BAY AREA INDIAN CALENDAR, APR 24, 2013
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BAY AREA INDIAN CALENDAR, APR 24, 2013
Thanks to American Indian Contemporary Arts/AICA for the calendar. More info linked to Bay Native Circle page at www.kpfa.org. To include events send text info to Janeen Antoine or post on the Bay Area Native American Indian Network. (Click for link to current Bay Area Indian Calendar online.)
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Bay Native Circle at kpfa 94.1 airs Wed, 2–3 pm. If public radio is a part of your life, please support kpfa.org with a financial contribution. This week host Harden interviews Lisa Tiger and Shungila Black Calf about Lisa’s upcoming presentation on HIV, plus Radley Davis on upcoming Mother Earth Justice Summit plus GONA musical artists and the Bay Area Indian Calendar. Please continue to tune in and support our free speech radio. Even small contributions help! Pilaunyapi! We thank you! Programs are online for two weeks. BNC is in our ninth year! Also on FB.
UPCOMING
Wed/ Thurs, April 24-25, 2013, California Tribal Water Summit. 2013 statewide Tribal Water Summit: “California Indigenous Rights, Uses and Management of Water and Land: Leveraging the strengths and resources of Tribal, State and Federal agencies through collaboration.” at the Woodlake Hotel in Sacramento (formerly the Radisson Hotel), 500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, CA. For info Tribal Water Summit Planning Team members: Ron Goode: rwgoo...@hotmail.com, 559.355-1774; John Covington: jcovi...@morongo-nsn.gov, 951.755-5270; Or California Water Plan tribal liaison Emily Alejandrino: eale...@water.ca.gov, 916.651-9276. This is a meeting of Tribal, State, and Federal leaders to discuss tribal water issues in California. Our goals are to: Develop a dialogue of mutual respect between agencies and tribes on water issues; Maximize resources and ensure legal compliance for agencies and Tribes through effective partnerships. Sponsors: The California Tribal Water Summit Planning Team in collaboration with the California Department of Water Resources.
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Thurs, April 25. Annual Legislative Day at the State Capitol in Sacramento with Northern CA Chapter meeting luncheon hosted by AT&T with two great speakers: Legislative Day Luncheon Presenters: Senator Joel Anderson (R, El Cajon) Assembly member Isadore Hall (D, Compton). A Morning Capitol Meeting Walk – TBD. Location: AT&T Office Building, 1211 K Street, Suite 1800, Sacramento, (11:30 - 1:30), No charge courtesy AT&T. Afternoon Capitol Meeting Walk – TBD. Rsvp state...@aicccal.org Sophia Gleich eve...@aicccal.org.
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Thurs Apr 25, (10 am -12 pm), HIV and AIDS Education Night with Lisa Tiger. She will speak about HIV and Native America to medical and behavioral health providers and partnering agencies. 3124 International Blvd, Oakland. Community Dinner (5:30 pm) and presentation at IFH, 523 International Blvd, Oakland, Lisa will speak from (6:45-7:30 pm). Lisa is a member of the Muscogree Nation and is Creek, Seminole, and Cherokee. In 1988 she was infected with HIV and is currently living with AIDS and Parkinson’s disease. She has bee doing AIDS education since 1992.
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Thurs, April 25, 3:30-5pm, Panel discussion on Visions of Alaska Native Citizenship in the Twentieth Century, Wildavsky Room, Institute for the Study of Societal Issues 2538 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA. Jessica Bissett Perea (Dena’ina) UC President's Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Music, UC Berkeley; Thomas Michael Swensen (Koniag, Inc., Lesnoi, Inc., Tangirnaq Native Village) Assistant Professor of Native Arts and Culture, Arizona State University; Shari M. Huhndorf (Yup’ik) as respondent, Professor of Native American Studies, UC Berkeley. Synopsis: This panel explores articulations of Alaska Native Indigeneity and citizenship in relation to two major twentieth century events: the formalization of Alaska as a state in 1959; and the passage of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) in 1971. In the years leading up to and following these events, Alaska Native people faced a unique situation given the relative absence of reservations or treaties, which necessitated creative responses to encroaching settler colonialism on their homelands and proximal waters.
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Fri, Apr 26, 1:15 pm. Stop the Illegal Eviction of Lehman and Quanah Brightman, at the Richmond Courthouse, Dept 57, 100 37th Street, Richmond, CA 94805. For info: Quanah Brightman 510.672-7187, qbrigh...@hotmail.com. On FB.
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Friday Aprl 26 (8-8:30 pm) “Across Indian Land” at KPFA 94.1 fm in Berkeley. The half hour radio program will focus on the discriminatory practice of singling out American Indians as mascots in sports or logos, whether in public schools or private corporations (i.e. Trade mark, and HR-1278 effort). Guests include Melinda Micco, Ethnic Studies Director at Mills College and Ms. Xochitl Sandoval, a student at University of Illinois, and Congressman Faleomavaega may also be available to briefly explain HR 1278 “Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2012 which he just recently introduced.
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Friday, April 26: (6 – 8:30pm), Decolonizing Knowledge, First Congregational Church in Oakland, 2501 Harrison St Oakland, CA. Tickets: $15. Join DataCenter for a critical dialogue on community-driven research as a path towards self-determination and justice, particularly in indigenous communities and communities of color. Decolonizing Knowledge will recognize two signature moments in the struggle towards Indigenous and Research Justice -- the 2nd edition release of Linda Smith's seminal work, Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples, and DataCenter's 35th anniversary. Who: Linda Tuhiwai Smith, Pro-Vice Chancellor Maori at University of Waikato; Michelle Fine, Professor at CUNY and Public Science Project with Andrew Jolivette, Associate Professor and Chair American Indian Studies, San Francisco State University, as moderator. Sponsored by Public Science Project, URBAN at MIT, the Action Research Interest Group of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), and DataCenter. Co-sponsored by the Joseph A. Myers Center for Research on Native American Issues. Read more about the event and register here. For more information, DataCenter at (510) 835-4692 or email datac...@datacenter.org
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April 26-28: Protect Mother Earth Justice Summit: Indigenous Perspective on Environmental & Cultural Impacts of "Green" Energy and Other Dominating Developments. at Iss Awi Indigenous Territory, McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, 6 miles nor of HWY 299 on Hwy 90 near Burney. An indigenous rights and responsibilities summit. To register: apos...@gmail.com or call 530.917.6064. No cost or fee to register.
