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GRANTS ANNOUNCED TO HELP LOCAL TRIBES BUILD STRONGER FOOD SYSTEMS
Printer-friendly version East County News Service Photo: Indigenous Regeneration San Diego Women’s Foundation, San Diego Foundation & Avila Fund Award $60,000 in Grants to Help Local Tribes Build Stronger Food

JAMUL CASINO CELEBRATED LUNAR NEW YEAR WITH TRADITIONAL DANCE AND EYE-DOTTING CEREMONY TO HONOR YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Printer-friendly versionJamul Casino gifts new dragon to Southern Sea Dragon and Lion Dance Source: Jamul Casino February 7, 2024 (Jamul) — On Saturday, Feb. 3, Jamul Casino celebrated Lunar New Year

CA TRIBES PRESS TO PROTECT MORE LAND AT WHITE HOUSE TRIBAL NATIONS SUMMIT
Printer-friendly version Suzanne Potter, California News Service Photo courtesy of CNS January 23, 2024 (Washington D.C.)–California tribes headed to the White House Tribal Nations Summit in December, where they asked

A CAPPELLA GROUP BRINGS “SLEIGHIN’ IT TOUR” TO SYCUAN DEC. 28
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service December 4, 2023 (El Cajon) – The a cappella group Straight No Chaser, whose fall tour has become a holiday tradition for families around the

SYCUAN TEAMS UP WITH PADRES AND NATIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, DONATES 1,000 FREE TURKEYS TO FAMILIES
Printer-friendly version Source: Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Photo, left to right: Tribal Council Member Willie Tucker, Jr., Tribal Treasurer Briana Scharnow, Tribal Chairman Cody J. Martinez, Tribal Council

VIEJAS ICE RINK IN ALPINE OPEN THROUGH JAN. 7
Printer-friendly version East Count News Service November 16, 2023 (Alpine) — The largest outdoor ice rink in southern California will be open at the Viejas Outlet Center in Alpine from

SAN DIEGANS COMMEMORATE INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY
Printer-friendly versionBy Jonathan Goetz Photo: Screenshot of Indigenous People’s Day video posted by San Diego Miramar College on Facebook. October 10, 2023 (San Diego) — Indigenous People’s cultural awareness day

SDSU PARTNERS WITH TRIBAL COMMUNITIES TO TACKLE WILDFIRES AND PRESERVE INDIGENOUS LAND
Printer-friendly versionBy Susanne Clara Bard September 12, 2023 (San Diego) — A striking black and yellow beetle called the goldspotted oak borer has been decimating oak trees in Southern California

SYCUAN HOSTS POWWOW SEPTEMBER 8-10
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 9, 2023 (Sycuan) – The 2023 Sycuan Powwow will be held September 8-10 at the Sycuan Resort, 5577 Dehesa Road in El Cajon.

51ST BARONA POWWOW SEPT. 1-3 HONORS NATIVE AMERICAN TRADITIONS
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service August 9, 2023 (Barona) – For more than half a century, the Barona Band of Mission Indians has been hosting its powwow, a traditional
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VIEJAS DONATES $2,500 FOR RECOVERY OF “CHANCE” THE DOG
Printer-friendly version March 1, 2012 (East San Diego County) — The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians has announced that they are donating $2,500 for the recovery of “Chance,” the
VIEJAS BOWL WELCOMES NEW MANAGER, ANNOUNCES EMPHASIS ON FAMILY-FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT
Printer-friendly version February 28, 2012 (Alpine) — Viejas Bowl, located at the Viejas Outlets in Alpine, California, is pleased to welcome their new manager – La Mesa native, T. Hagedorn. A
POW-WOW AT SDSU MARCH 17 RECALLS ANCIENT KUMEYAAY TRADITIONS
Printer-friendly version February 18, 2012 (San Diego) — The 41st annual American Indian Pow-Wow will be held on March 17 at San Diego State University. This free event, which is open to the

ATTENTION FOOD LOVERS: “APHRODESIAC DINNER” COOKED UP BY SYCUAN’S CHEF
Printer-friendly version Plus win an “Ultimate Romance Package” vacation in Sycuan’s Facebook Contest February 10, 2012 (El Cajon)– Sycuan Golf and Tennis Resort, is putting on a unique Aphrodisiac themed
CALIFORNIA TRIBAL BUSINESS ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICERS FOR 2012
Printer-friendly version February 3, 2012 (Sacramento) —The California Tribal Business Alliance (CTBA) has announced the group’s new officers for 2012. CHAIRWOMAN – Leslie Lohse, Treasurer of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki
SYCUAN GAINS SUPPORT OF SUPERVISORS TO EXPAND RESERVATION
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery January 13, 2012 (El Cajon )—The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation has moved a step closer to its goal of tripling the size of
$250,000 GOLDEN TICKET DRAWN AT BARONA: SAN DIEGO WOMAN TAKES HOME CASINO’S LARGEST GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY IN HISTORY
Printer-friendly version Dec. 28, 2011 (Lakeside) – One lucky San Diegan’s life was forever changed on Dec. 23 with the drawing of Barona Resort & Casino’s largest, guaranteed grand finale
VIEJAS CASINO TEAM MEMBERS AND GUESTS DONATE OVER 3,000 TOYS FOR LOCAL SALVATION ARMY
Printer-friendly version Photos By Miriam Raftery December 8, 2011 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino Team Members and guests have donated more than 3,000 toys for the Salvation Army serving eastern San
STARS VIE TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY AT VIEJAS CELEBRITY SLOT TOURNAMENT MONDAY NOV. 28
Printer-friendly version November 25, 2011 (Alpine) — Gretchen Rossi of Bravo’s hit reality series "The Real Housewives of Orange County" will join 11 other local celebrities at Viejas Casino on Monday, November 28 in
VIEJAS CASINO WILL HOST CELEBRITY SLOT TOURNAMENT TO PROFIT LOCAL SALVATION ARMY NOV. 28
Printer-friendly versionNovember 20, 2011 (Alpine) — Viejas Casino will host a Celebrity Slot Tournament on Monday, November 28 at 10:30 a.m. with 100% of the winnings donated to the local