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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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CUYAMACA COLLEGE POWWOW SET FOR FEB. 2
Printer-friendly version Source: Cuyamaca College Photo: A participant in the 2018 Cuyamaca powwow January 16, 2019 (El Cajon) – Native American tribes from throughout the West will be well
TRIBES HOST NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES AT LOCAL CASINOS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service December 20, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — East County’s Native American-owned casinos will be ringing in the New Year with a variety of celebrations
PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS FILES SUIT AGAINST OPIOID MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS
Printer-friendly version Source: Pala Band of Mission Indians December 3, 2018 (Pala) — The Pala Band of Mission Indians has filed suit in federal court against an array
RINCON INDIANS AND SUPERVISOR HORN TO GIVE AWAY 500 TURKEYS TO NEED FAMILIES THIS WEEKEND
Printer-friendly version East County News Service November 16, 2018 (Escondido) — The Rincon band of Luiseño Indians and Supervisor Bill Horn will be distributing 500 turkeys with all
VIEJAS OPENS HIGH LIMITS ROOM AND NEW CENTER BAR
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery November 1, 2018 (Alpine) — A grand reopening of Viejas Casino & Resort in October celebration completion of a seven-year expansion project. The property now includes
LEANN RIMES IN CONCERT AT VIEJAS DEC. 14
Printer-friendly version East County News Service November 1, 2018 (Alpine) – The youngest singer to win a Grammy and also be nominated by the Academy of Country Music, LeAnn
VIEJAS CASINO AND RESORT COMPLETES SEVEN-YEAR EXPANSION PROJECT: GRAND OPENING OCT. 20 TO INCLUDE CIRCUS PERFORMERS AND FIREWORKS
Printer-friendly version Popular destination unveils renovation results; launches new center bar and high limit gaming area East County News Service October 10, 2018 (Alpine) — Viejas Casino & Resort
LIGHTS ARE ON: JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE FINISHES LIGHTED INTERSECTION ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IN JAMUL
Printer-friendly version Source: Jamul Indian Village October 10, 2018 (Jamul) — The Jamul Indian Village announces completion of road safety improvements at the intersection of Lyons Valley Road and
OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINK AT VIEJAS OPENS NOV. 2
Printer-friendly version East County News Service October 2, 2018 (Alpine) – Viejas Outlets Center in Alpine will transform its roller rink into the largest outdoor ice-skating rink in Southern
STABBING ON BARONA RESERVATION
Printer-friendly version East County News Service September 30, 2018 (Lakeside) — A man suffered serious wounds in a stabbing Saturday on the Barona reservation, though they are not considered