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Sat, April 27: Tchiya Amet & the Light House Band will have three free 45 min. performances: Saturday 12 Noon, 3pm and 6pm. Concourse Exhibition Center 635 8th Street San Francisco. Part of the April 26-28, NEW LIVING EXPO: Visit the New Living Expo website. for Expo Admission Information.
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Landeza Presents three INCREDIBLE Hawaiian shows this weekend! Cyril Pahinui Band PLUS Weldon Kekauoha and his band Friday, April 26th in Concord Live at the Cue! On Sunday, at The House of Hawaiian Music in San Lorenzo (1pm) and in San Francisco at Pa`ina Lounge and Restaurant (7 pm)! To buy tickets call LandezaPresents at 510.423.3051 or online www.landezapresents.com
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Sat, April 27 (2- 7pm) and Sun, April 28 (2-5pm). Gathering Tribes is honored to present Chumash stone carver, Ted Garcia. Ted is a Native American artist and the Chief of his band of the Chumash Tribe from the San Fernando Valley in California. He is a leader of numerous Native cultural events, which include traditional songs, storytelling and stone carving. At Gathering Tribes in Albany.
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Saturday, April 27. 10th Annual Georgetown Nature Fest! Free, family-friendly festival Georgetown Nature Area 6530 Wentworth Springs Road Georgetown, CA, 95634 (Sierra Foothills east of Sacramento). ph: 530-334-3697 alt: 530-333-8340 mig...@georgetownnaturearea.org. Opening ceremony 9AM with Rick Adams, Dennis Yonemura and the Miwuk Dancers. Special memorial ceremony in the Nisenan Village at noon by Rick Adams honoring Coppa Hembo, the last Hill Nisenan Chief. For info http://www.georgetownnaturearea.org/
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Sat, Apr 27 (8 pm) Garcia River Casino Point Arena, CA Twice As Good: Paul & Rich Steward, the Son & Father, Native American, Ultimate Blues duo performing high energy Blues, Soul, and Rock & Roll with screaming guitar and soulful vocals backed by the 2XG band. Charlie Musselwhite calls them "The Real Deal Blues". Twice As Good Performances: fmi: www.twiceasgood.org. Also | Fri, May 17 (7 pm) Soper-Reese Community Theatre Lakeport, CA | Mon, May 20 (6:30 pm) Blue Wing Saloon & Cafe Upper Lake, CA | Sun, May 26 (1 pm) Sacramento Music Festival Sacramento, CA | Mon May 27 (3 pm) Twin Pine Casino & Hotel Middletown, CA |
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Apr 27-28, Sat-Sun, CA Indian Market, San Juan Bautista, fourcorne...@msn.com.
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Sunday, April 28, 9:30am - noon. "We Are Still Here" Multi-Media Exhibit on the Historic American Indian Occupation of Alcatraz Island Permanent Exhibit Space on Alcatraz Island - Opening Celebration. The American Indian occupation of Alcatraz Island beginning in 1969 attracted national and international attention to the plight of native peoples in America. The 19-month protest action helped to galvanize the Red Power Movement and led to legislation benefitting American Indians and the return of hundreds of thousands of acres of ancestral lands. The permanent home for the exhibit on Alcatraz Island will provide visibility for this historic event and the on-going struggle for indigenous rights. The multi-media exhibit was created by native artists and activists and San Francisco State and California State University East Bay students and faculty. The exhibit includes original photography and art; Native American poetry; an “audioscape” of interviews with native leaders and occupation veterans; video collages of archival footage of the occupation and an anniversary celebration of the occupation; and, interpretation by Dr. Troy Johnson, Alcatraz Occupation Historian. The Opening Celebration at the main theater on the island will feature: Blessing by Ann Marie Sayers (Mutsun Ohlone) Pomo and Aztec Dancers; the Sweetwater Singers with John-Carlos Perea (Mescalero Apache); Morning Star Gali (Achumawi/Pitt River); Fawn Oakes (Mohawk); Alcatraz occupation veterans Eloy Martinez (Southern Ute) and Ed Willie (Pomo/Wilaki/Wintu); exhibit contributors and co-sponsors; and, special guests. Also contact: Teresa Williams, Historical Interpreter, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, (415) 561-4926. Contact: Philip M. Klasky, Department of American Indian Studies, San Francisco State University, pkl...@sfsu.edu, (415) 531-6890.
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Sun, Apr 28, (10-7), SNAG Feast Day: An Indigenous Perspective on Growing and Harvesting and the celebration of food, ECO SF School Farm, 555 Portola Ave. Look for signs. Free Community Feast, workshops, and hands on learning opportunities in the ECO SF school farm. Includes presenters, workshops and meals. Sage La Pena will be leading a traditional medicinal plants workshop. She is a Clinical Herbalist, ethnobotanist, lecturer, teacher, and gardener specializing in both Native American and Western herbal traditions. From the age of 7, Sage has been working with local medicine people from her tribe, the Northern Wintu (California), and other neighboring tribes. Sage maintains a strong connection with her tribe through continued participation in ceremonial and cultural activities. She has been teaching “Ethnobotany of California native plants” for over twenty years, and leads plant walks throughout the state. Rulan Tangen will be leading a water of wellness workshop as a way of bringing movement and related arts to encourage re-connectedness with sense of place, nature, ritual, traditional heritage, and stories. She is an internationally regarded dance artist: choreographer in film/theater/outdoor and site specific venues; instructor (several movement forms); lecturer; published writer; dancer/performance artist; actress; dance company founder - with 3 decades of experience in study of movement arts, performing, producing, and live performance. Field acknowledgement as a pioneer of Indigenous contemporary dance movement. Fieldwork in USA, Canada, Mexico, Brasil and Argentina with Indigenous cultures. Cosponsors: Eco SF, and Honor the Earth.
