Welcome to the Fourth Annual
CINC Fire Gala
September 12, 2026 | Riverside, California
CINC 4th Annual Fire Gala – Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Mission Inn Resort & Spa | Riverside, CA
This unforgettable evening will bring together community leaders, students, educators, and members of the community in celebration of Native excellence and the transformative power of higher education through California Indian Nations College.
This year’s Gala will feature dinner, entertainment, and a silent auction, while highlighting the work California Indian Nations College is doing to support Native and non-Native students through culturally grounded and academically strong programs.
CINC Patrons:
$500+ Roadrunner
- Recognition in Gala Printed Materials
- Recognition at Gala
$1K+ Hummingbird
- Recognition in Gala Printed Materials
- Recognition at Gala
$3K+ Tortoise
- Recognition in Gala Printed Materials
- Recognition at Gala
$5K+ Bear
- Recognition in Gala Printed Materials
- Recognition at Gala
Table Sponsorship:
$3,000 standard (10 Seats)
$5,000 Premier Table (10 seats)
Our Sponsors:
Bear Level:
Riverside-San Bernardino County Indian Health, Inc.
Tortoise Level:
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
California State University, San Bernardino
Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
The Townsend Family
Hummingbird Level:
Natural Ancestors
Dr. Ronald A. Stewart
About the Fire Gala
The Fire Gala is California Indian Nations College’s premier annual fundraising and community celebration event. Now in its third year, the Gala brings together Native and non-Native students, educators, Tribal leaders, and allies from across Southern California and beyond to support the advancement of culturally grounded, academically rigorous higher education. The name “Fire Gala” reflects the fire of resilience, sovereignty, and Native excellence that fuels the work of CINC and its students.
The goal of the Fire Gala is simple yet powerful: to raise critical funds that support scholarships, academic programming, student services, and cultural initiatives that empower Indigenous learners. By contributing to this event—whether through sponsorship, ticket purchases, or auction participation—guests directly invest in the next generation of Native leaders and changemakers. Every year, the Fire Gala grows in reach and impact, celebrating those who make CINC’s mission possible.