2026 California Indian Heritage Celebration

Join us on September 24th, 2026 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the Mendocino College Lake Center for our California Indian Heritage Celebration, an evening honoring California Indian culture and community. This free-admission, family-friendly event will feature Native dance performances by local dance groups, live music, cultural workshops and games, as well as raffles and other giveaways. Hosted by Mendocino College’s Native American Student Resources Center, the celebration is open to all and welcomes community participation. There will be various local food trucks on-site with meals and snacks available for purchase, as well as local vendors offering beautiful Native jewelry, unique artwork, clothing, and handcrafted goods.

If you would like to attend as an informational booth, or food/local vendor, please rsvp using this form by September 11th, 2026. Interested participants may rsvp by September 18th, 2026 to participate in the raffles and giveaways. You will receive a confirmation email by Brian Williams or Mindy Keegan once your rsvp has been received.

For more information, contact Brian Williams or Mindy Keegan by emailing: nativeamerican@mendocino.edu