The Chickasaw Holiday Art Market, a premier showcase dedicated exclusively to the work of Chickasaw artists, is scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 6th, running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The annual event will be hosted within the elegant Artesian Hotel Ballroom, located at 1001 West First Street in Sulphur, Oklahoma. A Celebration of Traditional and Contemporary Artistry Organizers, operating under the oversight of the Chickasaw Artist Board, have curated a diverse ran

The capital city of Sacramento is once again preparing to host the Second Annual Native American Heritage Month Parade, a massive cultural demonstration expected to draw hundreds of participants and spectators on Saturday, November 8th. The celebratory event, which commences at 10 a.m., will proceed down the expansive Capitol Mall before concluding with an hour of vibrant cultural performances staged on the west steps of the California State Capitol. The celebratory processio

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians is set to welcome the public to its annual cultural gathering, the 19th Santa Ynez Chumash Culture Day, a vibrant celebration showcasing California-style Native American singing, dancing, food, and games. The free, family-friendly event is scheduled for Saturday, October 18th, running from noon until 9 p.m., at the intersection of Highway 246 and Meadowvale Road in Santa Ynez. This public festival, which warmly welcomes attendees of all

The 20th annual Southeastern Art Show and Market (SEASAM), alongside its youth counterpart, SEASAM Youth, is scheduled to commence on Friday, October 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and continue on Saturday, October 4th, starting at 11 a.m. The celebrated juried art show and market will take place on the grounds of the Chickasaw Nation Historic Capitol Building in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. SEASAM serves as a dedicated showcase for a diverse array of adult and youth artists hailing fr

The Association on American Indian Affairs is set to host its fourth annual Tribal Museums Day, an expansive, weeklong celebration of Indigenous cultures and histories that commences on Saturday, December 6th and continues through December 12th. The event will be inaugurated with a special live-streamed launch, providing an immediate gateway into the diverse narratives and perspectives of the original Peoples of Turtle Island. Centering Native Voices and Expertise The initiat

In a landmark initiative for cultural education, the First Americans Museum (FAM) is preparing to unveil the FAMily Discovery Center (FDC) on September 20, 2025. This two-story, 5,000-square-foot exhibit is an immersive environment that effectively transforms the charming aesthetics of a pop-up book into a captivating, life-sized reality, where towering animal guides greet visitors and the seasons shift dynamically before their eyes. STEAM, Storytelling, and Sovereignty Desig

In a highly anticipated cultural moment, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is poised to host a major exhibition of Native American art—the first of its kind in over three decades at the institution and one of the largest such showings in the Midwest. Opening on September 28th, Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation will gather over 90 works created by more than 60 Anishinaabe artists from across the Great Lakes region. Collaboration and Cultural Dialogue The exhibitio

The Indigenous Fashion Collective (TIFC) is set to stage the return of its annual Indigenous Fashion Gala to Los Angeles on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The prestigious event, which celebrates the vitality of Indigenous art, fashion, and cultural expression, will be held at the Autry Museum of the American West. The chosen theme for this year's gathering is “Matriarchs of the Future – Sovereign Style,” a powerful affirmation of leadership and self-determination within the comm

Indigenous Enterprise, the distinguished Native American dance troupe renowned for translating the vibrancy of powwow traditions onto global stages, is set for a triumphant return to New York City this fall. The company will debut its new production, STILL HERE , for a limited engagement running from September 16th to September 21st at the prestigious Joyce Theater. The show is a powerful fusion of cultural expression, utilizing champion dancers, live drumming and singing, an

The 2025 Chickasaw Annual Meeting and Festival, an event celebrating Chickasaw heritage, culture, and traditions, will take place from...

The Cheyenne River Youth Project (CRYP) has formally announced the dates for its 11th Annual RedCan Invitational Graffiti Jam, a vibrant arts and culture festival scheduled to take place from July 9th through the 12th. The Native-led nonprofit organization is preparing to welcome nine nationally recognized graffiti and street artists from across the country to this four-day celebration situated in the heart of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation, transforming the community throu

The Navajo Technical University (NTU) Rodeo Team has proudly secured its place at the pinnacle of collegiate competition, the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR), which is set to electrify the Ford Wyoming Center in Casper, Wyoming, from June 15th to the 24th, 2025. Among the dedicated athletes representing the university is Isaiah Tom, a standout bareback rider from Vanderwagen, New Mexico, whose presence at the event marks his impressive second qualification for the CNFR.

The 12th annual Artesian Arts Festival, a comprehensive, daylong celebration of First American art and culture, has been scheduled to take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 7th. This vibrant community gathering will be held at the Artesian Plaza in Sulphur, Oklahoma, having been rescheduled from its original April 5th date due to adverse weather conditions in the region. A Diverse Showcase of Indigenous Artists This anticipated event, hosted by the Chickasaw Nati

The Santa Clarita-based Mission Opera is preparing to conclude its seventh season this June with a highly anticipated production of Giacomo Puccini’s tragic masterpiece, Tosca. In a historic first for the company, the evening’s cast for all three principal roles will be portrayed by acclaimed Indigenous artists, a landmark moment in American opera that celebrates the talent and growing visibility of Native performers in classical music. The production, presented by Mission Op

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is preparing for the highly anticipated debut of Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, scheduled to open this fall at its flagship Washington, D.C., location. Commencing on October 24th and running through January 2027, this exhibition marks the first major retrospective dedicated to the acclaimed Ho-Chunk artist Truman Lowe (1944–2019), a monumental tribute to his distinguished career. For the first time, this exhibiti

The  Indigenous Cannabis Industry Association  (ICIA) will host its second annual “ Wisconsin Cannabis Industry and Policy Summit ” in...

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