUPPLYING OVER TEN FAMILIES THIS NOVEMBER!!! help us get additional supplies to them as the government shut down continues to leave people UNPAID and with less than their normal SNAP or food resources!! we are teaming up with @herbaceousmixx next friday for their event to do drop off donations!! swipe… |
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THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO PROJECTED SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS Save the Date: CINC Gathering Under the Stars event November 15th, 4PM-7PM Interested vendors, please contact: Gathering@CINCollege.org |
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Celebrate Native culture at UAII’s Pow Wow—an inclusive, cultural event open to all. Join us for a day of tradition! Join us for United American Indian Involvement, Inc.’s Annual Pow Wow—a culturally centered, family-friendly event that’s open to all. Enjoy a full day of traditional dancing, drumming, Native arts and crafts, delicious food vendors, and… |
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Join us for a conversation about sovereignty as it relates to California Tribes without federal recognition status. Isaac Bojorquez serves on the Native American Heritage Commission, a state agency that supports the protection of California tribal cultural resources. He is the only representative from a California tribe without federal recognition. He held several positions at… |
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Join us for a special exhibition walk-through of Fire Kinship with Silvia Forni, Shirley and Ralph Shapiro Director of the Fowler Museum at UCLA. 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. Silvia Forni joined the Fowler… |
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Join Redwood Day School, Good Guest Dimond, and Sogorea Te’ Land Trust for a day of learning and exchange. With Keynote speaker Corrina Gould, Lisjan Nation Tribal chairperson, youth presentations, refreshments and more! Saturday 11/22/25 1:00-4:00pm Redwood Day School * RSVP* http://bit.ly/redwoodday
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The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens
The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens
🌿 Honoring Our First People & Traditional Games 🌿 Join us for a powerful and immersive workshop exploring the traditional games of San Diego Tribal communities—shared through a Payomkawichum lens. This is a beautiful opportunity to learn, reconnect, and celebrate Indigenous knowledge and teachings. 📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM…
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Join us this week for stew making class!!! We will be making a 3 sister stew! 🥘🥘🥘😋😋😋 RSVP Here |
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🌟 Here’s your guide to Rise, Resist, Reclaim! Find out what organizations and vendors are going to be there, and learn more about our panelists!!** We can’t wait to see you this Sunday!! 📅 Nov. 23rd, 2025 | 🕠 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 The Ebell Club Long Beach (290 Cerritos Ave. #203, Long…
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Thangs Taken: Rethinking Thanksgiving 2025 Now in its 18th year, Thangs Taken continues to challenge and reshape the colonial “thanksgiving” narrative by centering Native resistance, rematriation, and collective healing through art, music, dance, ancestral knowledge, and storytelling. Guided by Indigenous organizers, this annual gathering is both medicine and movement, creating space for truth-telling, reflection, and… |
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The annual celebration includes Native American dance contests for all ages, bird singing, and drum contests. A wide variety of traditional Native American food, handcrafted jewelry, dream catchers, and other arts and crafts will also be available. This is a drug and alcohol free event. Event Schedule Friday, Nov. 28: 5 p.m. – gates open,… |
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The Indigenous Peoples' Day Sunrise Gathering on October 13th and November 27th are organized by the International Indian Treaty Council commemorating the 1969-71 occupation of Alcatraz by the Indians of All Tribes. It is one-day events and is not the standard Alcatraz Island tour; all areas except for where the ceremony takes place will be…
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⋆𐙚❅🦌*°⋆❆.⛸️ Getting ready for the holidays? Come shop in store with us on friday and sunday 11/28 and 11/30! You will get 15% off your entire purchase if you shop with us these days and we will have $3 conchas! Small business Friday and Sunday, get your gifts! And our conchas will be by Leona's… |
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Join us at the Chico Women’s Club for the 8th Annual Chico Indian Market 🛍️ Hosted by the Mechoopda Tribe, this beautiful cultural display of goods will take place on Saturday, November 29th from 10am-4pm. See you there!
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Join us for making elderberry syrup and creating medicinal herbal tea blends! We are honored to be hosting TCC's TEK Elderberry Educational Workshop at the Crissy Field Center, Saturday, November 22, 2025. Join us for hands-on learning about the healing and medicinal properties of the elderberry. Learn about drying and processing elderberry, create immune-strengthening syrup,… |
8 events,⋆𐙚❅🦌*°⋆❆.⛸️ Getting ready for the holidays? Come shop in store with us on Friday and Sunday 11/28 and 11/30! You will get 15% off your entire purchase if you shop with us these days and we will have $3 conchas! Small business Friday and Sunday, get your gifts! And our conchas will be by Leona's… |
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