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2024:

2023:

35th BALBOA PARK POWWOW
May 13-14, 2023
10am-6pm
Download Flyer

2022:

Newsletter for Current Tribal Events
Welcome to Dorothy Ramon Learning Center's online newsletter. Join us every week as we connect with each other and the wonder of our Southern California Native American cultures. Let’s sing the songs. Let’s tell the stories. With weekly videos from our Center President and Elder, Ernest Siva, and lots more, our newsletter will especially discover and explore our 2020 theme, the tools of resiliency, reciprocity, and healing in Native American cultural ways and traditions, and stories and songs. And we’ll explore how we can connect with the world around us, and inspire deeper understandings of our region’s vitality and uniqueness.

2022 AISES National Conference
45 years of Advancing Indigenous People in STEM
October 6-8, 2022
Palm Springs Convention Center
DOWNLOAD FLYER

AISES 45 Years Powwow
October 8, 2022
Palm Springs Convention Center
DOWNLOAD FLYER

2022 FUSION DRAGONFLY SPIRITS, September 25^th, San Gorgonio Ballet, Dorothy Ramon Learning Center — live flute and singing by Ernest Siva. DOWNLOAD FLYER

2022 DRAGONFLY GALA, Dorothy Ramon Learning Center, August 13th DOWNLOAD FLYER

14th Annual Soboba Lip-Sync Contest (download registration form and flyer PDF)
Date: Friday, June 17 at 7 PM
Place: Soboba Indian Reservation
Registration Deadline: The above-linked commitment form must be turned in by 5pm on June 1, 2022
Performers: Can be board members, employees or supporters of the non-profit they are representing. Must be 21 or over.
1st place: $5,000, 2nd place: $2,500, 3rd place: $1,500 and 4th place: $1,000
A FUNDRAISER FOR THE SOBOBA FOUNDATION, INC AND LOCAL NON PROFITS

34th Annual BALBOA PARK Pow Wow
May 14-15, 2022
10AM-6PM
Corner of Park Blvd and President's Way, San Diego, CA

Gathering of the Tribes Summer Residential Program
Application is now available!
Deadline for application is May 20, 2022
DATE: June 19-26, 2022
Supported by: San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and Gray Family Trust - UC Riverside

Jim Thorpe All Indian Games
'THE NATIVE AMERICAN OLYMPICS'
July 10-19, 2022
San Diego and Riverside counties
REGISTER NOW!

Cartoons, Satire and the Lens of Indian Country on the World: A Conversation with Editorial Cartoonists Ricardo Caté and Marty Two Bulls Sr.
Moderated by Joy Holland, UCLA American Indian Studies Librarian
April 19, 2022 2:30-4:00 PM, (via zoom)
REGISTER HERE:
https://nativecartoonist.eventbrite.com

NASP Virtual Lecture Series: “Café Ohlone” with Vincent Medina (East Bay Ohlone) and Louis Trevino (Rumsen Ohlone) share their knowledge on reviving and strengthening traditional Ohlone foods EVENTBRIGHT
DATE: Monday, February 28, 2022
TIME: 4pm-5pm (PST).

Gearing up for the National Tribal TANF Institute
July 18-21, 2022
contact: (530) 757-8643

We Are the Land: A Native History of California in the 20th and 21st Centuries
Professor William Bauer: The Department of History of the University of California, Riverside
February 7, 2022
4-5:30PM | Virtual (on Zoom)
https://ucr.zoom.us/j/99327257962

TACUNA Wellness Circle on “Skateboarding, High Performance, and Function,” with Doug Miles Jr. (San Carlos Apache) --- On ZOOM February 9th; 5pm (PST), 8pm (EST); call (866) 447-9672 for more information

Free California Community Colleges Cash for College "Train the Trainer" Workshop
February 4, 2022
9am | Virtual
California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office extends a special virtual workshop. Please join the effort to increase the number of American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) students that apply for and receive financial aid to help pay for their college education.
Download FLYER PDF for detailed information.

