California Native American Day
September 27
California white sage prepared for an Earth Day celebration hosted by the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians in northern San Diego County. Source: UCI Digital Archive
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California Native American Day is celebrated annually on the fourth Friday in September. This state holiday was established in 1968 to recognize and honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Native Americans.
In 2024, the 57th annual celebration in Sacramento is organized around the theme, “Recognizing 100 Years of Citizenship and the Fight for the Right to Vote: 1924-2024.”
Learn more:
- The Digital Atlas of California Native Americans is an “online multimedia tool to help students and the public visualize California before, during, and after European occupation, with a focus on the Native American experience, though a collection of map layers and informational pages.”