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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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SYCUAN TRIBE DONATES $25,000 TO JJ WATT’S HOUSTON FLOOD RELIEF FUND
Printer-friendly version Source: Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation September 6, 2017 (San Diego’s East County) – The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation has donated $25,000 to help

FEDERAL JUDGE DISMISSES CASE OVER JAMUL CASINO BY FAMILY MEMBERS CLAIMING DESECRATION OF REMAINS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Photo: Jamul Indian Village site before the casino September 3, 2017 (Jamul) – U.S. District Judge Kimberly Mueller, Eastern District of California, dismissed on

SANTA YSABEL MOTHER MOURNS A LIFE LOST; “GOFUNDME” CAMPAIGN STARTED TO BRING HER SON HOME
Printer-friendly version By Paul Kruze Photo: Shawn “Lone Wolf” Christman in mid-1980s August 19, 2017 (Santa Ysabel) — Things were not supposed to end this way. Santa Ysabel resident Angela June (Sortore) Christman has

SYCUAN POW-WOW SEPT. 8-10 HONORS TRIBAL TRADITIONS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service August 16, 2017 (El Cajon) – The Sycuan band of the Kumeyaay Nation will host its 28th annual Powwow on September 8th, 9th

COMMUNITY RALLIES AROUND CANCER-STRICKEN TODDLER: FUNDRAISER AT VIEJAS AUG. 19
Printer-friendly version By Valerie Watts August 9, 2017 (Alpine) — The family and friends of Cash Osuna-Sutton will have a fundraising booth at the upcoming Kumeyaay Gathering at the

LOS COYOTES TRIBE FORGING AGREEMENT WITH GB SCIENCES FOR COMMERCIAL CANNABIS VENTURE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Image: Pixabay August 6, 2017 (Los Coyotes Reservation) – An agreement to grow, manufacture and distribute commercial cannabis products has been reached between GB

THE BUFFET AT VIEJAS CASINO & RESORT BEGINS KING CRAB LEG FRIDAYS
Printer-friendly version The sustainably sourced and succulent favorite is flown in fresh every week for guests to savor East County News Service August 4, 2017 (Alpine) — Crab lovers,

BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS TO HOST 47TH ANNUAL POWWOW OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Printer-friendly version Three days of traditional dance, food, and Native American crafts Sept. 1-3 East County News Service August 3, 2017 (Lakeside) – The Barona Band of Mission Indians

CALTRANS RESPONDS TO QUESTIONS RAISED ON STATE ROUTE 94 IMPROVEMENTS
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery July 28, 2017 (Jamul) – Earlier this month, we covered concerns raised by Jamul community members and Supervisor Dianne Jacob over highway safety concerns

COUNTY SOCIAL WORKER BUILDS TRUST WITH NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
Printer-friendly version By Tom Christensen, County of San Diego Communications Office Photo: HHSA social worker Belina Chapman holds her planners that help her schedule visits to the many Native