Indigenous Mental Wellness Gathering
Emotional Wellbeing and the Brain: The Effects of COVID-19
Registration link (Eventbright)
January 22, 2022 | Virtual
10am-1:30pm

2021:

Celebration of Christmas 2021
MESSIAH, PART 1 - G. F. HANDEL
Pass Chorale and Orchestra
directed by Ernest Siva
Sunday, December 12, 2021, 2:30 pm
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
1320 W. Williams St.
Banning, CA 92220
Adults: $20, Seniors and Students: $15
Further info: call 951-849-4676
DOWNLOAD FLYER PDF

CANDLELIGHT VIGIL:
Join us to honor and acknowledge the children and survivors of the boarding schools in Canada and the United States.

Native American Events

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RED HOOP TALK
Native Americans Living in the Hoop
Live and streaming Native News and Talk show about protecting culture and survival.
LIVE SUNDAYS
4pm Pacific. 7pm Eastern
Youtube | Facebook | Twitter

2020:

CalVet Minority and Underrepresented Veterans
California Department of Veterans Affairs
On-Line Event, October 14th, 916-651-3054
The Minority and Underrepresented Veterans Division collaborated with the Native American Veterans Assocation to host an informational webinar to commemorate Native American Day and honor Native American veterans. The event will focus on the traditions, culture and background of Native Americans veterans. In addition, the event will highlight the impact of the military to Native Americans service members and, future policy perspectives to support Native American Veterans in the military in today’s society. Federal, state and local military stakeholders will join to inform the California veteran community on services and legislation. Most importantly, veterans will have the opportunity to learn about state and federal benefits they have earned....

CSUSB We Define the Future
The Office of Outreach and Recruitment at CSUSB is proud to bring to you, the First Peoples Coyotes Rising 2.0 virtual program (Zoom links will be sent out the week of the program after registration). We recognize students may be struggling during these trying times around Covid-19. The purpose of this program is to help provide a much-needed sense of community for college-level students feeling isolated in the virtual format. This programs theme is centered on Fostering Compassion & Resiliency towards the new academic year!
DATES: September 17-18
LOCATION: Anywhere (internet connection required)
REGISTRATION, PROGRAM ITINERARY, CONTACT INFO: please DOWNLOAD FLYER PDF

6th Annual Repatriation Conference
Growing Community & Moving Forward after 30 Years of NAGPRA
An ALL VIRTUAL Community Conference
October 26 – 28, 2020
WEBSITE

CREATIVE SOVEREIGNTY
by Gerald Clarke
INFORMATION

IDYLLWILD ARTS SUMMER
Online Native American Arts Program
Michael Kabotie Online Lecture Series
July 2, 9, 16, 23
WEBSITE

“Parallel Worlds,” The Converging Paths of the Nuumu, Newe, and Nisei in Payahuunadu
June 30, 2019 - 5:30-7PM
WEBSITE

EXPO 20
Agua Caliente Resort
Rancho Mirage, CA
Sunday, July 19 – Tuesday, July 21
WEBSITE

PEACEMAKING COLLOQUIUM
"Shift: Out of the Box - Into the Circle"
August 5-6
RSVP: WEBSITE

2019:

Ninth Annual All Tribes in Recovery Gathering
Sycuan Indian Reservation
Sycuan Recreation Center
5577 Dehesa RD, El Cajon, CA 92019
July 6, 2019 - 10AM-5PM
FREE EVENT - OPEN TO PUBLIC
DOWNLOAD LETTER / POSTER / FORM PDF
REGISTER ONLINE (complete and submit online)

Sherman Indian High School 34th Annual Pow-wow
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Gates open at 10AM
Grand Entry at noon - Retiring of Colors at 11PM
FACEBOOK

Oxnard's First Annual Native American Peoples Intertribal Powwow
Honoring our Elders and Veterans
April 13-14, 2019
Oxnard Beach Park
1601 South Harbor DR
Oxnard, CA 93035
POSTER (SCTCA)

21st Annual Chumash Day Powwow
April 13-14, 2019
10AM-6PM
Malibu Bluffs Park
24250 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265
WEBSITE

42nd Annual American Indian Education Conference
Hilton Sacramento Arden Way Hotel
2200 Harvard ST
SACTO CA 95815
March 17, 18, 19, 2019
EVENTBRITE (more info: Brochures, Reservations, Maps, Tickets...)