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Sun, Apr 28, (3:30-6), Lakota Language Class, IFH, 523 International Blvd, Oakland, CA. Healthy foods potluck, by donation. Info: janeen...@mac.com.
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Wednesday, May 1 (11 AM) , Winona LaDuke, Anishinaabekwe (Ojibwe), is from the White Earth Reservation, world renowned Indigenous environmental leader for more than 3 decades, author of numerous books, fiction and non-fiction, most recently The Militarization of Indian Country. Coffee and pastries, The Green Arcade Bookstore, 1680 Market St , @ Gough, San Francisco, CA, (415) 431-6800
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Wed, May 1 (5:30-8:30). Native Enterprise Roundtable for those interested in starting a business. Hear real-life advice from a panel of local Native business owners. Space is limited so please RSVP bon...@nativehealth.org or 510-434-5444.
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May 4, Sat, UCB Powwow, Berkeley, na...@berkeley.edu. vendors: red...@berkeley.edu.
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Fri, May 3 2 (12-8 pm). Red Friday Indigenous Arts Market. Native American Health Center has exciting upcoming events to celebrate Native Enterprise and create economic health in our community! All are welcome to shop from a wide variety of jewelry and other handmade goods. To request a vendor table, or 510-434-5456. Both events at NAHC 7 Directions, 2950 International Blvd., Oakland. FMI: pod...@nativehealth.org
Fri, May 3, (9-12), Two Spirit Indigenous Teachings with Steve Darden, All community members are invited to attend. Register by Apr 29 with: Aurora at 415.621-4371 x 593 or aur...@nativehealth.org. As BAAITS Chairperson, Ruth Villasenor has met & heard Steve Darden speak many times and he is an amazing Traditional Indigenous teacher. She says this is a wonderful healing opportunity to us continue to bring our community back into the circle, (Ruth Villasenor, Chiricuhua Apache & Mexican, Chair Person, Bay Area American Indian Two Spirit).
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Friday & Sunday, May 3 & 5 (Fri 4-8, Sun 11-4), Puppet Making Workshop Free, We will be making giant puppets, The construction and paper-mache will be done on Friday and painting on Sunday. We plan on recreating our honored leaders of the past. Supplies provided. Workshop FREE. Wear your "painting" clothes. Intertribal Friendship House, 523 International Blvd, Oakland, CA. Questions? pen...@gatheringtribes.com.
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Saturday, May 4 (11-6) Sunday, May 5 (11-6). Huichol Artist: Luciano Valdez at Gathering Tribes. Huichol art is colorful, meaningful and beautiful. It is made by putting a thin layer of tree resin and beeswax over wood and then pressing seed beads or yarn in to the mixture. The 2-dimensional "paintings" depict glimpses into the world of this traditional indigenous tribe. One might see symbols of animals, curanderos (healers), rain and more esoteric symbols of energy and glimpses into the spiritual dimensions. The Huichol artisans also make 3-dimensional hand-carved wooden animals that they press the mixture on to and then press in seed beads. Each carefully crafted work of art is a window into a culture that has existed long before Columbus got lost!
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Sat, May 4 – (12-5) Mayan Arts, Crafts & Textiles Outside of Gathering Tribes. You can help children in traditional Mayan communities in San Pedro la Laguna, Guatemala have access to nutrition, art & education! Mira Talbot-Pope is a psychologist and Funding Director, working voluntarily for "Help Me Paint My Future", a nonprofit in Guatemala. She is bringing textiles as well as paintings and crafts to raise funds for the programs.
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Sat & Sun, May 4-5, 29th Annual CA Indian Market & Peace Powwow, Celebrating Cinco de Mayo & World Cultures San Juan Bautista School Soccer Field, The Alameda & Highway 156 intersection, San Juan Bautista, CA, 95045 Celebrating Cinco de Mayo & World Cultures. The Alameda - Third Street 10:00 am - 7:00 pm. Admission is a $1.00 donation benefiting Peace Vision, a 501(c)3, promoting Peace Through The Arts. This event features Native American artists, dancers, drummers and singers from North and South America and multi-cultural vendors. One Earth, One People, Peace Vision and the San Juan Intertribal Council is billed as a "living prayer for world peace" along with a show and sale of arts and crafts including; basketry, dance regalia, dolls, dream catchers, drums, jewelry, paintings, pottery, sculpture, weavings and more! A special "Thank You" to this year's sponsor, Earthbound Farm! If you are interested in participating in this event, applications are available at Peace Vision. Contact: Laynee Reyna at (831) 623-4771. Email: peacev...@yahoo.com
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May 10-12, Fri-Sun, Mothers Day Weekend, 41st Stanford Powwow, ch...@stanfordpowwow.org.
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Sat-Sun, May 11- 12, (10-4) Mariposa Powwow~ Mariposa County Fairgrounds, 5007 Fairgrounds Road Mariposa, CA. The America Indian Council of Mariposa County of the Southern Sierra Miwuk Nation’s traditional Native American celebration helps the Nellie Tucker Scholarship. The event features performances and contests: Men’s Fancy, Grass and Traditional Dancing, Womens Fancy or Shawl Dancing, Jingle Dress and Traditional Dancing. Admission Fee: Adults $3.00, Seniors $1.00, Children $1.00 No pets. Information: maripos...@yahoo.com, http://www.visitmariposa.net/powwow/index.html, 209-742-2244
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Sunday, May 19, (10-4), 28th annual Heritage Day. Co-sponsors The Olompali People and CA State Parks, Heritage Day celebrates 8,000 years of continuous human history, during which Olompali has been, among other things, a Miwok village, a Victorian estate and a hippie commune. The day will feature guided walks to learn about Olompali’s birds, plants, and archaeology, talks by experts on the park's historical structures and the Burdell Victorian Garden. Also features Dry Creek Pomo Dancers, and WildCare will look at the myriad animals and birds that populate the area, plus family-oriented interactive demonstrations on basketry, flint-knapping, clam disc bead making, adobe brick making, and blacksmithing, a silent auction and free ice cream courtesy of Clover Stornetta. Free, parking $8.
