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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
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
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BARONA RESORT & CASINO RANKS BEST CASINO 8TH YEAR IN A ROW
Printer-friendly version Top Awards Include Best Overall Casino, Luckiest, Best Blackjack October 12, 2010 (Lakeside) – Barona Resort & Casino has once again been ranked as the best overall casino
VIEJAS CASINO UPS THE ANTE ON CUSTOMER SERVICE WITH NEW V CLUB BOOTH
Printer-friendly version Opening kicks off October’s $250,000 “BONE-ANZA” promotion October 11, 2010 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino, southern California’s premier gaming and entertainment destination has unveiled a new, expanded V Club
4 LOCAL NATIVE AMERICAN LEADERS HONORED AT STATE CAPITOL
Printer-friendly version September 29, 2010 (Sacramento) – Four San Diego County tribal leaders were presented honors by the California Justice Department’s Office of Native Affairs in Sacramento last week during
BARONA EDUCATION DONATIONS REACH $1 MILLION MILESTONE
Printer-friendly version Carlton Hills Elementary School receives $5,000 grant; State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell joins tribal leaders at presentation By Miriam Raftery September 22, 2010 (Santee) – “Education is the
NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE, CRAFTS AND DANCES TAKE CENTER STAGE AT SYCUAN POW-WOW
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 12, 2010 (Sycuan) – Tina Santiago, a member of the Conshatta tribe from Louisiana, weaves a basket of willow reeds while onlookers
21ST ANNUAL SYCUAN POW-WOW SEPT. 10, 11 & 12
Printer-friendly version September 9, 2010 (El Cajon) – Native American dancers, drummers, and bird singers from across the nation will convene at the Sycuan reservation this weekend for the 21st
FAMILY TIES: BARONA POWWOW STRENGTHENS TRIBAL BONDS, KEEPS TRADITIONS ALIVE
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery September 5, 2010 (Lakeside) –At Barona’s 40th annual powwow, Barona tribal member and community leader Bonnie La Chappa grilled tortillas at her family’s campsite in
BARONA HOSTS 40TH ANNUAL POW-WOW SEPT. 3-5
Printer-friendly version September 3, 2010 (Lakeside) – The public is invited to attend the 40th annual Barona PowWow. The event, which has free admission, will be held September 3-5 at
BARONA RESORT & CASINO TO DISH OUT HALF-OFF DINING DISCOUNTS
Printer-friendly version Club Barona members can save 50 percent on entrees at Casino restaurants throughout September August 19, 2010 (Lakeside) –Barona Resort & Casino won’t leave its guests hungry for
VIEJAS ENTERTAINMENT & PRODUCTION ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTION FOR THE FUTURE
Printer-friendly version Event Production and Management Company Introduces New Brand Identity: VE&P August 20, 2010 (San Diego) – Building on 17 years of experience producing and managing hundreds of