Hello BAAITS community! We are excited to keep sharing information for our week of events. Our next event will be our Water Ceremony for Uniting Resiliency. This will happen on Baker Beach, Thurs Feb 8, 1-4pm, Join us for this special Water Ceremony, lead by Two Spirit IndigeQueer community. We welcome folks from out of…
All are welcome to come to the center's next Community Blessing at their Janet King Ceremonial Space on September 18th. Join them for blessings from Traditional Healing Practitioner MarTan Martinez, (Pomo/Wappo), and build connections with your community. For further details, reach out to DallasW@nativehealth.org #CommunityBlessing #BayAreaNatives #CommunityHealth #CultureIsPrevention
The Indigenous Red Market will be back Sunday, October 6th! This will be the last market of 2024, so make sure to save the date. Snotty Nose Rez Kids will headline the event as part of their Red Future Tour—don't miss this chance to see them for FREE in Oakland. More performers will be announced…
Bassist, singer, and bandleader Mali Obomsawin performs music from their debut album Sweet Tooth, a project that shines a light on the Indigenous history of jazz and expresses the vitality and contemporary nature of Indigenous culture. An Abenaki from Odanak First Nation, Obomsawin studied with the renowned cornetist and composer Taylor Ho Bynam at Dartmouth, an institution…
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…
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!
Join the museum for the premiere of The School: The Legacy of Hintil Ku’u Ca, a powerful film created and directed by an all-Native team. This documentary traces the origins of Oakland’s first urban Native child development center, which began during the All-Tribes occupation of Alcatraz Island (1969-1971) and is still in operation today. The…
Join the organization for a community volunteer day at The Cultural Conservancy's Heron Shadow Farm in Sebastopol, CA! Sunday, June 22, 2025 from 9am-3pm Come and connect with the community and the land to focus on Native plant work and riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management. Activities may include weeding, planting, and greenhouse native…
Please join GAI as they celebrate 50 years. . . Celebrate Fifty Years of Two Spirit Pride at Gay American Indians’ 50th Anniversary Celebration in San Francisco on Friday, June 27th. Featuring performances by Roger Kuhn, Mason, Char Diné and the Brush Arbor Gurlz with a Complementary Buffet provided by the American Indian Cultural District.…
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.
August 9th, Gardening Day & Seed Saving: 12pm-3pm, Black Point Historic Gardens, Fort Mason SF Please join the organization for the Community Gardening & Land Stewardship Program by filling out the form below: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSohtVhpb-c00KtE4pbQfjc6fpwB5QiBosmRaq6_To_3cIdA/viewform Lunch and rides will be provided when needed.
Created as part of the American Indian Cultural District’s Mapping Genocide Project, this presentation aims to highlight the history of commemorating individuals who contributed to the genocide of American Indians through place names and public art in the San Francisco Civic Art Collection. The illustrations by artist Jackie Fawn (Yurok/Washoe/Surigaonon) prompt reflection on the untold brutality imposed on Native peoples,…
Before the summer ends head over to IFH and discover amazing, authentic Native American crafts handmade by local Native artisans! From intricate beadwork to unique clothing and more, every item is a celebration of culture and creativity. Come shop, support Native artisans, and take home something truly special.
Two-Spirit Summit: Saturday, August 30th 10am-4pm Save the date! Join the organization for the culminating event of the LIA program—the Two-Spirit Summit on Saturday, August 30th. More details will be released soon, including RSVP and accessibility information. For now, mark your calendars and prepare for a day of medicine, creativity, and celebration.
SAVE THE DATE! We got another Craft Fair coming up just in time for the holidays! If you’re looking to support your fellow Native artists and vendors while grabbing gifts for the fam, come on down to IFH. Support local and spend the day with community.
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…
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,…
Join us Saturday, December 13th at the SF LGBT Center as we uplift the brilliant offerings of 10 Two-Spirit & IndigeQueer Grantees! From leatherwork to photography, Mayan timekeeping journals, lei making, kink-informed healing, and more! Come witness what community creativity and care can look like in this practice. Free & open to all Light refreshments…
Alright IFH Fam! While we’re getting ready for our Wednesday night, the team decided it’s the perfect time to drop some exciting news… We’re hosting our very first Native Karaoke & Open Mic Night! It’s all going down Friday, December 19th from 6PM–8:30PM right here at IFH! Come show off your hidden talent, and if…
Please join The Cultural Conservancy for a community habitat restoration volunteer day at their Heron Shadow Farm! Friday, February 13, 2026 from 9am-3pm This day will focus on riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management and Native plant work. After a morning presentation on our vision and methods for habitat restoration we will engage in…
🌟 Join Gay American Indians (GAI) for a special event honoring Two Spirit Elders during BAAITS Powwow week. This event is a welcoming space to listen, learn, and celebrate our #TwoSpirit Elders with community and good food. FEATURING: Complimentary Lunch, Talking Circle, Out of Town Special Guests, Two Spirit Performances, and much more! TwoSpirit Elder…
Save the date - 15th Annual BAAITS Two-Spirit Powwow is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 14, 2026 at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion in San Francisco. Photos by Hewitt Visuals Photos.
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