2018:

Jim Thorpe All Indian Games
THE NATIVE AMERICAN OLYMPICS
July 15-20, 2018
San Diego and Riverside counties
REGISTER NOW!

30th Annual Balboa Park Pow wow
May 12-13, 2018
DOWNLOAD FLYER

American Indian Veterans Gathering
Southern Indian Health Council, Inc.
March 22, 2018
DOWNLOAD FLYER

41st Annual California Conference on American Indian Education
March 18-20, 2018
The Westin LAX Hotel
LAX Westin
5400 West Century Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
eventbrite

2017:

21st Annual Soboba Inter-Tribal Pow Wow
(event Facebook page)
Sept 15-17, 10:00 am
Soboba Event Center,
SOBOBA INDIAN RESERVATION (website)
23906 SOBOBA RD
SAN JACINTO, CA 92583

N.I.A.A.
National Indian Athletics Association All Men & Women's
FASTPITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT
Soboba Indian Reservation
September 15-17, 2017
DOWNLOAD POSTER

Barona 47th Annual Powwow
September 1-3, 2017
1095 Barona Road, Lakeside, CA 92040
INFORMATION

Pala Powwow
August 25-27, 2017
Pala Indian Reservation

Morongo Thunder & Lightening Powwow
September 22-24, 2017
INFORMATION

San Manuel Pow wow
October 13-15, 2017
INFORMATION

20th Annual Pasadena Pow Wow
March 4-5, 2017, 10:00 am
William Carey International University: 1539 E. Howard St., Pasadena, CA 91104

37th Annual Early Spring Celebration Powwow
March 10-12, 2017, 10:00 am7:00 pm
San Pasqual Valley High School: 676 Baseline Road, Winterhaven, CA 92283

47th Annual CSULB Puvungna Pow Wow & Outreach
March 11-12, 2017
California State University, Long Beach: 1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840

Pomona College 4th Annual Pow Wow
March 25, 2017, 10am-9pm Grand Entry Noon
Pomona College

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2016:

Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians 3rd Annual Chaw’se Day
Enjoy traditional Indian tacos, and Native dancing while shopping unique, custom crafts from local Native vendors
Presented by the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians
FREE — YOU ARE INVITED!!!
WHEN: May 28-29, 2016, 9:30am to 4:30pm
WHERE: Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Road, Pine Grove, CA 95665
DOWNLOAD POSTER PDF

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2015:

Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians 2nd Annual Chaw’se Day
Enjoy traditional Indian tacos, and Native dancing while shopping unique, custom crafts from local Native vendors
Presented by the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians
FREE — YOU ARE INVITED!!!
WHEN: May 23, 2015, 9:30am to 4:30pm
WHERE: Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park, 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Road, Pine Grove, CA 95665
DOWNLOAD POSTER JPG

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CLICK TO DOWNLOAD FLYER

Click to DOWNLOAD the official Indian Education brochure.

2014:

HALLOWEEN FACE PAINTING CARNIVAL GAMES
WHEN: Oct. 25, 2014, 2-6pm
WHERE: Santa Ysabel Fire Station
DOWNLOAD PDF

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2014 San Diego American Indian Film Festival — SUBMIT YOUR FILMS NOW!
November 20-22, 2014
San Marcos, CA
MORE INFO (website)

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Third Annual South Bayfront Powwow
August 2-3, 2014
Marina View park
West on J Street (Interstate 5)
DOWNLOAD Pow-wow Poster JPG

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Natives In Recovery 2014 Camp Out
July 25-27, 2014
On the land of the Belardes Family
16760 Paradise Mountain Road
Valley Center, CA 92082
DOWNLOAD Flyer/Registration PDF

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Santa Ysabel 16th Annual Traditional Gathering
Valley Center, CA
August 2, 2014
TIME: Noon
DOWNLOAD POSTER PDF

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2014 National Tribal TANF Institute
UC Davis Extension, Center for Human Services
July 21-24, 2014
Hilton Sacramento, CA
WEBSITE

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San Pasqual Peon & Bird Singers
Valley Center, CA
June 21, 2014
TIME: Games start at dusk
DOWNLOAD POSTER JPG

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Abe Pena Memorial Day Celebration
Santa Ysabel Cemetery
May 26, 2014
TIME: 11am
DOWNLOAD FREE POSTER PDF