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Sat-Sun, May 25 - 26, (11-10), 17th Annual Oroville Powwow, Plumas Elementary School, 440 Plumas Avenue, Oroville. Free Admission and Parking. Head Man: Myron Horse (Lakota) Head Lady: Alejandra Rameriz (Maidu) MC: Tom Phillips (Kiowa) Host Drums: No: Young Wolf Crew So: Bear and Company, Other Drums: American River Singers. Additional Info: Headdress Dance Royalty Coronations, Contest dancing for all categories and ages, Princess Coronations, Tiny Tots and FUN dances,Traditional CA dancers, hand drum contests at dinner break, Raffle, 50/50 card drawings. Vendors: (530) 532-1611. Camping Info: Some RV / tent camping available, please contact committee for reservations and info. Directions: Hwy 70 (70 miles north of Sacramento) Grand Ave exit, follow signs. Contact: Lucky Preston: 530-532-1611 orovill...@gmail.com
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Saturday, June 1 (11-9) Sunday. June 2, (11-6). 32nd Annual Yuba-Sutter Powwow, Marysville, CA. Theme: "Honoring Our Youth" Beckwourth Riverfront Park Marysville, CA 95901. Hand Drum Contest, Flute Contest, Dance Contest, Raffles, and Vendors. All welcome. Free. No drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products. Contact: Pat Bennett, 530.749-6196 pben...@mjusd.k12.ca.us
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SAVE THE DATE: Sun, Jun 16 (12-3), Native Contemporary Arts Festival at Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco. With L Frank, Elem Pomo Dancers, Desirae Harp, Medicine Warriors Dancers /All Nations Drum, and Headliner the Blues Group Indigenous and Mato Nanji. FREE.
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SAVE THE DATE: Wed, Jun 19 (6-9), AICRC Student Recognition Night: We Are The Next Generation. FMI: Manny Lieras: 510.208-1870 x 310.
EXHIBITS
Precious Cargo, Childbirth and Cradle Baskets in California Indian Culture. Museum of the American Indian, 2200 Novato Blvd, Miwok Mark, Novato, CA 94927. 415.897-4064. Exhibit runs through August but looks like it’s still up. California people have relied on cradle baskets for centuries to protect their children and also to play a role in shaping a child's character and directing his or her future. Concern for the child's future is also reflected within the cradle, as the basket becomes a vehicle for the community's most serious views concerning health and one's relationship with the world. The tribe's survival lay within the cradle basket. Funded by SF Foundation, City of Novato, Marco Vidal, Marin County Supervisors, Rocky Fund, Lyons Family Endowment, Members and Donors.
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Together Again: Lillian Pitt, Gail Tremblay, Joe Feddersen and Rick Bartow. April 2 – June 21. Having previously participated in exhibitions at the Gorman, these artists have each contributed to the rich exhibition history of the Gorman and are returning to join us in celebrating our 40th anniversary year. For info: Veronica Passalacqua, Curator, 530. 752-6567, VPassa...@ucdavis.edu. The C.N. Gorman Museum is located at 1316 Hart Hall on the main UC Davis campus. Hours: Mon-Fri 12-5 PM & Sun 2-5 PM. All events and exhibitions are free.
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California Indians: Making a Difference, The California Museum, 1020 O St., Sacramento. The first statewide project to emphasize Native voices in California. Visitors will be immersed in California Indian culture through displays of artifacts, oral histories, photographs, maps, and contemporary art. FMI: 916.653-7524 or www.californiamuseum.org.
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Santa Rosa Jr. College Musem, Bussman Hall, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527-4479. California cultures, artists change monthly.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For local native news pieces not seen on other new sources check out Poor Magazine.
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Tues, Apr 30, Berkeley-based nonprofit publisher Heyday and News from Native California magazine are teaming up with The Virtual Dinner Guest Project to host a meal for Native people in California and Palestinians in Gaza via Skype and talk about their worldviews. We will question our ideas about one another’s societies, the portrayal of each other in the mainstream media, and talk about the effects of occupation on our respective cultures. Questioning, frankness, and openness will be encouraged. This Virtual Dinner is the first expressly for Native peoples. Participants in Berkeley will include L. Frank (Tongva artist and author), Vincent Medina (Ohlone blogger and curator), Willard Carlson (Yurok traditional builder and fisherman), along with a few friends and family members. We will share the intimacy of our breakfast table with an equally select group of Palestinian people in Gaza who will be having dinner. The Virtual Dinner Guest Project has launched intercultural exchanges in the US, Mexico, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Tunisia, Jordan, Mongolia, Argentina, Gaza, Uganda, and Pakistan since 2011. Their events have been covered by the Christian Science Monitor, NPR, and in both Arabic and French regional press. The premise behind The Virtual Dinner Guest Project is simple: it’s much harder to ignore, vilify, or harm those with whom we have broken bread. We will see first hand what happens when we replace the nightly news with the nightly conversation. The meal will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at Heyday, 1633 University Ave., Berkeley, CA and will be filmed in both countries. Video footage and still images will be available for news outlets, as well as interview opportunities with participants. Press is welcome at this groundbreaking event.
