PALM SPRINGS, CA - November 19, 2008: As part of its full season of educational events, the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum will present the annual Singing the Birds (Wikitmallem Tahmuwhae) Bird Song and Dance Festival on Saturday, December 20 at The Pavilion Auditorium at Sunrise Park in Palm Springs from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. [...]

Posted on November 19th, 2008 by hunwut
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By Rob Capriccioso
WASHINGTON - Evo Morales, Bolivia’s indigenous president, plans to attend a meeting with North American tribal leaders at the National Museum of the American Indian.
The private event, which was requested by Morales, is scheduled to take place on Nov. 19.

Posted on November 18th, 2008 by hunwut
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Friday after Thanksgiving will be designated as day of tribute
WASHINGTON - The National Indian Gaming Association acknowledges the passing into law of H. J. Res. 62, which designates the Friday after Thanksgiving as Native American Heritage Day 2008.
The Native American Heritage Day 2008 Bill, which is supported by the National Indian Gaming Association, National Congress [...]

Posted on November 16th, 2008 by hunwut
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SYCUAN DONATES $300,000 TO SHARP GROSSMONT HOSPITAL AT FUNDRAISING GALA
Event 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. 1, at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina to help raise money for Sharp Grossmont Hospital. The [...]

Posted on November 15th, 2008 by hunwut
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By Roy Cook
This is a National day of respect for our Korean War Veterans and military warriors everywhere. This Santa Ysabel Tribal tribute is tied together with traditional tribal hospitality and generosity. Indian events on Indian land for and by Indian people are the best times. The Iipai Nation of Santa Ysabel Tribal council welcomed [...]

Posted on November 12th, 2008 by hunwut
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No one is illegal — Somos un solo rio/We are all one river”
Article by Brenda Norrell
SAN FRANCISCO — AIM-West is hosting the 40th Anniversary Reunion of the American Indian Movement, Nov. 24 — 28. With the theme, “No one is illegal — Somos un solo rio/We are all one river,” the topics include the militarization [...]

Posted on November 12th, 2008 by hunwut
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Plan made possible with $1 million donation by San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
By Staff report
PHOENIX - As the result of a $1 million contribution made by the California-based San Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians, the Havasupai Tribe of Arizona announced a comprehensive Economic Recovery Plan to help the Tribe begin to re-build following [...]

Posted on November 11th, 2008 by hunwut
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By Victor Morales, Today correspondent
SAN DIEGO - Amid the country’s bleak financial state, Indians in southern California are being asked by their neighbors for financial assistance more than ever, tribes there report.
And they are stepping up.

Posted on November 7th, 2008 by hunwut
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On Oct. 13, 2008 (Columbus Day), in Barcelona Spain, the World Conservation Congress (WCC) of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), voted to endorse and begin implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples that was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 13, 2007.
The motion passed by the [...]

Posted on November 7th, 2008 by hunwut
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Featured Event: John Trudell: Warrior Words
Tuesday, Nov. 18 7:00 PM, ARTS 111
*Basket Weaving Demonstration by Rose Ramirez and Lydia Vassar
Thursday, Nov. 6 12:00 PM, Tukwut Courtyard
*Documentary: “Way of the Warrior” Questions/comments after the viewing with Roy Cook
Monday, Nov. 10 6:00 PM, Clarke Field House 113
*Storytelling by Abel Silvas
Thursday, Nov. 13 12:00 PM, Academic Hall Mezzanine
*Documentary: [...]

Posted on November 5th, 2008 by hunwut
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