BAIHP 5th Annual Spring Gathering

Bakersfield American Indian Health Project 501 40th Street, Bakersfield, California

The organization invites you to the 5th Annual Spring Gathering event held on Saturday, March 29th from 10 AM - 4:30 PM! Come to 501 40th Street in Bakersfield for various cultural activities, education, resources, and more!

Panhe

San Mateo Campground 830 Cristianitos Rd, San Clemente, California

2025 PANHE CELEBRATION Native American Gathering and Celebration of Protection and Preservation Sunday March 30, 2025 ~ 10 am - 4 pm Free Community Event. Live music and dance performances, vendors, food and exhibits. Free offsite parking at Concordia Elementary School (3120 Avenida del Presidente, San Clemente) and free round trip shuttle runs 9:30am until…

California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering

Cal Poly Humboldt - Forbes Complex West Gym 1 Harpst St, Arcata, California

Join the college for the 15th Annual California Indian Big Time & Social Gathering! This event will be held at Col Poly's Forbes Complex West Gym, April 5th. 2025. Take part in building community by honoring and celebrating California Native Traditions through songs, games, resources, and arts and crafts. For more information call ITEPP at…

Agave Roast

Malki Museum 11795 Malki Rd. Morongo Reservation, Banning, CA, United States

The Agave Roast event allows visitors to taste agave and other native foods. There will be Native plant information booths. Great event for families and food lovers! Lunch served at noon - $15.00 suggested donation per plate.  At 2PM, there will be an Artist Highlight with Yokuts Artist Poyomi McDarment. Tanin Pa’ashi Art Instillation in…

53rd Annual San Diego State University Powwow

Ellen Ochoa Pavillion 115 West Commons, Campanile Dr, San Diego, California

Saturday, April 12, 2025 SDSU Main Campus - TBD 11 a.m. - Gourd Dance Noon - Grand Entry 1 - 6 p.m. - Dance Exhibitions & Honorings 6 p.m. - Bird Singing 8 p.m. - Approximate End The pow wow includes dance contests, cultural displays, arts and craft booths, food vendors, and various informational booths. …

Sierra College Big Time/Powwow

Sierra College, Rocklin 5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin, United States

Sierra College’s Native American Student Support and Success Program (NASSSP) is announcing the Big Time/Pow-wow to be held on April 12th, 2025. Grand entry is at 12pm and it ends at 10pm. Location is 5100 Sierra College Blvd, Rocklin, CA, 95677. There is no entry fee and is free to the public. This is a…

2025 UAII Children’s Health Fair

United American Indian Involvement 1453 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join the organization for a day of family fun and wellness at the 2025 UAII Children’s Health Fair! Celebrate culture, community, and care with food, games, raffles, and more — Tuesday, April 15 from 1–5 PM at 1453 W Temple St, LA. Because our little ones deserve big love. RSVP at jfuentes@uaii.org

So Cal Indigenous Culture & Art Festival

Grape Day Park 321 N Broadway, Escondido, California

April 19, 2025 at Grape Day Park. 10 AM to 4 PM. A family-friendly festival presented by the City of Escondido and San Pasqual Band! Event Highlights: Inspiring Special Guest Speakers /Hosts, Indigenous Fashion Show, Native Youth Art Contest, Art Exhibits & Food & Beverage Vendors, Live Entertainment & Activities For more information please visit…

Open Mic Night: Culture is Prevention

SNAHC Florin Youth & Family Space 3800 Florin Road, Sacramento, CA, United States

The SNAHC is back with their 2nd annual Open Mic Night! Join the center Tuesday, April 22nd at their Florin Road location for a night of sharing spoken word, poetry, song, and stories. There will also be a live DJ! Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jPEe3YBCF0iagem-FplgOGX6K8wddCBClBAqewJ1WG9UQTIwUjk3MjdNMDVLTUhQV1o4OTFVSjFVNi4u&route=shorturl

