http://www.kumeyaay.com The Kumeyaay Story from the Kumeyaay Perspective Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:15:39 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By JODI RAVE of the Missoulian As President-elect Barack Obama appoints a new team of cabinet members and fills other key federal work posts, he's named six Native people to his transition team - half of them assigned to assist in Interior Department policy, budget and personnel changes. "We're lucky to have ... http://www.kumeyaay.com/2008/11/obama-appoints-native-officials-to-transition-team/ 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 ... http://www.kumeyaay.com/2008/11/native-bird-song-and-dance-festival-returns-to-palm-springs/ 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. "He wanted us to arrange a luncheon with Indian ... http://www.kumeyaay.com/2008/11/morales-to-visit-tribal-leaders-at-nmai/ Memorable layout offers scenery and history UNION-TRIBUNE TEMECULA - Southern California's newest golf course is called Journey at Pechanga and its slogan is "10,000 years in the making." If that sounds a little gimmicky, like a freeway billboard for the opening of a new ride at Knott's Berry Farm, give us a ... http://www.kumeyaay.com/2008/11/pechanga-course-a-journey-completed/ 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 ... http://www.kumeyaay.com/2008/11/native-american-heritage-day-passed-into-law-2/ By ANNE Z. COOKE for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Sunday, November 16, 2008 Lakeside, Calif - If there's one true thing about casinos, it's that they all feel alike. Walk through that big smoked-glass door and you know where you are in an instant. The casino floor, where the money is won and lost, ... http://www.kumeyaay.com/2008/11/san-diego-casinos-shine-with-tribal-hospitality/ 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 ... http://www.kumeyaay.com/2008/11/sycuan-donates-300000/ By Lauren Monsen Perhaps no contemporary artist of Native American heritage has been as enigmatic, influential or provocative as the late Fritz Scholder (1937-2005), who almost single-handedly demolished some of the most persistent clichés about the nature of American Indian identity. Now, three years after Scholder's death, his prolific output - including ... http://www.kumeyaay.com/2008/11/artist-fritz-scholder-redefined-native-american-art/ 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 ... http://www.kumeyaay.com/2008/11/native-american-heritage-day-passed-into-law/ 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 ... http://www.kumeyaay.com/2008/11/santa-ysabel-veterans-day-2008/