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JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE SERVES BORDER 32 FIRE VICTIMS FLEEING HOMES
Printer-friendly version By Aarav Pruthi, Legislative Intern, Supervisor Joel Anderson October 13, 2022 (Jamul) — “It is in our blood to give back and help and this was just an
JAMUL TRIBE’S PROPOSED 16-STORY HOTEL, EVENT CENTER AND PARKING STRUCTURE IS ON AGENDA OCT. 11 FOR JAMUL-DULZURA PLANNING GROUP
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Image: Rendering of proposed Jamul Casino Hotel and Event Center October 10, 2022 (Jamul) – The Jamul Indian Village is proposing to expand its Jamul
TWO WEEKENDS OF POWWOWS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery September 3, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) – This weekend, the Barona Band of Mission Indians hosts its 50th annual powwow September 2-4. Next weekend, the
FEDERAL REPORT FINDS NATIVE AMERICANS HAD SHARPEST DECLINE IN LIFE EXPECTANCY IN 2021
Printer-friendly versionNative health expert says stats are likely an undercount due to poor data collection Source: Urban Indian Health Institute August 31, 2022 (Seattle) — The National Center for Health
LOCAL INDIGENOUS LEADERS ORGANIZE TO GET LEGAL STATUS FOR INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES
Printer-friendly version By Michael Odegaard Reprinted with permission from Indian Voices Photo: Rotary Club of San Luis Rey President Michael Odegaard awards 2022 Peacebuilder Nominee Mel Vernon. August 4, 2022
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR SECRETARY HAALAND APPOINTS JAMUL CHAIRWOMAN ERICA M. PINTO TO TRIBAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Printer-friendly versionChairwoman to represent more than 100 California tribes and help shape federal policy East County News Service July 7, 2022 (Jamul) — Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of The Jamul
PALA CASINO SPA RESORT PRESENTS KENNY LOGGINS ON NOVEMBER 11
Printer-friendly versionAs the Entertainment Capital of Southern California, Pala Casino offers the best in live events. East County News Service June 27, 2022 (Pala) — Pala Casino Spa Resort in San Diego’s
SAN DIEGO LOYAL SOCCER CLUB ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SYCUAN CASINO RESORT FOR FIELD LEVEL SUITES AND GOLDEN GOAL CONTEST
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 14, 2022 (San Diego) — Today, San Diego Loyal Soccer Club announced a strategic partnership with Sycuan Casino Resort. Anchoring the partnership, Sycuan is the entitlement sponsor
VIEJAS HOSTS “STARS AND QUEENS PRIDE” EVENT JUNE 17
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 12, 2022 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino & Resort invites you to “dust off your pride gear and get ready to drag the house down
MUSIC STARS TO SHINE AT VIEJAS CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 12, 2022 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino & Resort has some hot summer nights entertainment lined up at its outdoor Park at Viejas.
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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