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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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SANTA YSABEL TRIBE’S MARIJUANA PRODUCTION INDUSTRY POISED TO GO UP IN SMOKE
Printer-friendly version Lawsuit alleges tribal development corporation breached contract in cannabis operation By Paul Kruze, Contributing Editor May 16, 2018 (Santa Ysabel) – The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel
“PADRE FOR LIFE” MATT LACHAPPA FEATURED ON ESPN E:60
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery May 10, 2018 (Lakeside) – A quarter of a century ago, Matt LaChappa was drafted by the San Diego Padres out of El Capitan
TRIBAL LEADERS HOLD SUMMIT WITH SANDAG
Printer-friendly version East County News Service April 14, 2018 (Pala) – Leaders of Native American tribal governments convened at the Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association last Friday at
KPRI IS BACK
Printer-friendly version By John Fox, Pala Rez Radio Station Manager March 29, 2018 (Pala) — Effective March 23, 2018, the North County FM station at 91.3 owned and operated
STAR-STUDDED LINEUP AT VIEJAS SUMMER CONCERTS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 26, 2018 (Alpine) — Viejas Casino and Resort in partnership with Goldenvoice today unveiled its 2018 Viejas Concerts in the
SHIRLEY MURPHY NAMED GROSSMONT HEALTHCARE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO GROSSMONT HOSPITAL CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 11, 2018 (La Mesa) – El Cajon resident Shirley Apple Murphy, a cultural psychologist, life coach and advocate for Native American issues, has
JAMUL CASINO ANNOUNCES NAME CHANGE AND SHIFT IN MANAGEMENT
Printer-friendly version Penn Gaming parts ways with tribe; SEC filing cites concerns over unpaid loans By Miriam Raftery March 1, 2018 (Jamul) – In a press release issued tonight,
NATIVE FOODS CLASS APRIL 7 AT BARONA CULTURAL CENTER
Printer-friendly version East County News Service March 1, 2018 (San Diego’s East County) — Shawii, or acorn “mush,” was one of the most important foods for Kumeyaay/Diegueño People for
VIEJAS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF THE WILLOWS HOTEL AND SPA
Printer-friendly version Backcountry hidden pleasures: Our guide to unique lodging adventures in San Diego’s beautiful backcountry By Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine
FIREWORKS EXTRAVANGAZA AT VIEJAS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery, East County Magazine February 9, 2018 (Alpine) — The Viejas band of the Kumeyaay Nation celebrated the grand opening of The Willows Hotel and