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THEY’VE GOT RHYTHM: FROM TRIBAL DRUMS TO DIDGERIDOOS AT SAGE & SONGBIRDS FESTIVAL
Printer-friendly version“I had a dream that I would have a drum,” recalled Neka’asawe, a drum maker who was among the many vendors displaying indigenous crafts at the Sage & Songbirds
VIEJAS BAND OF KUMEYAAY INDIANS FILES APPEAL OVER POWERLINK
Printer-friendly versionReprinted with permission from East County Communities Action Coalition (ECCAC) May 6, 2009 (San Diego’s East County)–On March 23, 2009, the Viejas Bank of Kumeyaay Indians filed their appeal
HOT TOPIC: VIEJAS HOSTS WILDFIRE FIGHTING DRILLS FOR 60 FIRE PROTECTION AGENCIES
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery April 23, 2009 (Viejas Indian Reservation)—Preparing for fire season, fire engine crews from more than 60 fire protection agencies donned full safety gear and participated in
BIRD SINGERS AND BASKET WEAVERS CELEBRATE OPENING OF NATIVE AMERICAN MUSEUM IN WARNER SPRINGS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Bird dancers demonstrate hand-made gourds at Warner Springs Native American museum. –A broken song beneath the snow, the echo of a soaring joy, a shape in
LA MESA CHAMBER MIXER AT VIEJAS DRAWS CROWD
Printer-friendly version La Mesa Chamber of Commerce President Mary England and Viejas spokesman Charlie Brown By Miriam Raftery March 26, 2009 (Alpine) —“We don’t just hold mixers. We make cash
VIEJAS TRIBAL MEMBER RECEIVES HEALTH HERO AWARD
Printer-friendly version Charlie Brown is honored for his ongoing contribution to the Burn Institute. March 23, 2009 (San Diego, Calif.) – Charlie Brown, a Viejas Tribal Member and Director
VIEJAS HOSTS INTER-TRIBAL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Printer-friendly version 1st place Barona team March 17, 2009 (San Diego) — The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians hosted the Inter-Tribal Sports (ITS) Basketball Championships on the Viejas Reservation on
SDSU AND VIEJAS BAND OF KUMEYAAY INDIANS AGREE ON NAMING RIGHTS TO SDSU ARENA: ON CAMPUS VENUE TO BE CALLED VIEJAS ARENA STARTING JULY 1, 2009
Printer-friendly versionMarch 17, 2009 (San Diego)–The on campus sports and entertainment venue at San Diego State University will be renamed Viejas Arena, under a new agreement between the university and
VIEJAS ENTERPRISES RECEIVES BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD
Printer-friendly versionMarch 3, 2009 (San Diego)–At an inaugural celebration, Viejas Enterprises was awarded the East County Regional Business of the Year by the San Diego East County Chamber of Commerce.
WOW- IT’S A POW-WOW! SAT. FEB. 28 AT GROSSMONT COLLEGE
Printer-friendly versionFebruary 23, 2009 (El Cajon)–The 21st annual Grossmont College Pow-Wow, a celebration of American Indian culture, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28, at the college’s Student Center. Admission
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PALA CASINO ADDS KENNY LOGGINS TO THE 2019 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Printer-friendly version Source: Pala Casino April 3, 2019 (Pala) – Pala Casino Spa & Resort announces the addition of Kenny Loggins to the 2019 summer concert lineup in the Starlight Theater
PASSAGES: TOM HYDE, VIEJAS TRIBAL ELDER AND LAST ORIGINAL RESERVATION MEMBER, 1927-2019
Printer-friendly version March 20, 2019 (Viejas Reservation) — Tom Hyde, revered tribal elder, passed from this earth and his beloved Viejas community, March 14, 2019, at 92 years of
BARONA CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM SELECTED AS FINALIST FOR PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL AWARD
Printer-friendly version Source: Barona Cultural Center & Museum March 17, 2019 (Lakeside) — Two San Diego cultural institutions have been honored nationally by one of the country’s premiere
SNOW VISITORS DEFACE LA POSTA SACRED SITE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: ECM news partner 10 News February 26, 2019 (La Posta) — A couple who claimed responsibility on social media for spray-painting graffiti
CHAIRWOMAN PINTO KICKS OFF GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION AT JAMUL CASINO POKER ROOM WITH STAR STUDDED POKER TOURNAMENT
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Watch video of the grand opening of Jamul Casino’s Poker Room: https://youtu.be/mNBTA7mep8w February 19, 2019 (Jamul) — On Friday, Jamul Casino® united hundreds of local poker players
BARONA CASINO AND RESORT WELCOMES “YEAR OF THE PIG” WITH LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION FEB. 5-19
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 24, 2019 (Lakeside) — Barona Resort & Casino invites you to welcome the Lunar New Year beginning Tuesday, February 5 through Tuesday, February
JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE OF CALIFORNIA JOINS LARGEST NONPROFIT FUNDER OF BREAST CANCER RESEARCH IN THE COUNTRY TO FIND A CURE
Printer-friendly version Source: Jamul Indian Village January 23, 2019 (Jamul) — The Jamul Indian Village of California joined the ranks of other outstanding local organizations that contribute to
GROSSMONT ADULT SCHOOL PARTNERS WITH VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT TO EQUIP EMPLOYEES WITH VITAL SKILLS FOR CAREER SUCCESS
Printer-friendly version Source: Grossmont Union High School District January 23, 2019 (El Cajon) – Grossmont Adult School is completing its second round of multi-level English as a Second Language
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: EAST COUNTY’S NATIVE AMERICANS HAD PROMINENT ROLES IN WOMEN’S MARCH
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo credits: San Diego Women’s March January 22, 2019 (San Diego) — Kumeyaay women were among the groups participating in the 2019
ATTORNEY GENERAL BECERRA LEADS BIPARTISAN COALITION OF 21 ATTORNEYS GENERAL IN BRIEF DEFENDING LAW THAT PROTECTS NATIVE AMERICAN CHILDREN
Printer-friendly version East County News Service January 17, 2019 (Sacramento) – California Attorney General Xavier Becerra led a bipartisan coalition of 21 states in filing an amicus brief