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The Fight 4 Freedom Continues... Special Announcement!! Supporters, Friends, Family, LPDOC Chapters; In prayer to the 4 Directions, the LPDOC of the U.S. and Canada have joined together in setting off on a new campaign to fight for the Freedom of Leonard Peltier. It is in the air, you can feel it. It is palpable. The energy is building, we feel it too. This time something is different. For almost 40 years now, people from all over the world have worked to set Leonard free. His gratitude is endless, his heart is swollen with pride in the people. At this time, U.S. President Barack Obama is the sole human being with the power to grant Leonard his freedom. It is up to US to demand Leonard’s freedom. We believe the President will listen to his people. It is, after all, what he has been elected to do; to listen to the people of the United States, and indeed, the entire world. We are asking for something special. We want you to HAND-write a letter or postcard, putting your voice, your prayer, your demand in physical evidence form. The Electric petition medium has not proven very successful, for Leonard, and in some ways seems easier to ignore. Let’s go old school. Pen to Paper. These letters will be held in repository until 2014, when they will be hand-delivered in a visual and physical representation of our demands,through a very special LPDOC event. Many MANY boxes of letters will be fed down a line of elders, community leaders, political figures, celebrities and indeed many of you, our tireless supporters, for all the world and media to see. It is our belief that the sheer quantity of physical evidence representing our demand cannot be ignored. The people demand justice for Leonard. The people demand his freedom. Any other outcome would be an outrage and a blemish on the history of our nation. We call to ALL peoples in ALL 4 Directions to hand-write your demand. Be a part of the Fight 4 Freedom- put your pen to paper, have a letter writing party! Let your voices be a part of a choir so loud, the whole world (but especially Barack Obama) can hear. Send your letters to: Letters 4 Leonard P.O. Box 4444 Trego, MT 59934 www.Letters4Leonard.com www.whoisleonardpeltier.info Canada Letters go to: Box 5064 Victoria BC V8R 6N3 Cananda United in the quest for Freedom, The LPDOC of the U.S. & Canada
OPPORTUNITIES
The NASD Coordinator plans, develops, and implements services and activities for the campus' Native American undergraduates; creates academic, community and social spaces to foster critical dialogues on issues facing Native Americans; works to create and environment of stability, accessibility and inclusion for Native American students; educate, advocates and builds community across differences; and develops, student leaders. Essential to this position is collaboration with the American Indian Graduate Program as well as existing Native American staff and faculty leadership, to address issues collectively and strengthen services to benefit this population.
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Volunteer for 42nd Annual Stanford Powwow from May 6-13. Volunteer for 2 hours during the week or 4 hours on the weekend and get a free shirt. Email: supowwow....@gmail.com for info.
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Seeking Native American Chefs, Caterers, Community Members who love to cook! If you or someone you know is a Native caterer/food vendor/chef and interested in catering in the Concord area or being added to a list serve or Native food vendors please pass along your/their information to Jordan Skye Paul, Outreach/Events Coordinator, Scotts Valley Tribal TANF, 2727 Systron Dr., Concord, CA 925-771-8225, jsky...@svtribaltanf.org. We have several events every year and would like to support *Buy Native* in the Bay area through our support of local entrepreneurship.
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The Native American Summer Pipeline to College Program is accepting student applications for the 2013 Pipeline Summer Session. We only have 15 student slots this year, so applications should be turned in asap. Also, please disregard the March due date. See links below for interested students/parents. Related online sites: Pipeline student digital books: http://issuu.com/nativeyouth2college/docs/nyp_book__issuu_ Pipeline website: www.nativeyouth2college.edu Pipeline student video projects: http://www.youtube.com/nativeyouthpipeline Pipeline photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mediacommunity/sets/. Info: Scott Edward Orellana Ingles Scoggins, Native American Outreach Coordinator, Pitzer College - Western University of Health Sciences http://nativeyouth2college.org/ http://www.westernu.edu/ladder-american-indian/about.php.
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Native Arts and Cultures Foundation Invites Applications for 2014 Artists Fellowships for grants of $20,000 to exceptional Native artists Deadline: May 3, 2013
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NCAI is now accepting applications for the Wilma Mankiller Fellowship Program for Tribal Policy and Governance Fellowship. for emerging young professionals throughout Indian Country to work side by side with national leaders in tribal policy, the eleven-month fellowship includes a stipend and benefits and begins in the summer/early fall of 2013. Two to three applicants are selected to serve in each Fellow class. Applicants must have a college degree or equivalent experience. Applications will be accepted until April 19, and can be submitted using our online application at: http://www.ncai.org/about-ncai/internships-fellowships. Follow up interviews will be scheduled shortly after applications close with decisions expected mid-May. Information: Peter Morris, Senior Advisor to the Executive Director - pmo...@ncai.org
American Indian Art Magazine welcomes article submissions. For information, see the author's guidelines on their website: www.aiamagazine.com/guidelines.htm or contact the editor, Tobi Lopez Taylor, at edit...@aiamagazine.com.
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The Elder Creek Center for the Land ECCFTL extends an invitation to the Nomlaki, the Wintu, the Patwin, the Yuki, the Yana, the Konkow, and all other descendants of the indigenous peoples who lived in the Sacramento Valley for thousands of years before contact with outside settlers to gather plant material for food, medicine, fiber or tools, or to hold undisturbed ceremonies in a land that has had less damage than most, you are invited to our home. www.eldercreek.org/.
SUPPORT:
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AICRC is seeking donations to be able to purchase Pendleton blankets that will be given to each graduating student this year in acknowledgement of their hard work. This year AICRC is proud to say they anticipate recognizing 12 high school graduates. Pendleton blankets are traditionally given as an honoring for high achievement, and they hope to be able to offer them to their graduates with your support. Any monetary contribution is greatly appreciated. Please donate online here or by check made payable to The American Indian Child Resource Center. All donations are tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support of Native students in the Bay Area. Respectfully, Manny Lieras - After-School Program Coordinator, American Indian Child Resource Center, 522 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 64610, www.aicrc.org.