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American Indian Heritage Pow Wow
Balboa Park, San Diego, CA
May 10-11, 2014
TIME: 10am-6pm
DOWNLOAD FREE POSTER PDF

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Dream The Impossible
Native Youth Conference
May 3, 2014
TIME: 9am-6pm
California State University San Marcos
333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096
DOWNLOAD PDF

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MVLV WETAM, 40th Annual Cupa Days
WHEN: May 3-4, 2014
TIME: 10am
WHERE: See poster
DOWNLOAD JPG

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Family Fun Color 5K FUN RUN
WHEN: April 5, 2014
TIME: 8am
WHERE: Warner Springs High School
DOWNLOAD PDF

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Santa Ysabel Fundraiser
WHEN: March 28, 2014
TIME: 6pm
WHERE: Santa Ysabel Head Start Building
DOWNLOAD FLYER PDF

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Bird Singing & Dancing Class
TEACHER: Paul Cuero Jr.
WHEN: March 8, 2014
TIME: 2pm
WHERE: Campo Education Program
Everyone welcome!

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37th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education
March 16-18, 2014
Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel & Spa
Santa Rosa, CA 5401
DOWNLOAD PDF (7MB)

The conference theme is “Education Now – Idle No More!” The conference will showcase 37 years of success and growth of American Indian education in California and the impact the American Indian Education Centers have had in American Indian communities.

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Su-Kutt Menyil Fiesta
WHEN: February 28 - March 2, 2014
WHERE: Fiesta Grounds, Torres Martinez Indian Reservation
DOWNLOAD POSTER PDF

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SOUTHERN INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL SIHC EVENTS & NOTICES: Posted by Brandie Taylor

Parenting Classes (10-week course) DOWNLOAD PDF +++++++ Educational Groups Alcohol & Drug Dependency, Suicide Prevention, Domestic Violence, Anger, HIV/AIDS/STDs, Loss & Grief, Historical Trauma, and more... Open to all ages 15 years and up. WHEN: Thursdays, 5:30-7pm WHERE: La Posta Substance Abuse Center DOWNLOAD PDF +++++++ FATHERS ARE WARRIORS Resopnsible Fatherhood is a Traditional Indian Value April 3, 2014 5-8pm Indian Health Council, Dreamweaver Room 50100 Golsh Road Valley Center, CA 92082 DOWNLOAD FLYER +++++++ American Indian Veterans Association (AIVA) Meeting March 7, 2014 10am-1pm DOWNLOAD PDF +++++++ Healthy Families Dinner & Crafts WHERE: Barona March 11, 2014 5:30-7pm DOWNLOAD PDF +++++++ Healthy Families Dinner & Crafts WHERE: Manzanita-La Posta March 13, 2014 5:30-7pm DOWNLOAD PDF +++++++ Healthy Families Dinner & Crafts WHERE: Viejas March 19, 2014 5:30-7pm DOWNLOAD PDF +++++++ Native American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day HONOR OUR PEOPLE WALK March 20, 2014 12-1:30pm Alpine and Campo Clinic DOWNLOAD PDF +++++++ Healthy Families Dinner & Crafts WHERE: Campo March 25, 2014 5:30-7pm DOWNLOAD PDF +++++++ 8th Annual Spring Gathering April 26, 2014 10am-2pm Sexual Assault prevention 1-mile walk begins at 9:30am DOWNLOAD PDF +++++++

2013:

SOUTHERN INDIAN HEALTH COUNCIL SIHC Kiyipna Newsletter PDF EVENTS & NOTICES: Posted by Brandie Taylor

