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READER’S EDITORIAL: OUR ORIGINAL FOUNDERS WERE INDIGENOUS WOMEN WHO CONTROLLED THEIR OWN BODIES
Printer-friendly versionBy Professor Harvey Wasserman Originally published in Reader Supported News Photo: San Diego Women’s March 2022, by Miriam Raftery May 24, 2022 (San Diego) — The real Founders of American

PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS ADVOCATES FOR MISSING AND MURDERED INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service May 6, 2022 (Pala) — Robert Smith, Chairman of the Pala Band of Mission Indians, joined other tribal leaders on Thursday, May 5th at the

IIPAY NATION PRESENTS ‘SOARING SPIRITS’ KITE FESTIVAL APRIL 23
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service Photo: CC by NC April 21, 2022 (Santa Ysabel) – April is National Kite Flying Month and the Iipay Nation presents the Soaring Spirits Kite

SAN DIEGO AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH CENTER TO HOST 2022 POW WOW MAY 14 & 15
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service April 8, 2022 (San Diego) – San Diego American Indian Health Center’s Pow Wow is a celebration and showcase of Native American culture and traditions. Native

JAMUL INDIAN VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION REFINANCE ATTRACTS MULTIPLE LENDERS
Printer-friendly versionTribe to benefit from low interest rate Source: Jamul Indian Village Photo: the Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), owner and operator of Jamul Casino, recently closed on a

KUPA PALA’S REZ RADIO CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY
Printer-friendly versionBy John Fox, Station Manager, Rez Radio 91.3 KPRI February 6, 2022 (Pala) — Happy Anniversary to Rez Radio 91.3! Eleven years ago we received our license from the

OAK RIDGE BOYS TO PERFORM DUO CONCERTS AT SYCUAN FEBRUARY 20
Printer-friendly versionBy Miriam Raftery Photo: Oak Ridge Boys in 2013, CC by Gage Skidmore February 2, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) – The Oak Ridge Boys, country music stars with

TUBERCULOSIS CASE REPORTED AT SYCUAN CASINO; EXPOSURE POSSIBLE FROM APRIL 1 TO DECEMBER 9, 2021
Printer-friendly versionCOVID safety precautions minimized potential for TB spread East County News Service January 3, 2022 (San Diego’s East County) – Tuberculosis has been diagnosed in a person at Sycuan

PASSAGES: DIANA PICO, NURSE AND NATIVE AMERICAN HEALER
Printer-friendly version By Karen Pearlman December 31, 2021 (Alpine) — Trained as a nurse, Diana Pico was a healer, teacher and strong believer in spirituality. The wife of former Viejas

GRANT RECIPIENT TO SPEAK ON INDIGENOUS TRADITIONS AT AAUW MEETING IN LA MESA JAN. 8
Printer-friendly versionEast County News Service December 31, 2021 (La Mesa) – The La Mesa-El Cajon Branch of the American Association of University Women will open the new year with featured
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Jamul Casino Resort gets two film awards
Printer-friendly version Water Sweet – The Story of Jamul” Earns Top Honors at AAF Reno ADDY Awards East County News Service April 1, 2026 (Jamul) – Jamul Casino Resort has

Historic landmark to anchor new travel center in Jamul
Artist’s rendering of coming Barretts Travel Center in Jamul (Photo courtesy Kirvin Doak Communications ) East County News Service April 7, 2026 (Jamul) — The…

Jamul Casino Resort gets two film awards
“Water Sweet – The Story of Jamul” Earns Top Honors at AAF Reno ADDY Awards East County News Service April 1, 2026 (Jamul) – Jamul…

Women’s History Month: Honoring Erica Pinto
By Miriam Raftery March 19, 2026 (Jamul) — This Women’s History Month, we recognize Erica Pinto, a transformative tribal leader whose work has strengthened tribal…

Inaugural Wellness 5K to fund expansion for Native Boys & Girls Club
East County News Service March 16, 2026 (East County) — The Boys & Girls Club of Kumeyaay Nation Wellness will host its inaugural Wellness 5K…

SDSU hosts pow wow April 11
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (San Diego) — SDSU will host its 54th annual pow wow on Saturday, April 11 starting at 11…

SDSU hosts pow wow April 11
East County News Service March 6, 2026 (San Diego) — SDSU will host its 54th annual pow wow on Saturday, April 11 starting at 11…

California opens $2.5M in grants to reimagining State Parks through art and culture
East County News Service Feb. 10, 2026 (Sacramento) – Looking to literally bridge the gap between nature and the diverse communities of the state, California…

Jamul Casino continues to support Black-led organizations
East County News Service Feb. 4, 2026 (Jamul) — Jamul Casino Resort announced this week that its total contributions to organizations supporting the Black community…

Passages: Dr. Harry Paul Cuero Jr., former Campo tribal chair
Printer-friendly versionPhoto via SDSU 2011 news release January 6, 2026 (Campo) – Dr. Harry Paul Cuero Jr., former chair of the Campo Band of the Kumeyaay nation, spiritual leader and