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dancers . Bring sunscreen and hats for the day , blankets or jackets for the evening . Food and soft drinks will be available for purchase , tea and coffee for free . This is an alcohol and drug-free event . Seating is provided , but we do encourage you to bring your own folding chair . Pets welcome ( leashes recommended ). 1 p . m . to 5 p . m . Suggested donation $ 20 adults , $ 10 students , free for children under 10 ; cash and checks only ( no cards ). For more info or to RSVP , call ( 831 ) 637-4238 .
August 13 – 14 9th Annual Heritage Trail Museums Tour , Maidu Museum & Historic Site , 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr ., Roseville . Guided tours and children ’ s activities . 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . Free . For more info , call ( 916 ) 774-5934 or visit www . roseville . ca . us / indianmuseum .
13th Annual Robert Canada Friendship Powwow , Ferguson Elementary School , 22215 S . Elaine Ave ., Hawaiian Gardens . Noon to 6 p . m . For more info , call ( 562 ) 420-2641 , ext . 256 , or visit www . hgcity . org .
EXHIBITS
May 2 – September 30 We Were Then , We Are Now , Maidu Museum and Historic Site , 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr ., Roseville . An exhibit focusing on California Indians using language as a way to tell the complex story and beauty of tribal perseverance . Opening reception May 21 at 6:30 p . m . Regular museum hours Mon .– Fri . 9 a . m . to 4 p . m ., Sat . 9 a . m . to 1 p . m . $ 4.50 adults , $ 4 child or senior , $ 16 family of four . Free every third Saturday , 6:30 to 8:30 p . m . For more info , call ( 916 ) 774-5934 or visit www . roseville . ca . us / indianmuseum .
Through November 1 IndiVisible : African-Native American Lives in the Americas , Agua Caliente Cultural Museum , 219 South Palm Canyon Dr ., Palm Springs . This traveling exhibition of the National Museum of the American Indian focuses on the seldom-viewed history and complex lives of people of dual African American and Native American ancestry . For more info , call ( 760 ) 323-0151 or visit www . accmuseum . org .
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CONFERENCES
May 14 35th Annual Medicine Ways Conference , UC Riverside , Highlander Union Building 302 , 900 University Ave ., Riverside . This year ’ s theme will be “ Indigenous Perspectives : Identity and Representation Through Media .” Contemporary traditional leaders from across the United States speak about how Native medicine and ways of life can aid us all in our daily lives . Continental breakfast , lunch , and dinner will be provided . 9 a . m . to 6 p . m . Free and open to the public , but please RSVP at medicinewaysconference . eventbrite . com . $ 5 parking . For more info , visit nasp . ucr . edu / events / medicinewaysconference . html .
June 24 – 26 26th Annual California Indian Basketweavers ’ Association Annual Gathering . Location TBD . Friday events open to CIBA members only . Sat .– Sun . open to the public 9 a . m . to 5 p . m . For more info , visit www . ciba . org or call ( 530 ) 668-1332
REGULAR EVENTS , CLASSES , LECTURES , AND WORKSHOPS
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum 219 S . Palm Canyon Dr ., Palm Springs . ( 760 ) 323-0151 , www . accmuseum . org . Free admission and parking . Call or check online for current class schedule .
April 24 — Guided Bird Hike in Big Morongo Canyon
Autry National Center 4700 Western Heritage Way , Los Angeles . ( 323 ) 667-2000 , theautry . org . “ Let ’ s Make History !” events for families with children ages 5 to 12 . First and second Saturday and third Sunday of each month , 1 to 2:30 p . m . Visit website for complete listings of upcoming events .
Barona Cultural Center and Museum 1095 Barona Rd ., Lakeside . ( 619 ) 443-7003 , ext . 2 , www . baronmuseum . org . Free to Barona tribal members , $ 25 for the general public . 10 a . m . to 3 p . m . Reservations required .
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April 2 — Juncus Baskets with Eva Salazar ( Kumeyaay )
May 7 — Agave Sandals with Stan Rodriguez ( Santa Ysabel )
California Indian Museum and Cultural Center 5250 Aero Dr ., Santa Rosa . ( 707 ) 529-3004 , cimcc . org . Check website or call for class info .
April 15 — Native Landscape Painting , 6:30 p . m .
April 17 — Lecture , “ California Indians You Should Know ,” 6:00 p . m .
May 6 — Mosaics for Mother ’ s Day , 11 a . m .
Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Rd ., Fremont . ( 888 ) 327-2757 , option 2 , 3 ; chvisit @ ebparks . org . Registration required . Call for current class schedule .
April 29 — Ohlone Village Site Tour , 10 a . m . to noon and 1 to 3 p . m .
May 25 — Tule Basket Making Workshop
Idyllwild Arts 52500 Temecula Rd ., Idyllwild . ( 951 ) 659-2171 , ext . 2365 ; www . idyllwild arts . org . Summer Native American Arts Program runs June 27 to July 10 . Scholarships available for Native American educators , community leaders , and youth . Registration required for workshops . Classes are listed on www . idyllwildarts . org .
Maidu Museum — 1970 Johnson Ranch Dr ., Roseville . ( 916 ) 774-5934 , www . roseville . ca . us / indianmuseum . Call for upcoming classes .
Campfire Fridays — Join the museum ’ s campfire every third Friday from April through October , from 7:30 to 8:30 p . m . Sit under the stars in the outdoor amphitheater to enjoy songs and native stories around the campfire . Roasting sticks and marshmallows provided for a sweet program ’ s end to this fun family event . Museum doors open at 7 p . m . $ 5 per person , $ 16 per family of four , $ 5 per additional person , free for children under 2 .
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Night Out at the Museum — Come to the museum for evening cultural events , every third Saturday from January through November . Light refreshments available . Museum doors open at 6:30 p . m ., cultural programs run from 7 to 8:30 p . m . Free .
Malki Museum 11795 Malki Road , Morongo Reservation , Banning . ( 951 ) 849- 7289 , www . malkimuseum . org . Check website for full event listings and location details .
State Indian Museum 2618 K St ., Sacramento . ( 916 ) 324-0971 or www . parks . ca . gov / indianmuseum . Adult-level workshops on soapstone carving , Indian-style beadwork , clapperstick making , hand game instruction , and more . Pre-registration required . Call for schedule of classes .
UC Riverside Extension 900 University Ave ., Riverside . ( 951 ) 827-4143 , joshuag @ ucr . edu . The Gathering of the Tribes Summer Program runs June 19 to 26 and is designed to give American Indian high school students an opportunity to gain experience in a university setting . Mojado at ( 951 ) 827-1637 or lmojado @ ucx . ucr . edu , or visit www . extension . ucr . edu .
Alliance for California Traditional Arts ( 559 ) 237-9812 or www . actaonline . org . Call or check website for specific grant deadlines .
Apprenticeship Program — Contracts of $ 3,000 to support Californiabased master artists in intensive one-on-one training with a qualified apprentice . Deadline is mid-summer 2016 .
Living Cultures Program — Grants of up to $ 5,000 available to California-based organizations and tribes to support art projects that demonstrate significant impact on particular cultural traditions and their communities . Deadline is mid-summer 2016 .
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