Healthy Families Dinner & Crafts Southern Indian Health Council CAMPO: Oct. 22, 2013 MANZANITA: Oct. 17, 2013 JAMUL: Oct. 24, 2013 CAMPO: Oct. 22, 2013 VIEJAS: Oct. 16, 2013 BARONA: Oct. 8, 2013 DOWNLOAD FLYERS PDF +++++++ 8th Annual Out of the Darkness Community Walk, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention WHEN: October 19, 2013 TIME: 8:30am WHERE: Embarcadero, N. Seaport Village San Diego downtown DOWNLOAD PDF REGISTRATION/FLYER +++++++ Walk for Wellness in honor of Domestic Violence Prevention Awareness & Breast Cancer Awareness: Join us for a one-mile walk! WHERE (several locations): Alpine Clinic, Campo Clinic, Barona Golf Event Center DATE: Oct 3, 2013 SIHC.ORG website for more info DOWNLOAD PDF POSTER +++++++ Native American Men and Womens' Wellness Conference Southern Indian Health Council WHEN: October 3, 2013 WHERE: Barona Golf Event Center Barona Indian Reservation DOWNLOAD JPEG FLYER +++++++ Flu Clinic: Get Vaccinated Today! Southern Indian Health Council WHEN: October 1st TIME: 1-4pm WHERE: Alpiner DOWNLOAD FLYER PDF

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AH-HA-KWE-AH-MAC
MATAAYUUM Gathering Kumeyaay Acorns
WHEN: October 19-20, 2013
DOWNLOAD PDF FLYER FOR MORE INFO

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POW-WOW WEEKEND AT SOBOBA:

17TH ANNUAL PAYOMKAWICHUM SOBOBA INTER-TRIBAL POWWOW
WHERE: Soboba Event Center, Soboba Indian Reservation (next to the Soboba Casino)
DATE: Sept. 20-21, 2013
Registration Friday, 4pm
Drum Contest | Dance Contests | Bird Singing & Dancing | Peon Games
DOWNLOAD POWWOW POSTER JPG

N.I.A.A. National Indian Athletics Association Fastpitch Softball Tournament
WHERE: Soboba Sports Complex
Soboba Indian Reservation
DATE: Sept. 20-22, 2013
In conjunction with the Soboba Foundation
DOWNLOAD TOURNAMENT POSTER JPG

Follow Soboba tribe on FACEBOOK

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Native American Men and Womens' Wellness Conference
Southern Indian Health Council
WHEN: October 3, 2013
WHERE: Barona Golf Event Center
Barona Indian Reservation
DOWNLOAD JPEG FLYER

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California Natives Have Talent
Music | Art | Comedy | Dance | Traditional
WHEN: October 19, 2013
WHERE: Viejas Ipai Tipai Park, starts 4pm
calinativeshavetalent.com

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CAL STATE Native American Day
WHEN: September 27, 2013
WHERE: DOWNLOAD FLYER

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The Baby Veronica Case:
THE IMPACT ON TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY, FAMILY AND CULTURE
WHEN: September 24, 2013
TIME: 2:30-4pm
RSVP by September 20
WHERE: Cal State San Marcos
The McMahon House
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92096
POSTER PDF DOWNLOAD

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National Indian Health Board and American Indian and Alaska Native Veterans' Health — 2013 Annual Conference
WHEN: August 26-29, 2013
WHERE: Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
Traverse City, Michigan
DOWNLOAD PDF POSTER

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VA Health Care Benefits
Indian health Council, Inc.
WHEN: September 6, 2013
WHERE: See flyer
DOWNLOAD PDF FLYER

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Soaring Eagles Tribute to California Native American Day

Featuring Jane Dumas (Jamul Kumeyaay elder) & Ral Christman (Viejas).

WHEN: September 25, 2013
WHERE: Ballard Parent Center
Soaring Eagles WEBSITE
DOWNLOAD PDF POSTER
HIGH-RESOLUTION PHOTOS

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AMERICAN INDIAN FUNDRAISER
AIR Programs Fundraiser Banquet
WHEN: Oct. 10, 2013
TIME: 5:30-8pm
WHERE: San Diego State University
Posted by Brandie Taylor
WEBSITE

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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
WHEN: September 7, 2013
TIME: 9am-2pm
WHERE: Meridian Baptist Church
El Cajon, CA
DOWNLOAD PDF FLYER

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Vicki Gambala (Cherokee) and Richard Orvedal (Chippewa) — Soaring Eagles leaders — invite you to the:

South Bayfront Powwow
WHERE: Marina View Park, Chula Vista Bayfront
DATE: August 10-11, 2013
DOWNLOAD POWWOW POSTER PDF

MC: Randy Edmonds
COLORS: AIWA Color Guard
BIRD SINGERS: Ral Christman and the Viejas Asha Takuk

