Archived Events

The Julia Keefe Indigenous Big Band is an ensemble of Native and Indigenous jazz musicians, including Mali Obomsawin (Odanak Abenaki), Delbert Anderson (Diné) and Chantil Dukart (Tsimshian), led by celebrated vocalist and luminary Julia Keefe (Nez Perce).

Since its inception in 1909, Picnic Day has become the crown-jewel event of the UC system and the signature event of UC Davis.

Join us for the film screening of:

SO SURREAL: BEHIND THE MASKS
Neil Diamond, Joanne Robertson
Canada, 2024, 88m

Followed by a discussion with Chuna McIntyre
Moderated by Hulleah Tsinhnahjinnie

Join us for an Gallery Talk with Brenda Mallory.  The artist will discuss her portfolio of works and several of the pieces included in the solo exhibition: In the Absence of Instruction on view at the Gorman Museum from Sep 18, 2023 - Jan 26, 2025.

Join us for a free summer concert with the Delbert Anderson Quartet at the Gorman Museum of Native American Art.

Join the Arboretum's Learning by Leading team for a planting day around the museum!   The program has been working throughout the quarter developing plans in consultation with the museum.

UC Davis Department of Native American Studies presents:

Picnic Day is one of UC Davis' most revered traditions and serves at the university's annual Open House for prospective and current students, families, alumni, staff, faculty, and the greater Davis and regional communities.  There are over 200 events planned for the day inc

Due to forecasted rain, the UCD Powwow for April 13 from 11am-8pm is postponed.  
Further information will be posted as soon as available.

Chitimacha and Choctaw artist Sarah Sense will discuss her current projects and provide insight into her artistic practice. Sense began photo-weaving in 2004.

The Native American Studies Graduate Student Symposium at UC Davis, located on the lands of the Patwin-Wintun people, is one of the longest running Native American Studies conferences organized and operated by graduate students.

Tour the exhibition with the curator

We invite you to the closing reception of 50th Anniversary Contemporary California Native Art, our inaugural exhibition in the new building. Join us to hear from two celebrated California Native artists.

Join Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for this opportunity to network with DEI champions from across UC Davis. We'll gather at 2 p.m. for refreshments, music and giveaways! A formal program from 2:30-3:30 p.m. will feature resources from our DEI offices and community initiatives.