31st Annual Ohlone Big Time

Tony Cerda Park 400 W. Grand Ave., Pomona, CA, United States

31st Annual Ohlone Big Time. Powwow Gathering. All Dancers and Drums are Welcome. Hosting the longest running intertribal gathering outside of Ohlone Territory. 31 years of bringing culture and community together. Same time every year, last full weekend of the month at Tony Cerda Park in Pomona. Free family fun!! Don’t forget to get some…

Yomen: A Celebration of Spring

Maidu Museum & Historic Site 1970 Johnson Ranch Drive, Roseville, CA, United States

Yoomén celebrates the coming of spring, a welcome time of new growth, and the guarantee of fresh foods and warmer weather. The cultural event features Native American dancers, performers and cultural demonstrators who showcase their exquisite skills working with natural materials to create baskets, jewelry, tools and more! The local Native artist community will also have…

UCLA 40th Annual Powwow

UCLA 10 Charles E Young Dr N, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Save the date - Official flyer coming soon! UCLA's 40th Annual Powwow will be held May 3-4, 2025. Vendow and powwow inquiries please contact: the uclapowwow@gmail.com

Gathering at Kuruvungna

Kuruvungna Village Springs 1439 South Barrington Avenue, Los Angeles, California

Save the Date for the tribe's annual May gathering! Join them on Saturday, May 3rd from 10a-2p in honoring and celebrating the past, present, and future of the Kuruvungna Village Springs and Cultural Center. This family-friendly gathering will feature live music, garden tours, art, vendors, food, and workshops. Free tickets – RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gathering-at-kuruvungna-tickets-1290439913519?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

Mómti Market

Sacramento History Museum 101 I St, Sacramento, CA, United States

Saturday, May 3, 10am to 4pm, the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians is excited to present Mómti Market. This is a free, family-friendly event and will take place inside the Sacramento History Museum. Discover Native California culture and how artists and culture bearers maintain the old ways by practicing traditional ecological knowledge. The Mómti…

SCIHP Weaving Wellness & Good Medicine Health Fair

SCIHP Weaving Wellness & Good Medicine Health Fair 3771 Cleveland Avenue, Santa Rosa, California

SCIHP is holding their Weaving Wellness & Good Medicine Health Fair! Friday, May 9, 2025, 10am-2pm 3771 Cleveland Avenue, SR 95403 Event Highlights:- Traditional Native Demonstration Booths- Games & Prizes- Lunch Provided- Kid Zone- Information Booths- Fun activities for all agesDon't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate and learn about traditional Good Medicine…

2nd Annual Progressive Tribal Native Arts Festival

Windsor Town Green 701 McClelland Dr., Windsor, CA, United States

Native American Crafts Fair Showcasing Local Native Artists, Craft Makers, Dancers, and Music 10-3pm Windsor, CA Events: 10:00-11:00 AM.  Opening Blessings Join the alliance for a day of blessings and kind words from honored community members. Buffie Schmidt Jackie Lincoln Eric Wilder Adam Villagomez 11:00-11:30 am Tri County Pomo Dancers 11:30-12:00 Indigenous Resistance Drum Group…

Balboa Park Powwow – Save the Date!

Balboa Park President's Way & Park Blvd, San Diego, CA, United States

The Annual Balboa Park Powwow will take place May 10-11, 2025, from 10 am 6 pm both days. As always, the event will be located at Park Boulevard and Presidents Way in Balboa Park, San Diego, CA. As a Native American, you and your family are eligible to have a vendor’s booth at this event and the…

Trinity Heritage Days

Highland Art Center Meadow 691 Main St, Weaverville, California

Touching History ! Roll back time for the 6th annual Trinity Heritage Days! Join in the festivities on May 10, from 11am - 4 pm The Nor-Rel-Muk Wintu Nation's Tribal Drums, Tribal Chairperson Tracy Foster-Olstad, and Grand M.C. Lonyx Landry invite guests to the Opening Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. in the Highland Art Center Meadow, 691 Main…

Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising

Pala Rey Youth Campground 10779 Highway 76, Pala, CA, United States

Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising Join the organization May 16-18 at the Pala Rey Youth Camp for the 22nd Traditional Indian Health Gathering: Wellness Rising! Event starts at 5pm Friday and ends Sunday at 10am. Camp under the stars Friday and Saturday nights! Explore cultural practices for healing and learn about programs and services…

18th Annual Dancing Feathers Powwow

Friendship House 56 Julian Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

Save the Date! The Friendship House is putting on their annual Dancing Feathers Powwow! May 17, 2025 56 Julian Ave.  San Francisco, CA 94103 For more information, contact: Lukas Aguilar (650) 758-7749 lukasa@friendshiphousehealing.org Jason Loyosa (530) 774-4384 jasonl@friendshiphousehealing.org

Indigenous Red Market

Native American Health Center 1443 Derby Ave., Oakland, CA, United States

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!

UC San Diego 13th Annual Powwow

UCSD Price Center Price Center, La Jolla, California

Save the Date for UCSD’s 13th Annual Powwow on Sunday May 18th, 2025!   Vendors, deadline to apply is Friday April 4th. Link to apply is here: https://tinyurl.com/ucsdpowwowvendor2025 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/UCSD_ITRC Any questions can be directed to powwow@ucsd.edu

UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow 2025

Kaiser Permanente Arena 140 Front Street, Santa Cruz, California

The UCSC American Indian Resource Center (AIRC) and the Student Alliance for North American & Indigenous Peoples is honored to invite you to the UC Santa Cruz Pow Wow 2025, on Sunday, May 18th, 2025 at the Kaiser Permanente Arena in downtown Santa Cruz, California. Traditionally, the AIRC hosts an annual event called Indigefest during…

42nd Annual UCR Pow Wow

University of California, Riverside Riverside Sports Complex 1000 W. Blaine St., Riverside, CA, United States

May 23-25, 2025 University of California, Riverside Riverside Sports Complex 1000 W. Blaine St. Riverside, CA 92507 Parking in Lot 26 *Admission is Free & Open to the Public* All Dancers, Drums, and Bird Singers Welcome!!! More Pow Wow information TBA

Kewet

Malki Museum 11795 Malki Rd. Morongo Reservation, Banning, CA, United States

Malki’s annual Fiesta is a time of gathering together to share culture and traditions. It is also the major fundraising event for the Museum. Each year hundreds of both natives and non-natives come to participate in this unique event which has been an annual celebration since 1966, when the Kewét (the Cahuilla word for fiesta)…

Eel River Wailaki’s 2nd Annual Big Time

Southern Humboldt Community Park 1144 Sprowl Creek Rd, Garberville, California

It's official! Mark your calendars for May 31st 2025! Eel River Wailaki's 2nd Annual Big Time is happening! This one day event will be full of traditional Native dancing, Workshops & Demonstrations, Vendors, and their kitchen will be offering delicious Fry Bread meals again this year! For more info, email: events@eelriverwailaki.com Vendors fill out application…

Honored Elders Day

State Indian Museum 2618 K St., Sacramento, CA, United States

Join the museum in celebrating California's Native American Elders! Luncheon served to Native Elders. Dancers, artisans, Governor's Proclamation. Public is welcome - food available for purchase. Free event! ​ Call museum for details:  916-324-0971

Welcoming Home the Birds

Idyllwild Arts 52500 Temecula Road, Idyllwild, CA, United States

This annual family friendly free event will commence at 5 pm with an artist marketplace where you can shop and support Native Artists directly. We will also convene a mini book fair welcoming Native authors and publishers. Visit non-profit booths and learn more about community and organizational partners. A few partners include: News from Native…

Indigenous Red Market

Native American Health Center 1443 Derby Ave., Oakland, CA, United States

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!

International Day of the World’s Indigenous People

Bonita Museum and Cultural Center 4355 Bonita Road, Bonita, California

Save the Date! International Day of the World's Indigenous People August 9th @ Bonita Museum and Cultural Center County of San Diego ISN & Bonita Museum invite you to a special day of celebration of Indigenous culture and heritage. Enjoy an extraordinary event that promises to be both educational and inspiring. For vendor information contact:…

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