Cal State San Bernardino and the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation invite the community to celebrate California Indian culture, heritage and family during California Native American Day today, Friday, Sept. 26, from 6-9 p.m., next to the CSUSB Alumni Center.

California Native American Day is a day to honor California’s Indigenous people, an opportunity to learn about Native American culture, and a time for people of all cultures to reflect on and remember their traditions.

The celebration will feature traditional Northern California brush dancers, Southern California bird singers, a traditional Native American theater company performance featuring all-ages dance groups from Central and Northern California, food and demonstrations of traditional life ways and knowledge.

Free parking will be available in Lot D. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Join us for the 59th Annual California Native American Day at the California State Capitol Building! Friday, September 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

California Native American Day 2026 is an annual state holiday, celebrated on the fourth Friday of September. It celebrates the distinctive culture of the Native American people indigenous to California and draws attention to their triumphs and struggles. It honors the history, culture and tribal sovereignty of California's indigenous peoples, as well as those who have relocated and settled in the State. The 59th annual event will feature celebrations at the State Capitol in Sacramento. This year's theme is "Inherent Sovereignty: Tribal Nations Fighting to Protect Our Land and Defend Our People."