Date and Time
- Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 1pm - 4pm
Location
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Details
Elevating Untold Stories and Native Resilience Through Art, presented by the American Indian Cultural District’s IndigenizeSF Initiative
This celebratory talk, film screening, and pop-up exhibition will highlight the findings and artworks that were developed as part of the American Indian Cultural District’s Mapping Genocide Project. The project is part of the citywide IndigenizeSF placemaking and placekeeping initiative dedicated to honoring and celebrating American Indian cultures, histories, individuals, and contributions through cultural and art activations.
For the last four years, the Mapping Genocide Project has been dedicated to two main goals: The first is to reveal San Francisco place names and statues within the San Francisco Civic Art Collection that commemorate the legacy of American Indian genocide. The second goal is to celebrate Native cultures, histories, and contributions by uplifting American Indian artists and voices to reimagine artworks and place names.
This event celebrates the four-year effort encompassing local leadership efforts, key partnerships, research, and feedback from the Mapping Genocide Gathering Series. The celebration will feature an art exhibition showcasing a short film, graphic artwork by Jackie Fawn (Yurok, Washoe, Surigaonon), and mural designs and a sculpture by Redbird Willie (Pomo, Wintu, Paiute, Wailaki). After the film viewing, attendees are invited to a reception to explore the full exhibition, enjoy light refreshments, and meet with the American Indian Cultural District Monuments and Memorials Advisory Committee to discuss the project’s details and future direction.
