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“THE BIG REVEAL” DEC. 11 AT VIEJAS TO UNVEIL HOLIDAY TOYS
Printer-friendly version December 7, 2013 (Alpine) – On December 11th at 6 p.m., the curtain will rise at the Viejas Dreamcatchers Lounge to reveal results of this year’s Viejas
VIEJAS OPENS PARKING GARAGE AND SKYWALK, PRIVATE DINING ROOM, AND NEW BAR
Printer-friendly version November 27, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Viejas Casino & Resort officially opened their new 4-story parking structure on Friday, with a Native American Blessing and
PETITION LAUNCHED TO SAVE ANCIENT NATIVE AMERICAN KOKOPILLI GEOGLYPH
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery November 24, 2013 (San Diego’s East County ) – Earlier this year, we covered Robert Lundahl’s powerful documentary about threats to ancient, large-scale Native
KPBS HONORS NATIVE AMERICAN WOMEN AS LOCAL HEROES
Printer-friendly version By Leon Thompson November is the 2013 American Indian heritage month and Union Bank and KPBS have honored two very special Native American women with Local Heroes
BUILDING A FUTURE BY HONORING THE PAST: DOCUMENTARY REVEALS POIGNANT HISTORY OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
Printer-friendly version To hear our exclusive interview with Sycuan Chairman Daniel Tucker, click here. By Miriam Raftery November 14, 2013 (El Cajon ) – History books in California schools
SYCUAN TO PREMIERE POWERFUL YET POIGNANT DOCUMENTARY
Printer-friendly version Production Details Kumeyaay History and Sycuan’s Evolution in the Region November 6, 2013 (El Cajon)– On Friday morning, Sycuan will debut a historical documentary that chronicles its 12,000-year
FIRST-TIME VISITOR TO VIEJAS CASINO HITS THE JACKPOT
Printer-friendly version November 5, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – A first-time visitor to Viejas Casino & Resort hit a whopping $58,221.78 jackpot after playing for just six minutes
NATIVE AMERICAN ACTOR URGES RETENTION OF TRADITIONS
Printer-friendly version November 6, 2013 (El Cajon) — Actor Saginaw Grant, a Sac and Fox Indian who has played numerous Native American roles in the movies and on television,
VIEJAS LAUNCHES HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE
Printer-friendly version October 24, 2013 (Alpine) — Viejas Casino & Resort has launched its annual Holiday Toy Drive to support the local Salvation Army. With the help of Viejas
REPAVING CAUSES LONG-TERM TRAFFIC DELAYS IN JAMUL, HIGHLIGHTS HIGHWAY HAZARDS POSED BY PROPOSED CASINO
Printer-friendly version By Miriam Raftery October 18, 2013 (San Diego’s East County) – Residents in Jamul are voicing concerns over a repaving project along State Route 94 that
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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