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JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE SERVES BORDER 32 FIRE VICTIMS FLEEING HOMES
Printer-friendly version By Aarav Pruthi, Legislative Intern, Supervisor Joel Anderson October 13, 2022 (Jamul) — “It is in our blood to give back and help and this was just an
JAMUL TRIBE’S PROPOSED 16-STORY HOTEL, EVENT CENTER AND PARKING STRUCTURE IS ON AGENDA OCT. 11 FOR JAMUL-DULZURA PLANNING GROUP
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery Image: Rendering of proposed Jamul Casino Hotel and Event Center October 10, 2022 (Jamul) – The Jamul Indian Village is proposing to expand its Jamul
TWO WEEKENDS OF POWWOWS
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery September 3, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) – This weekend, the Barona Band of Mission Indians hosts its 50th annual powwow September 2-4. Next weekend, the
FEDERAL REPORT FINDS NATIVE AMERICANS HAD SHARPEST DECLINE IN LIFE EXPECTANCY IN 2021
Printer-friendly versionNative health expert says stats are likely an undercount due to poor data collection Source: Urban Indian Health Institute August 31, 2022 (Seattle) — The National Center for Health
LOCAL INDIGENOUS LEADERS ORGANIZE TO GET LEGAL STATUS FOR INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES
Printer-friendly version By Michael Odegaard Reprinted with permission from Indian Voices Photo: Rotary Club of San Luis Rey President Michael Odegaard awards 2022 Peacebuilder Nominee Mel Vernon. August 4, 2022
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR SECRETARY HAALAND APPOINTS JAMUL CHAIRWOMAN ERICA M. PINTO TO TRIBAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Printer-friendly versionChairwoman to represent more than 100 California tribes and help shape federal policy East County News Service July 7, 2022 (Jamul) — Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of The Jamul
PALA CASINO SPA RESORT PRESENTS KENNY LOGGINS ON NOVEMBER 11
Printer-friendly versionAs the Entertainment Capital of Southern California, Pala Casino offers the best in live events. East County News Service June 27, 2022 (Pala) — Pala Casino Spa Resort in San Diego’s
SAN DIEGO LOYAL SOCCER CLUB ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SYCUAN CASINO RESORT FOR FIELD LEVEL SUITES AND GOLDEN GOAL CONTEST
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 14, 2022 (San Diego) — Today, San Diego Loyal Soccer Club announced a strategic partnership with Sycuan Casino Resort. Anchoring the partnership, Sycuan is the entitlement sponsor
VIEJAS HOSTS “STARS AND QUEENS PRIDE” EVENT JUNE 17
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service June 12, 2022 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino & Resort invites you to “dust off your pride gear and get ready to drag the house down
MUSIC STARS TO SHINE AT VIEJAS CONCERTS IN THE PARK
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery June 12, 2022 (Alpine) – Viejas Casino & Resort has some hot summer nights entertainment lined up at its outdoor Park at Viejas.
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THEY’VE GOT RHYTHM: FROM TRIBAL DRUMS TO DIDGERIDOOS AT SAGE & SONGBIRDS FESTIVAL
Printer-friendly version“I had a dream that I would have a drum,” recalled Neka’asawe, a drum maker who was among the many vendors displaying indigenous crafts at the Sage & Songbirds
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