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MISSING INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
Printer-friendly versionBy Assemblymember Marie Waldron February 19, 2023 (San Diego’s East County) — San Diego County has more tribal governments than any other county in the nation. Since these communities
CONGRESSMEN ISSA, VARGAS RE-INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PLACE SACRED TRIBAL LAND INTO TRUST
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service February 12, 2023 (San Diego) – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-52) re-introduced legislation on Jan. 24 to place 700 acres of
PALA CASINO SPA RESORT PRESENTS SPYRO GYRA & PETER WHITE ON FEBRUARY 17
Printer-friendly version January 26, 2023 (Pala) — Pala Casino Spa Resort is excited to present legendary group Spyro Gyra and world-renowned prolific acoustic guitarist Peter White on Friday, February
VIEJAS HOSTS NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH WITH LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery December 21, 2022 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino & Resort invites you to celebrate New Year’s Eve at Viejas Casino & Resort in the Park. The party
JAMUL-DULZURA PLANNERS RAISE OBJECTIONS TO JAMUL HOTEL AND EVENT CENTER
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery December 5, 2022 (Jamul) – The Jamul Dulzura Community Planning Group (JDCPG) held two public hearings on the Jamul Casino Hotel and Event Center project
CELEBRATING NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Printer-friendly version By Assemblymember Marie Waldron Photo: Assemblymember Waldron presented a proclamation to Pechanga Tribal officials honoring Pechanga Pue’ska Mountain’s 10th anniversary. November 21, 2022 (San Diego’s East
JAMUL-DULZURA PLANNING GROUP HOLDS VIRTUAL MEETING TONIGHT TO VOTE ON PROPOSED HOTEL AND EVENT CENTER
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery November 14, 2022 (Jamul) – The Jamul-Dulzura Community Planning Group will hold a special virtual meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. The group will her a
SUPERVISORS ANDERSON AND FLETCHER JOIN JAMUL CASINO AND TRIBE IN HONORING VETERANS
Printer-friendly versionTribe doubles annual donation to organizations serving veterans November 9, 2022 (Jamul) – Today, Chair Nathan Fletcher and Supervisor Joel Anderson of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors
PLANNING GROUP MEETS NOV. 8 ON JAMUL CASINO PROPOSED HOTEL AND EVENT CENTER: COMMENT DEADLINE IS NOV. 14
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service November 7, 2022 (Jamul) – The Jamul-Dulzura Community Planning Group will hear a subcommittee report this Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m. on a proposal to expand
JAMUL CASINO WELCOMES INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN INDIGENOUS CHEF FOR SPECIAL CULINARY EVENT NOVEMBER 19
Printer-friendly versionChef Sean Sherman, James Beard Award winner and founder/CEO of The Sioux Chef company will showcase modern indigenous foods East County News Service November 2, 2022 (Jamul) — On
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A WINNING BET? VIEJAS CASINO PREPARES TO REOPEN WITH CHANGES TO PROTECT GUESTS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery May 8, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – With casinos, hotels and other tribal enterprises shut down since March due to COVID-19 as stay-home orders remain
INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL IN VALLEY CENTER AWARDED FEDERAL GRANT FOR MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT DURING COVID-19 CRISIS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 21, 2020 (Washington D.C.) — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has expedited its process to yesterday release
CAMPO TRIBE’S FORMER CHAIR LA CHAPPA AND 64 MEMBERS PETITION FOR SPECIAL MEETING OVER ALLEGEDLY “CORRUPT ACTIONS” OF LEADERSHIP UNDER CHAIRMAN CUERO
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo, left: Monique La Chappa March 26, 2020 (Campo) – After Campo tribal chair Harry Paul Cuero Jr. reportedly refused to recognize a motion or
NATIVE AMERICAN TRIBES NOT GETTING AID TO FIGHT COVID-19: FEDS OFFER EXPIRED RESPIRATORS TO TRIBAL HEALTHCARE WORKERS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery March 21, 2020 (San Diego) – Health clinics at Native American reservations as well as urban Indian healthcare centers are running dangerously low on medical supplies
ALL EAST COUNTY CASINOS TO CLOSE MARCH 21-31 DUE TO COVID-19
Printer-friendly version Barona, Campo, Jamul, Sycuan, and Viejas Jointly Announce Casino Closures in Response to Coronavirus crisis Source: Kumeyaay Nation March 18, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) — Tribal government
DANCING WITH THE STARS LIVE TOUR COMING TO SYCUAN ON MARCH 26
Printer-friendly versionTickets are now on sale Source Sycuan February 21, 2019 (El Cajon) — America’s favorite dance show is going back on tour this winter with “Dancing with
CAMPO TRIBAL MEMBERS PLEAD FOR LEGAL HELP, ALLEGE RIGHTS VIOLATED IN WIND PROJECT APPROVAL: PETITION SEEKS REVOTE ON CONTROVERSIAL PROJECT
Printer-friendly version “Our reservation is in dire financial condition. We have really nothing to give our youth…All we have are false promises.” – Dennis Largo, tribal elder who delivered a
REZ RADIO 91.3 TO AIR 50TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT FORUM IN VALLEY CENTER FEB. 7
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service February 6, 2020 (Pala) — Rez Radio 91.3 will broadcast and live stream the 50th Congressional District candidates forum scheduled for Friday, February 7
CUYAMACA COLLEGE POWWOW RETURNS FEB. 1 WITH BIRD SINGERS, GOURD DANCING AND MORE
Printer-friendly versionSource: Cuyamaca College January 23, 2020 (El Cajon) — Native American history and culture will be celebrated when tribes from throughout the West congregate at Cuyamaca College’s 6th
STUDENTS IN MOUNTAIN EMPIRE DISTRICT LEARN KUMEYAAY “HISTORY ON THE GO” IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IMPERIAL VALLEY DESERT MUSEUM
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service January 23, 2020 (San Diego’s East County) – The Mountain Empire Unified School District in San Diego’s rural East County has forged a partnership with