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Hey guys, its me, Native Comedian Charlie Ballard! I've been doing stand up comedy for 10 years and my career has transitioned to film. This month I start shooting my first feature length film called, "All the Others Were Practice" . The movie is a Post Gay Romantic Comedy which centers around the central character, "Jorge" , which is played by me and shares his ups & downs in relationships. Our film is totally independent and we are halfway toward reaching our fundraising goal. Please donate and help support our film. All the info about the cast, characters, movie background, and where you can donate can be found on this link: http://www.alltheotherswerepractice.com/crowd-funding/ All Crowd Funders receive: A digital copy of the film Your Name in the film credits & on this website Access to the Production Blog Behind-the-scenes access as we film the movie – with photos, videos and interviews. It has been my privilege and honor to represent my Native community as a public figure. Please forward this email thru Indian Country and help us get started! xoxo Charlie Ballard www.charlieballard.com
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Lehman Brightman Healing Fund. Monetary gifts are greatly appreciated and can be mailed to: United Native Americans, Inc., 2434 Faria Avenue, Pinole, CA 94564. FMI, unitednative...@gmail.com or 510.672-7187.
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Idle No More websites: www.idlenomore.ca (international) & www.facebook.com/idlenomorerenonv
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Rally in Solidarity With Canada First Nations. TIME TO RALLY CALIFORNIA: WHY: to protest the legislation being proposed by Canadian Prime Minister Harper's government that will essentially finalize the genocide and assimilation of the Indigenous peoples of Canada...UNIFY TURTLE ISLAND!
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Support for Hintil Kuu Ca’s children with money, fresh vegetables, fruit or whole grains is most appreciated. Foods can be left at Hintil, 11850 Campus Drive, Oakland. For money, please contact Shirley Guevara, 510-531-8400. Respectfully, Lorena Rivera.
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FREE:
• 48 page Student Resource Guide from CA Congresswoman Lucille Royball-Allard.
• Bay Area events: mybart.org, and sf.funcheap.com. Also in Oakland, kids eat for free.
ONGOING:
TV:
Native Voice TV, San Jose, Channel 15, Sat 4-5 pm. Hosts Cihuapili and Michael New Moon. Also 1st, 3rd, 4th MON, 8 pm courtesy La Raza Round Table.
First Nations Experience Television, http://fnx.org/.
Radio:
Bay Native Circle, Wed 2-3 pm, kpfa.org 94.1 fm, Janeen Antoine producer, Hosts Lakota Harden, Janeen Antoine, Berkeley.
Indian Time Tues 8-10 pm, kkup.com 91.5 fm, Jack Hyatt/David Romero.
Native Way, 2nd/4th Sun, 1-3 pm, David Romero/Veronica Gonzales. San Jose.
On Native Ground - Where Art Speaks! kdvs.com, 90.3 fm,Thurs 8:30-9:30 am, Jack Kohler / Patrice Pena. Sovereignty Sound, DJ Ya-nah, Sun 3-6 am, 916.380-2818. Davis.
Webworks: Voices of the Native Nation, 3rd/4th Wed, 6-8 pm, kpoo.com 89.5, Mary Jean Robertson, San Francisco.
Calendars/Newsletters:
Bay Area native community network.
News from Native California Quarterly. Submissions by email, or PO Box 9145, Berkeley, CA 94709 or fax 510.549-1889. $22.50.
San Francisco Tlingit & Haida Community Council newsletter, Kathryn Paddock, President, 415.887-9315.
Powwows: http://500nations.com/California_Events.asp.
Arts in Oakland, Emeryville, Berkeley & Richmond: 510arts.com.
West of Bay (Peninsula)
Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits. Learn powwow and honor songs. 1st Tues 7:30-9:00 pm, at LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, SF. Ask for BAAITS drum practice; Jaynie Weye Hlapsi aka (Jaynie Lara) leads the classes, sings and drums on Sweet Medicine Drum.
Cantor Arts Center, Stanford. 650-723-4177. “Living Traditions: Arts of the Americas,” NWt Coast, California, SW, and Mesoamerica collections. Wed–Sun. Free.
de Young Museum, Teotihuacan murals, California baskets, Inuit/Eskimo art, Pueblo pottery. Free 1st Tues, Golden Gate Park, 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, SF, 415.750-3600. first Tues of month free. FMI: www.deyoungmuseum.org; 415-750-3600.
Images of the North. Inuit sculptures, prints, masks, jewelry, several exhibits yearly, Oct. Cape Dorset Print Show. 2036 Union, SF, 415.673-1273, gal...@imagesnorth.com.
Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center, 423 Baden Ave, So. SF. Contact for class schedules. Bring open mind and willingness to learn. ($10/class) rsvp: in...@apop.net 650-588-1091.
Mission Dolores. 3321 16th St, SF, 415.621-8203, Andrew A. Galvan, (Ohlone), Curator. SF’s oldest intact building. The only intact Mission Chapel of the original 21. Final resting place of 5,000 First Californians. Native plants/artifacts.
North of Bay (To Sacramento)
Sacramento Powwow Dance Class & Potluck, Mon, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Sierra 2 Center: Curtis Hall, 2791 24th St, Sacramento. Free/open to all ages/levels. Bring drum if you have one and sing! Potluck 2nd/4th Mon. FMI: Shonnie Bear: 916-747-5133, Frances Rocha: 916-544-7121, Jup McCloud: 916-704-4864, Email: sac.pw.da...@gmail.com On FB.
CN Gorman Museum, 1316 Hart Hall, UC Davis. Mon-Fri, 12-5pm & Sun 2-5pm, cngo...@ucdavis.edu 530.752-6567. http://gormanmuseum.ucdavis.edu.
California Indian Museum, 1020 O St, Sacramento. “American Masterpieces: Artistic Legacy of California Indian Basketry,” Through early 2010, Admission.
California Indian Museum & Cultural Center, 5250 Aero Drive, Santa Rosa, 707.579-3004, cima...@aol.com. “Ishi: A California Indian Story of Dignity, Hope, Courage and Survival.”
