San Juan Capistrano Native Heritage Month Cultural Day Sunday November 15 2026.
SJC Native Cultural Day is a free family friendly event the provides cultural connection, storytelling, Indigenous traditions, hands-on activities and community gathering.
SJC Native Cultural Day is sponsored by Stand Up To Trash in partnership with the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians.
San Juan Capistrano Native Heritage Month Cultural Day is at Village of Putuidem at 8:30am-11:00am.
Register Online at Stand Up To Trash
SJC Native Heritage Cultural Day Schedule
9:00am: Welcome & Land Acknowledgement
Opening words and blessing to honor the ancestral lands of the Acjachemen people
9:15am: Clan Activities Begin (Bear Clan/Coyote Clan/Eagle Clan/Rabbit Clan)
Divide into four clans and rotate through cultural learning stations.
Each clan will rotate together through four cultural learning stations
Cultural Learning Stations
Native Plant Education
Learn about native plants and their traditional uses and importance.
Acorn Grinding
Experience and learn about the traditional process of grinding acorns.
Shell Necklace + Pic at the Kiicha
Create a shell necklace and visit the Kiicha for a special photo opportunity.
Native Song
Gather together to learn a traditional song.
Each activity lasts about 15 minutes
10:40am:Closing Ceremony
Under the Oak Tree
Gather beneath the oak tree to share a good intention and offer gratitude to the land
Enjoy Fresh Sage Tea
11:00am: End Time
Village of Putuidem located at 30291 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano
(Northwest Openspace)
