Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month Logo

This Native American Heritage Month, the California Natural Resources Agency and its supporting departments invite you to celebrate Native American Heritage Month.

Event: Native American Heritage Month Parade

Date: November 8, 2025, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Location: Downtown Sacramento Capitol Mall

This is California’s second Native American Heritage Month parade, hosted by the California Legislative Native American Caucus. Join us in celebrating the contributions, achievements, cultural diversity and impact of California’s First People.

You may find additional information about the parade and registration information here:  https://nativeamericancaucus.legislature.ca.gov/events/20251108-2025-native-american-heritage-month-parade

 

Event: Native American Heritage Month Career Panel: Pathways in State Service

Date: November 14, 2025, 12 – 1 p.m.

Location: Virtual (please register in advance)

Join the California Natural Resources Agency's Native American Heritage Month Career Panel to learn about different career pathways in state service. During this webinar, participants will learn about the benefits of working for the State of California, insight on how to navigate the CalCareers website and the Governor Appointments process, and hear about open positions across the Agency. We hope you can join us! 

Please RSVP here: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/e04cddcf-5e20-4a76-976e-e4d9205e9c86@b71d5652-4b83-4257-afcd-7fd177884564  

Event: Secretary Speaker Series: Seasons Change—How Climate Change is Affecting California Native American Traditional Seasons and Practices

Date: November 17, 12 – 1 p.m.

Location: Virtual (please register in advance)

Keep an eye on this page for details and a registration link.

Registration: To be provided soon.

Resources

Native American Heritage Month Logo

The California Natural Resources Agency is proud of our tribal affairs logo for our Tribal Nature-Based Solutions program and Native American Heritage month. Our State Parks team designed this logo to help elevate tribal affairs work at the Agency and stress the importance of protecting and respecting culturally important native species. The species depicted in the design – red abalone and white sage – are culturally important to many California Native American people and each species’ population is facing a rapid decline in nature. By highlighting these important species, we hope to create awareness of their ecological and cultural importance to encourage their respectful treatment. CNRA encourages anyone wishing to learn more about the cultural importance of these species to research and listen to the Native leaders, elders, and cultural practitioners advocating for the protection and respect of these species.