Jesse Peter Native American Art Museum, Santa Rosa Jr. College, Bussman Hall, 1501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa. 707.527-4479. California cultures, artists change monthly.
Maidu Museum and Historic Site, 1960 Johnson Ranch Dr., Roseville. 916.774-5934.
The Marin American Indian Alliance meets monthly, 3rd Tuess, 7-9:30 PM,
at 9 Ross Valley Drive, San Rafael, in the parish hall of First United Methodist Church, Coffee, tea, lemonade provided. Please bring dish to share. MAIA on FB, on line: www.MarinIndianalliance.org and email: Marin...@aol.com.
Marin Museum of the American Indian, 2200 Novato Blvd., Novato, 415.897-4064. “Sharing Traditions,” last Sat, 1-4 pm. Tues-Sun 12-4 pm. Free.
Mendocino County Museum. 400 E. Commercial St., Willits, 707.459-2739. Wed-Sun: 10-4:30. Pomo baskets and weavers. Free.
Miwok Archeological Preserve of Marin helps identify, preserve and protect the cultural and physical resources of the Coast Miwok indigenous peoples of Marin and southern Sonoma Counties. in...@mapom.org, Janice Cunningham 415.491-0401. MAPOM, PO Box 481, Novato CA 94948.
Northern California Flute Circle. 530.432-2716. Native Am. Flute concerts & workshops.
Pacific Western Traders, 305 Wool St., Folsom, 916.985-3851. Wed-Sun, 10-5. Native American arts, books, recordings, videos, Pendletons. Changing exhibits.
Vallejo Inter-Tribal Council. Meetings: Mugg’s Coffee Shop, Ferry Building, 495 Mare Island Way, Vallejo. 707.552-2562 or 707.554-6114. Call to confirm Thur 6:30 pm meetings. Lakota Language Class, 2nd Wed/4th Wed, 6-8 pm, Native American Studies, 301 Wallace St, Vallejo. FMI:, Midge 707.226-1234. Community, adults and especially youth welcome. Free. Janeen Antoine teaches 2nd Wed, Midge Wagner 4th Wed.
East of Bay (To Tuolumne)
Oakland Drum Practice: Practice - Second Thurs @ 7:30pm, Paws & Claws, 3436 Dimond Avenue, Oakland.
Richmond Drum Practice - Third Tuess @ 7pm, Native American Health Center, 260 23rd St. Richmond, CA 94804. FMI: Jl <jlar...@yahoo.com>.
Four Directions AA Meetings, Sundays at 2, IFH, 523 International Blvd, Oakland. Meetings: 1st Sun: Birthdays; 2nd Sun: As Bill Sees It; 3rd Sun: Step Study; 4th Sun: Basket Drop. Children welcome, open meeting. FMI Vermaine 415-933-1259.
Lakota Conversation Class, 2nd and 4th Sundays, 3-5:30 pm. with Healthy potluck (no salt, sugar) and donations. FMI: Janeen. Lila wopila Willie Underbaggage, IFH, AICLS, Community Futures Collective, AICA and AICRC for helping our tiyospaye learn Lakota.
YOGA Class. Every Tues, 6 - 7:15 p.m. Contact instructor Autumn Ross: autu...@hotmail.com, 510.282-2546, class at IFH, 523 International Blvd, Oakland. Explore fundamental practices and learn the benefits of yoga, with movement, breathing, awareness/focus and relaxation. All are welcome, including and especially those new to yoga, anyone with physical limitations, all ages (8 - 108 years old), all body types - yoga is good for all!
Medicine Warriors All Nations Dance Practice. Free, open to all. Thurs, 7-9 pm, IFH, 523 International, Oakland. “Friendship, Fitness, Fun.”
Powwow Class, Thurs Nite 6-8 pm, San Leandro , on FB.
Coyote Hills Regional Park, 8000 Patterson Ranch Road, Fremont, CA 94555. Fees and Reg. required. Register online for some classes: www.ebparksonline.org. FMI: 510.544-3200. www.ebparks.org. Events also at Garin Regional Park, 1320 Garin Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544, 510.544-3079.
Gathering Tribes, 1412 Solano, Albany. 510.528-9038. Weekend artist presentations.
Intertribal Friendship House, 523 International Blvd, Oakland. 510.836-1955. Classes: Tues: 6-9 pm, Beading Circle w Gayle Burns, 6:30-8:30 Lakota Language Class; Thurs: Medicine Warriors/All Nations Dance, Fri: Talking Circles, Sat: Gardening, Parenting. Library open some Tues/Thurs.
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St, Oakland. 501.238-2200. Historical display of California lifeways/basketry. Free First Suns.
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology, UC Berkeley, 103 Kroeber Hall, Berkeley. 510.643-7649. Wed-Sat, 10 am-4:30 pm, Sun 12-4 pm. Free; $5 tours, $2 children.
South of Bay (To Santa Cruz)
IHCSCV Dance and Drum Class Tues, 5-7:30, 25 N. 14th St. Ste 140, San Jose. Youth Empowerment Program tutoring Wed 4-6 pm and Thurs 4-6; and Youth Empowerment Program Thurs, 6-8, 25 N 14th Street, Ste 140, San Jose. FMI: 408.445-3400 x 330, ahern...@ihcscv.org. Sponsor: Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley.
Diabetes Prevention Program, Free classes. Info: Monica Mireles at (408) 445-3400 XT.359. Created specifically for Native Americans, the program offers tools and support to help lower risk of developing Diabetes and learn new habits to help stay healthy for life, plus free athletic shoes, lab testing, recipes, individualized nutrition plans, a personal trainer, a fitness center and more. To qualify must be over 18 and American Indian. Sponsor: Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley.
Four Directions Nat Am AA Meeting, Fridays 8 pm, 749 Story Rd, San Jose. FMI: Linda W, 408/564-3895.
Indian Canyon, Ceremonial Refuge/Facilities, w. of Hollister, indiancan...@gmail.com.
