San Francisco’s Indigenous Peoples Day

Esplanade, Yerba Buena Gardens Mission St. Between 3rd & 4th Sts., San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us in celebration of San Francisco’s Indigenous Peoples Day at Yerba Buena Gardens with Native American art, music and vendors. The program highlights the vastly diverse and talented community of Indigenous artists in the Bay Area, California and beyond. Presented in partnership with the International Indian Treaty Council with generous support from the San Francisco Arts…

Sacramento Native American Health Center Presents Round Dance

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

Sacramento Native American Health Center presents: Round Dance Ceremony on November 18th from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm in our Youth and Family Space at SNAHC Florin Road. Join us for this free Community Wellness and Healing Gathering, which is a Cree teaching out of Canada and a ceremony that connects our world to the…

26th Annual Wildhorse Powwow

El Camino College, North Gym 16007 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, CA, United States

Free Admission! All Drums and Dancers Welcome! February 3 -4, 2024 Saturday 11 AM - 9 PM, Grand Entry at Noon Sunday 11 AM - 6 PM, Grand Entry at Noon   Head Staff MC: Arlie Neskahi (Dine) Head Man: Jacob Pratt (Dakota/Ojibway) Head Woman: Nanabah Kadenehii (Dine) Host Drum: Sorrel Rider (Siksika Nation) Alberta,…

Indigenous Red Market

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

2024 California Native Creations Art Show

Finley Community Center 2060 W College Ave, Santa Rosa, California

The art show will again be hosted by the City of Santa Rosa, and held in the beautiful Person Senior Wing of the Finley Community Center in Santa Rosa. ​ Show opens to the public on Sept. 16  – Thursday, Nov. 21. Reception:  Friday, October 4,  from 5p.m. – 7p.m. Tri-County Pomo Dancers will join the event. Show…

Indigenous Red Market

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

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…

The Aunties & Uncles Program’s Annual Memorial Gathering

Ya-Ka-Ama Indian Education and Development Center 7456 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville, California

Where: 7456 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville, CA When: Saturday, October 12th, 2024 Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Pomo Dancer, Vendors, Food, Raffles, and Speakers Contact: aupevents@scihp.org Candace (707) 521 - 4559 Kolby (707) 521 - 4684

2024 Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Santa Rosa Campus: Burbank Outdoor Stage Area 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, California

Where: 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Burbank Outdoor Stage Are, Santa Rosa Campus When: Monday, October 14th, 2024 Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Native Speakers, Vendors, Food, Drumming, and Dancing.

San Francisco’s 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day

Yerba Buena Gardens 750 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

San Francisco’s 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day in Yerba Buena Gardens 12:00PM-3:00PM Mission St. between 3rd & 4th Streets. Ohlone welcome, Indigenous cultural performers, speakers and vendors. This event is free. Presented on Yelamu, Ramaytush Ohlone Territory, in partnership with the International Indian Treaty Council with generous support from the San Francisco Arts Commission. The program…

Finest Feathers Fashion Show / Battle of the Beads

Hopland - Finest Feathers 13101 Nokomis Rd, Hopland, California

The Finest Feathers Fashion Show Returns with an Unparalleled Celebration of Indigenous Creativity! Date: Nov. 2, 2024 3:00PM-8:00PM Location: 13101 Nokomis Rd. Hopland CA 95449 Complex Mindorities is thrilled to announce that the Finest Feathers Fashion Show is back, bringing together a remarkable showcase of talent from across Turtle Island (U.S. and Canada). This year's…

Free – $75

Fall Market at Malki Museum

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

The Malki Museum invites you to attend this year's fall market. Vendors please contact Soleil Norte at soleilnorte@gmail.com.

Connected Landscapes: Save the Date!

