• June 22, 2024—5th Annual California Native Ways Festival

    Saturday, June 22nd, 10:30 AM – 5:00 PMOhlone Park, Berkeley (between McGee and Grant) A California Indian Arts & Culture Festival Our 2024 festival is curated once again by Northern Sierra Mewuk basketweaver Jennifer Bates and is a rare opportunity to meet and interact with highly-skilled California Indian Artisans from across the state. Our honored presenters will be demonstrating their traditional crafts including basketweaving, bead and jewelry making, boat building, clapperstick carving, cordage making, acorn cooking, storytelling, interactive field games and more.  10:30 AM — Official Welcome, Festival Opening 11 AM to 5 PM — Cultural Demonstrations, Artisan Vendors & Information Tables 2 PM — Special Panel on the Successful…