ANNUAL EVENTS AT A GLANCE:
Avoid scheduling conflicts and plan in advance.
For inclusion, email listings in format below. Post more details on Bay Area Native American Indian Network. Also, please note dates may not be exact but based on previous year’s listing of annual events. Confirm event prior to attending!! Items in bold have been date confirmed. Pilamayaye!
Apr 27, Sat, 3rd Powwow, Sacramento City College, sccn...@yahoo.com.
Apr 27, Sat, Sofia Yohema Gathering, Lake Merced, johnny...@gmail.com.
Apr 27-28, Sat-Sun, CA Indian Market, San Juan Bautista, fourcorne...@msn.com.
May 4, Sat, UCB Powwow, Berkeley, na...@berkeley.edu. vendors: red...@berkeley.edu.
May 10-12, Fri-Sun, Mothers Day Weekend, 41st Stanford Powwow, ch...@stanfordpowwow.org.
May 10-12 Fri-Sun, 3rd Pit River "Big Time" Powwow.
May 11, Sat, 12th Bloody Island Memorial, Clayton Duncan.
May 18, Sat, 10th CA Indian Market, Tuolumne, Jennifer Bates, 209.928-9378.
May 18, Sat, 5th Comedy Jam, San Jose, vmc...@ihcscv.org.
Sat-Sun, May 25-26, 42nd Indian Market, Pacific Western Traders, Folsom, Kathe Puffer.
Sat-Sun, May 25-26, 17th Annual Oroville Powwow, orovill...@gmail.com.
Jun 1-2, Sat, Sun, 32nd? Yuba-Sutter Pow Wow, Beckwourth Riverfront Park, Marysville. pben...@mjusd.k12.ca.us.
Jun 1, Sat, Gathering of Honored Elders, Sacramento.
Jun 8, AI Heritage Night at Giants AT&T Park, w Texas Rangers, lightni...@gmail.com.
Jun 16, Sun, 15th Native Contemp Arts Festival, Yerba Buena Gardens, SF, Janeen Antoine.
Jun 15, Sat, (10-6), 3rd Richmond Powwow, Nichols Park, Courtney Cummings.
Jun 29, Sat, 7th NDN Gathering Market, Santa Cruz, 831-239-5175.
Jul 13, Sat, Storytelling Festival, Indian Canyon, Hollister, Kanyon.
Jul 20, Sat, 31st Kule Loklo Big Time, Point Reyes National Seashore.
Jul 20-21, 16th ITC Pow-Wow, Vallejo, Midge, 707.226-1234, cancelled this year.
Jul 28, Sun, 11th Gathering of the Lodges, Oakland, Kath...@nativehealth.org.
Sat, Aug 3, (6pm) Association of American Indian Physicians 42nd Annual Meeting & National Health Conference Powwow, Hyatt Regency, 5101 Great American Parkway, Santa Clara. www.aaip.org. 405.946-7072.
Aug 24, Sat, 7th Friendship House NDN Market/Powwow, SF, jay...@friendshiphousesf.org.
Aug 30-Sep 1, Fri-Sun, 31st Annual Stockton Powwow.
Sep 7, SAT, MWAN Powwow, Clinton Square Park, Oakland, Gilbert Blacksmith.
Sep 14-15, Tuolumne Acorn Festival, Tuolumne, Jennifer Bates.
Sep 7, Sat. ICHSCH Comedy Jam, San Jose, cper...@ihcscv.org
Sep 14, Sat, Am Ind Heritage Celeb/Big Time/Powwow/Market, San Jose, jatchico...@ihcscv.org.
Sep 27, 4th Fri, California American Indian Day.
Oct 5, Sat, IPD Pow Wow/Market, Berkeley, in...@ipdpowwow.org.
Oct 6-7, Sun-Mon 28th Annual California Indian Conference, Amy Huberland, Sacramento.
Oct 6, Sun, Ohlone Gathering, Coyote Hills, Fremont, chv...@ebparks.org.
Oct 14, Mon, IPD Sunrise Ceremony, Alacatraz Island, Rochelle Diver.
Sat, Oct 19, 7th Annual Comedy Jam, Reception and Show, Campbell Community Center, 1 W. Campbell Avenue, Capbell. For sponsorships contact Liz Hunt lh...@ihcscv.org.
Nov 1-9, AIFF American Indian Film Festival, SF, filmfe...@aifisf.com.
Nov 9, SAT, AIFF Awards Night, SF, www.aifisf.com.
Nov 9, Sat - DQU Veteran's Day Pow Wow http://www.facebook.com/events/479739188712334/
Nov 9, Sat, N. A. Culture Day, Oakland Library, rch...@oaklandlibrary.org.
Nov 17, Sun Honoring Sobriety Powwow, San Jose.
Nov 20-22, AIM National Conference, SF, Tony Gonzales.
Nov 21, Thurs, IITC/AICA Sunrise Ceremony, Alcatraz Island, Rochelle Diver.
Nov 22, Black Fri Shellmound Mall Protest, Emeryville, shellmo...@yahoo.com.
Nov 30, Sat, 18th Craft Fair, Maidu Museum, Roseville, Mike Webb.
Dec 7, Sat, AICRC Powwow, Laney College, Oak, Mary Trimble Norris.
Jan 26, Sat, MWAN B-Day Party, IFH, Oakland, Gilbert Blacksmith. Cancelled
Feb 2, Sat, BAIITS 2nd Annual Powwow, Oakland, aid...@gmail.com.
Feb 16, Sat, Marysville Winter PowWow, pbe...@mjusd.k12.ca.us.
Mar 9, Sat, NAHC Running is My High, Oakland, Click to Register. Lau...@nativehealth.org.
Apr 6, Sat, DQU Big Time and Powwow, jean...@yahoo.com.
Apr 13, Sat, 40th Annual UC Davis Powwow, cnos...@ucdavis.edu.
Apr 20, 38th Annual Skins Powwow, SFSU Annex, sfsu...@gmail.com.