Save the Date! NALC is preparing a week of events leading up to Connected Landscapes, a festival to celebrate Native cultures, storytelling, and all things outdoors with our friends, @joshuatreefriends! Keep an eye on their socials for the full list of events coming soon! If you’re interested in vending (priority given to Native artists and…

Indigenous Arts Market

Indigenous Art Market 203 Cotter Street, San Francisco, California

Stop by the tribe's Indigenous Arts Market this November 23rd. Open to the public, donation is asked at entrance. Come enjoy the family kitchen, Cali-Native exhibitors, dancers, songs, and prayer. Limited vendor space please reach out if interested. Email:​ crct1992@gmail.com

Justice Involved Re-Entry Initiative

Ukiah Conference Center 200 S School St., Ukiah, California

Join for a day full of guest speakers, informational booths, vendors, and a wonderful keynote speech from Al Pooley, Founder and President of the Native American Fatherhood and Families Association (NAFFA). Who should attend? Tribes, community members, enhanced care management and community supports providers, formally incarcerated individuals and their families, law enforcement, probation, parole, social workers, mental health providers, AOD counselors and all others interested in this innitiative. For more information or to reserve a booth, contact: Diana Billy- Elliott, ASW (707-234-0086)

52nd Annual California State University, Long Beach Pow Wow at Puvungna

CSULB Intramural Rugby and Soccer Fields 1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, California

Date: March 8 - 9, 2025 NEW LOCATION: INTRAMURAL RUGBY AND SOCCER FIELDS California State University, Long Beach’s annual Pow Wow at Puvungna, an American Indian social celebration, is the largest spring event of its kind in Southern California. The Pow Wow is focused on displaying the university’s strong American Indian presence. Admission and parking are free.…

NDN Girls Book Club – Poetry Lounge and Land Back Fundraiser

Junior High Los Angeles 603 S Brand Blvd, Glendale, California

READING | $15 | ALL AGES | Join NDN Girls Book Club for a poetry lounge & small Native artisans market on March 29th, 7:30-10pm. The event will feature a lineup of Native women authors with debut books out 2024-2025, a food truck, a live DJ, free books from NDN Girls Book Club, and a…

$15

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…

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

54th Annual Stanford Powwow

Stanford 450 Serra Mall, Stanford, CA, United States

The 54th Annual Stanford Powwow will take place May 9-11, 2025 Spend your Mother's Day Weekend at the 54th Annual Stanford Pow Wow as Indigenous communities celebrate their traditions of Drumming, Singing, and Pow Wow dancing. All are welcome!

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…

Tsowexo Mai Toyox Panuchkaw “We Hold the Medicine in Our Hands”

Tule River Recreation Center 310 Indian Reservation Dr, Porterville, California

Save the Date!! Make & Take crafts! Lunch and Dinner Provided-Special Speaker- Cecilia Firethunder On the Agenda: clapsticks, pine nut necklaces, pine needle baskets, beaded earrings, mini tule skirts, medicine bags, and vendors! For more information contact: Jeanne Baga at jeanne.baga@trihci.com

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…

San Pasqual Reservation Gathering

San Pasqual Ball Fields 27315 N. Lake Wohlford Rd., Valley Center, CA, United States

The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians presents their San Pasqual Reservation Gathering, featuring Bird Singers, Games for kids, Watermelon Eating Contest, Grease Pole, Tug of War, and Peon Games at Dusk! All are welcome to attend. For more information, check the following: Event Inquiries: DESIREEM@SANPASQUALTRIBE.ORG Vendor Inquiries: ANGELINAA@SANPASQUALTRIBE.ORG Bird Inquiries: DESTINEEM@SANPASQUALTRIBE.ORG

Coyote Valley 29th Annual Big Time Celebration

Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians Big Time 7751 N State Street, Redwood Valley, CA

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!

Sherwood Valley 32nd Annual Big Time Celebration

Sherwood Valley Rancheria (dance grounds near the Casino) 100 Kawi Place, Willits, CA

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

Klamath River First Descent Celebration

Yurok Tribe Headquarters 190 Klamath Blvd, Klamath, CA, United States

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…

$23.18
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