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Sherman Indian School: 100+ Years of Education and Resilience

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

By the late nineteenth century, the federal government’s efforts to fully assimilate Native Americans had proved unsuccessful. Growing concerns over the welfare of Native communities led to the establishment of twenty-five federal off-reservation boarding schools for Native American children, where students could be formally educated and “civilized” through a strict program of academics, vocational training,…

Reclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Reclaiming the Camino aims to educate Los Angeles and its visitors about the potency of Native life and the rich history of activism in the California borderlands region. This exhibition repositions (and reclaims) the El Camino Real as the ancient and well-worn trade route for Native people long before the establishment of the Franciscan Missions…

Reclaiming El Camino: Native Resistance in the Missions and Beyond

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Reclaiming El Camino aims to educate Los Angeles and its visitors about the potency of Native life and the rich history of activism in the California borderlands region. This exhibition repositions (and reclaims) the El Camino Real as the ancient and well-worn trade route for Native people long before the establishment of the Franciscan Missions…

Continuity: Cahuilla Basket Weavers and their Legacies

Benton Museum of Art Pomona College 120 West Bonita Avenue, Claremont, CA, United States

More than 140 Cahuilla baskets are housed at the Benton Museum of Art, and though they are aesthetically beautiful—which is part of what makes them art—they are not merely museum “specimens.” Rather, they represent the continuous relationships that Cahuilla people have with their traditions, ancestral knowledge, lands, and one another. Many of the Cahuilla baskets…

Re-Discovering Native America: Stories in Motion with The Red Road Project

Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Bedford Gallery is pleased to present its latest exhibition, Re-Discovering Native America: Stories in Motion with The Red Road Project, a photo-docuseries which highlights and celebrates inspiring stories of present-day Native American individuals and communities by providing a platform for them to tell their stories of the past, present, and future in their own voices…

Redbud Resource Group: Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements Workshop

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.   APRIL 16, 2024, AUGUST 5, 2024, November 5, 2024

The Culture Conservatory’s Volunteer Work Day at Heron Shadow!

Please join us for our May volunteer work day at The Cultural Conservancy's Native land project Heron Shadow in Sebastopol, CA. Come connect with the community and the land and focus on our Native plant work and riparian (wetland near a stream) zone management. Activities may include seed saving, Native plant restoration, weeding, and more. There are many different kinds…

SAVE THE DATE: SALMON RUN 2024

  Save the date Klamath and Trinity River people! The 21st Salmon Run will be on May 23rd-26. More information to come. Artwork and flyer from Vikki Preston and Annelia Hillman.

41st Annual UCR Powwow

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

2024 Arts & Crafts Vendor Application (Application does not guarantee spot) SCHEDULE: ***Tentative Schedule subject to change*** ***May 24th*** 5 p.m.: Bird Singing (Dancer Registration Opens) 6 p.m.: Gourd Dance 7 p.m.: Grand Entry ***May 25th*** 11 a.m.: Bird Singing 12 p.m. & 6 p.m.: Gourd Dance 5 p.m.: Bird Singing 1 p.m. & 7…

Malki Museum Kewet

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

100th Anniversary-Piper vs. Big Pine School

Big Pine High School

Join us as we celebrate the 100 Year Anniversary of the historical court decision which gave Alice Piper and 6 other Native American students the right to attend public school, which set precedence to be utilized in the more know Brown vs. Board of Education case. We will begin with an honoring ceremony at the…

Mesa Grande Traditional Gathering

Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians Reservation 26000 Mesa Grande Rd , Santa Ysabel, CA, United States

Welcoming at 1 p.m. Horseshoe Tournament at 2 p.m. Elder Bingo and Children's Games at 2 p.m. Peon at dusk. All birdsingers and vendors welcome!

Contemporary Voices: A Native Artist Panel Discussion

Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Dr., Walnut Creek, CA, United States

Leading contemporary Native artists dive into their art-making & process. In this insightful panel discussion, leading contemporary Native artists dive into what drives their art-making and process. Panelists include Sterlin Harjo (creator behind the award-winning FX series Reservation Dogs), Tommy Orange (Oakland based novelists and finalized for the 2019 Pulitzer Prize) and Danielle SeeWalker (artist, writer, activists and co-founder The Red Road Project).…

Many Nations One Land

La Escuelita Gym/Great Room 1050 2nd Ave., Oakland, CA, United States

A cultural festival featuring Native American musicians, dancers, cultural activities, food vendors and a Native artisan market. This community gathering is: FREE All-ages Open to the public Lineup Includes: The Bobby Young Project (Blues Band) Jackie Keliiaa (Comedian) Lyla June (Musician) Aaron Miller (DJ) The Chinle Valley Singers (Navajo Social Singers) Marshall-Lieras Girls (Round Dance Songs) John Paul Hodge (Musician)…

Water Walk 2024

Ocean Beach Great Hwy & Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, United States

Join us as we gather to center ourselves, connect with the water and pray for healing. Our words have the power to heal! Remind us of the sacredness of water and create an awareness of our responsibility to care for the Water Please RSVP by emailing SFCWD@nativehealth.org or call 415-417-3556. Location: SF Ocean Beach, Stairwell…

Children of Many Colors Intertribal Powwow

Oxnard College Gymnasium Field 4000 S. Rose Avenue, Oxnard, CA, United States

The Children of Many Colors Intertribal Powwow is our signature event.  It began in 1994 on a horse ranch in Moorpark when the owner of the ranch announced, twelve days before his own annual fundraiser, that there would be a powwow, and that Redbird would put it on.  The Sarcinella family and a number of…

24th Annual San Luis Rey Intertribal Pow wow

San Luis Rey Mission Grounds 4050 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA, United States

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, June 8th 10:00 am ...Blessing of the Arena 10:30 am  ...Gourd Dancing 12:00 noon ....Grand Entry (please no Photography during the Grand Entry) 1:00 pm ....Inter-Tribal Dancing Contest Dancing 5:00 pm ...Dinner Break 6:00 pm ...Gourd Dancing 7:00 pm Grand Entry (please no Photography during the Grand Entry) 8:00 pm Inter-Tribal…

Young Native Playwrights Festival

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Storytelling is a way to preserve culture and language, which is why Native Voices is thrilled to bring back its Young Native Playwrights program, but this time with a post-pandemic twist! With the help of Zoom, Native youth from across Turtle Island will participate in an eight-week playwriting course that will nourish, elevate, and amplify…

American Indian Arts Festival

The Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Saturday, June 8 - 9, 2024, 8-10 a.m. | Reservations Required The Autry welcomes you to celebrate traditional and contemporary Native art at our 33rd annual American Indian Arts Festival, where you can experience live music, pow-wow dancing, amazing art and live theatrical performances as part of our Native Voices Young Playwrights Festival. Highlights:   Linoleum Block…

Native American Health Center – 23rd Running Is My High

Lake Merrit Oakland, CA, United States

Native American Health Center (NAHC) is excited to announce our 23rd Running Is My High (RIMH) event on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Fairy Land area of Lake Merritt; 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610. The theme for this year's event will be "Run This Town!" as NAHC celebrates its growing presence in the…

UAII’s Anniversary Gala

Celebrating five decades of commitment and resilience, the 50th anniversary of United American Indian Involvement Inc. (UAII) stands as a testament to the organization's profound impact on the Native American community. Over the years, UAII has played a pivotal role in fostering empowerment, cultural preservation, and holistic well-being.From humble beginnings, the organization has grown into…

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