By Roy Cook
The Soaring Eagle parents, students and supporters of the dance-regalia program took a break from the pow wow trail. For some this was a kickback weekend at the 15th Annual Pacific Islanders Festival, PTF. Yes, several food dishes contained seaweed.

Posted on September 27th, 2009 by hunwut
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ERIN WALDNER, THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
The 19th annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow got under way Friday with traditional dancing, singing and drumming.
Hosted by the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, the powwow continues today and Sunday outside the Morongo Casino & Resort in Cabazon. Admission and parking are free.

Posted on September 26th, 2009 by hunwut
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DAYNA STRAEHLEY, THE PRESS-ENTERPRISE
Native culture may be alive and well but Friday afternoon there was an example of the effort being made to make sure that awareness continues into the next generation of Indian students.
Sherman Indian High School was the site for the 39th annual California Indian Day Celebration. The century-old Riverside-based facility offers education [...]

Posted on September 26th, 2009 by hunwut
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Lawsuit filed to void 2004 gaming agreement with state
EDWARD SIFUENTES
The Pauma Band of Mission Indians’ plans for a huge casino and resort along Highway 76 north of Valley Center are once again on hold.
In a lawsuit filed against the state earlier this month, Pauma says that its partner, a Connecticut tribe, has put the brakes [...]

Posted on September 26th, 2009 by hunwut
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The Campo Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Win “The Collaboration of the Year” Award
SAN DIEGO–(Business Wire) - The Campo Band of the Kumeyaay Nation took home the top award for “The Collaboration of the Year” at San Diego`s prestigious Dealmaker of the Year Awards ceremony today.

Posted on September 25th, 2009 by hunwut
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Pauma band’s plans to expand have stalled
By Onell R. Soto, Union-Tribune Staff Writer
North County’s Pauma Indian band says it wants out of a casino deal it struck with Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger five years ago because it hasn’t been able to build a $300 million resort, yet must still pay millions of dollars to the state.

Posted on September 24th, 2009 by hunwut
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By Roy Cook
The 13th Annual Soboba Payomkawichum Pow wow. What a grand setting for a celebration of our American Indian culture. This Indian Nation is located across the dry river and at the foot of 10,000 feet San Jacinto. The Soboba Elders, Tribal council, powwow Chairperson Rosemary Morillo and the Soboba Casino hosted this September [...]

Posted on September 23rd, 2009 by hunwut
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By ERIN WALDNER, The Press-Enterprise
The 19th annual Morongo Thunder and Lightning Powwow kicks off Friday.
The three-day event, to be held at the pavilion next to the Morongo Casino in Cabazon, will feature American Indian food, crafts and competitions. Admission and parking are free.

Posted on September 23rd, 2009 by hunwut
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By Michael Stetz, Union-Tribune Columnist
Sam Farr went to Harrah’s Rincon Casino this past Saturday night to see a rap concert. He had no intention of drinking at the event.
He’s recovering from a horrific car accident that left him paralyzed. He’s in a wheelchair. He’s on medication.

Posted on September 23rd, 2009 by hunwut
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By Roy Cook
Mountain chaparral defines the Manzanita Indian Nation green environment. This, September 19, 2009, is a joyful celebration of youth, Tribal culture and long time friends gathering to be what we are, Indian people. A revitalization phenomenon is the organized programs of: language, song, and culture on many of the 21 San Diego Indian [...]

Posted on September 21st, 2009 by hunwut
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