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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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SUPERVISOR JACOB AND RESIDENTS SPEAK OUT ON TRAFFIC CONCERNS NEAR JAMUL CASINO; TRIBE ISSUES RESPONSE. BOTH SIDES FAULT CALTRANS FOR DELAYS IN ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Printer-friendly version Updated with corrections based on CHP data just received: accidents spiked in 2015, before the casino opened. But DUI-related crashes are up. By Miriam Raftery; Jonathan Goetz

BARONA CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM PRESENTS WAY OUT IN THE DESERT: STORY TIME AND CRAFT EVENT AT LAKESIDE LIBRARY JUNE 24
Printer-friendly version East County News Service June 15, 2017 (Lakeside) – The Barona Cultural Center & Museum invites kids in grades K-2 and their parents to listen to the

MARTINA MCBRIDE OPENS VIEJAS CONCERTS IN THE PARK SEASON JULY 2, SHOWS RUN THROUGH SEPTEMBER
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 14, 2017 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino and Resort has lined up chart-toppers from every genre, past and present for its summer-long open air

IN VICTORY FOR STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBE, COURT FINDS APPROVAL OF DAKOTA ACCESS PIPELINE VIOLATED THE LAW
Printer-friendly version Court rules that Trump administration shortcut environmental review, seeks additional briefing on whether to shut down pipeline Flags fly at the Oceti Sakowin Camp in 2016, near

NATIVE AMERICAN RELIGIOUS GROUP IN COURT OVER QUEST TO SELL CANNABIS IN EAST COUNTY
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 14, 2017 (San Diego) — A Native American religious group is heading to court over a dispute with a landlord in El Cajon

TRIBAL LAND BUYBACK PROGRAM OFFERS SENT TO LANDOWNERS WITH FRACTIONAL INTERESTS AT PALA AND SYCUAN INDIAN RESERVATIONS
Printer-friendly version Interested sellers have 45 days to respond to offers June 6, 2017 (Washington, D.C.) – The Department of the Interior today announced that nearly 600 landowners with

SYCUAN CASINO ANNOUNCES THE 2017 SUMMER OF SYCUAN CONCERT SERIES
Printer-friendly version East County News Service May 18, 2017 (San Diego) – Sycuan Casino is pleased to announce this year’s Summer of Sycuan concert series. Kicking off the summer

NATIVE NATIONS PROTEST OUTSIDE TRUMP HOTEL, SHUT DOWN PENNSYLVANIA AVE. IN ROUND DANCE
Printer-friendly version View video of round dance Source: Indigenous Environmental Network April 27, 2017 (Washington, D.C.) — Hundreds of Indigenous people from around the country converged on the Trump

MASTODON DISCOVERY IN SAN DIEGO SHAKES UP OUR UNDERSTANDING OF EARLY HUMANS IN THE NEW WORLD
Printer-friendly version Broken bones and rocks yield evidence that pushes back the record of early humans in North America by more than 100,000 years Source: Natural History Museum Photo:

INTERIOR SECRETARY ZINKE ANNOUNCES FUNDING OF $60 MILLION FOR COBELL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR NATIVE AMERICANS
Printer-friendly version Contributions from Tribal Land Buy-Back Program help fund educational opportunities for American Indian and Alaska Native students East County News Service April 12, 2017 (Washington D.C.) —