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Native American News – Feb 1, 2009
Printer-friendly versionLocal and national news of interest to the Native American community OBAMA REACHING OUT TO NATIVE AMERICANS February 9, 2009 (CNN)–President Barack Obama intends to add a senior policy
COOL! OUTDOOR ICE RINK OPENS AT VIEJAS OUTLET CENTER: ICE SHOW, TREE-LIGHTING CEREMONY NOV. 22
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery November 17, 2008 (Alpine) — Looking for the coolest place in East County? The largest outdoor ice rink in Southern California is now open for the
SYCUAN DONATES $300,000 TO SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL AT FUNDRAISING GALA
Printer-friendly versionEvent Raises More Than $600,000 for New Robotic Surgery Program November 15, 2008 (SAN DIEGO) — Grossmont Hospital Foundation hosted its Carnevale di Venezia Annual Gala on Saturday, Nov.
Native American News
Printer-friendly versionA FULL PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIAN COUNTRY By Barack Obama October 24, 2008 (Indian Country Today) Washington D.C. — For 20 months now, I’ve traveled this country, often talking about
People Power – On the Trail With the Rock “Doc”: Bringing Natural Science to Reservation Children
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery October 1, 2008 (Mesa Grande reservation) – Bouncing down a dusty dirt road with hairpin turns so narrow that we have to honk our horn to
Notes On Air – Tracy Lee Nelson
Printer-friendly version By Richard Noel Notes On Air is a monthly music column highlighting local artists, events, and other music-related news. In this month’s column, we talk with Tracy Lee
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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