California State Parks Hosts Native American Artist Nadiya Littlewarrior at Antelope Valley Indian Museum

Nadiya is recognized internationally for her beautiful gourd art, and started her own studio, Spirit Vessels, in 1993. Gourds carry a deep spiritual meaning for her. “They are Spirit Vessels to me because The Creator makes the Gourd People and puts their spirit in them, and I get to dress them with regalia,” she says.

WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., July 5 and 6

COST: $3 for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and under.

$3 for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and under.

California fourth grade students attending a public school and their families can attend for free with the California State Parks Adventure Pass Park. Learn more about the pass and how you can download it HERE.

Rowan Harrison (Navajo/Pueblo of Isleta), a visual artist, will display his art on June 21 and 22. Rowan works in the mediums of ceramics and clay to create hand-built, hand-coiled, and hand painted pottery that is connected to his Pueblo of Isleta/Navajo culture. In addition to his ceramics, Rowan also creates paintings and skateboard decks extrapolated from his pottery designs. His artwork has won awards at the Prescott Indian Art Market, Santa Fe Indian Market, Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts, and the Heard Museum’s Indian Fair and Market.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 21 and 22

$3 for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and under.

California fourth grade students attending a public school and their families can attend for free with the California State Parks Adventure Pass Park. Learn more about the pass and how you can download it HERE.

During California State Parks Week on June 14 and 15, celebrate with Raven Magpie Rivera (Cheyenne/Sioux), a creative jewelry maker particularly noted for her beadwork. Visitors interested in a hands-on experience can purchase beading kits from Raven, and she will teach them how to create their own beaded keepsake. Raven’s father, George Magpie, is a member of the Southern Cheyenne of Oklahoma. Her mother, Rachel Strange Owl Magpie, is a member of the Northern Cheyenne of Lame Deer, Montana, and is a fluent speaker of the Cheyenne language. Among their many honors, Raven’s family is Keeper of the Cheyenne Buffalo Medicine Hat. 

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 14 and 15

$3 for ages 13 and older, free for children 12 and under.

California fourth grade students attending a public school and their families can attend for free with the California State Parks Adventure Pass Park. Learn more about the pass and how you can download it HERE.

Join us at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum in celebrating community and culture at our annual Native American Celebration. We are celebrating on October 19 and 20, 2024, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is $8 for adults (age 13 and over). Kids 12 and under are free. Native dancers, Storytellers, Artists, Museum exhibits, Kids’ activities, Fry Bread & Indian Tacos. Free Parking. Dancers Welcome!