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Viejas Annual Traditional Gathering & Peon Tournament
Miss Kumeyaay Pagent at 4pm
Peon at 9pm
WHEN: August 24, 2013
WHERE: Viejas Indian reservation
DOWNLOAD JPG POSTER

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Rincon Annual Fiesta 2013
WHEN: August 23-25, 2013
WHERE: Rincon Indian Reservation, Fiesta Park
DOWNLOAD PDF POSTER

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2nd Annual Valley Center Food Truck Festival 2013
FEATURING SAN DIEGO’S TOP GOURMET FOOD TRUCKS
WHEN: August 24, 2013
TIME: 3-9pm
WHERE: Santa Ysabel Casino
DOWNLOAD PDF POSTER

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43rd Annual Barona Powwow
WHEN: August 30-September 1, 2013
WHERE: Barona Baseball Field
DOWNLOAD PDF POSTER

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CANCELLED: Youth Cultural Gathering
InterTribal Sports
WHEN: August 17, 2013
TIME: 10am-3pm
WHERE: Santa Ysabel Gathering Grounds
DOWNLOAD PDF POSTER

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Barona 7th Annual Traditional Gathering
WHEN: August 9-11, 2013
WHERE: Barona Gathering Grounds
DOWNLOAD PDF POSTER

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Sycuan Powwow
WHEN: September 13-15, 2013
WHERE: Sycuan Indian Reservation
DOWNLOAD PDF POSTER

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Santa Ysabel 15th Annual Traditional Gathering
WHEN: August 3, 2013
TIME: 9 am
WHERE: Santa Ysabel Ball Field
DOWNLOAD JPG POSTER

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Postdocs & Professionals
SACNAS 2013 Summer Leadership Institute
WHEN: July 22nd-26th, 2013
WHERE: Stanford University
DOWNLOAD PDF

The SACNAS Summer Leadership Institute provides premier training for motivated underrepresented minority (URM) scientists who wish to master the skills necessary to lead institutional transformation. Developed in collaboration with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the Summer Leadership Institute is an intensive five-day course featuring small group exercises, keynote speakers, leadership development planning, networking opportunities, and extensive community building among selected participants....

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SOARING EAGLES COMMUNITY NIGHTS
See flyers for more info
SOARING EAGLES WEBSITE
DOWNLOAD POSTER May 29th
DOWNLOAD POSTER June 26th

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6TH ANNUAL HONORING TRADITIONS POWWOW
WHEN: August 23-25, 2013
WHERE: Pala Res.
DOWNLOAD PDF POSTER

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SAN PASQUAL RESERVATION
Peon Games & Bird Singers
WHEN: June 15, 2013
TIME: Games start at dusk
WHERE: San Pasqual Reservation, Valley Center, CA
DOWNLOAD HIGH-RES FINE-ART POSTER

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JIM THORPE NATIVE AMERICAN GAMES

Join us for an exciting week of athletic competition in

Oklahoma City, June 9-15, 2013
ENTRY DEADLINE April 1st

Athletes representing Indian nations, bands and tribes from across the United States will gather to share their talents in the spirit of the "World's Greatest Athlete" and Native American Legend: Jim Thorpe!

Featuring 11 sports:
Tennis, Softball, Basketball, Golf, Track & Field, Cross Country, Wrestling, Stickball, Martial Arts, Beach Volleyball, 5K Run, plus an Oklahoma Native American High School All Star Football Game on Friday, June 14th!

More information: DOWNLOAD FLYER PDF | WEBSITE

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20th Annual California Statewide ICWA Conference
WHEN: June 25-27, 2013
WHERE: Pechanga Resort Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, California, 92592
SAVE THE DATE & FLYER PDF DOWNLOAD

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Inter Tribal Sports Annual Golf Tournament
WHEN: June 10, 2013
WHERE: Sycuan Resort Willow Glen Championship Course
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE REGISTRATION FORM
DOWNLOAD AUCTION/RAFFLE DONATION FORM
DOWNLOAD SPONSOR PDF

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"Shouting Secrets" a screening of the film
WHEN: April 22, 2013
TIME: 6:15-7:45 pm
WHERE: California State University San Marcos, Arts 240
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92096
DOWNLOAD POSTER

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SAIGE Youth Program at 10th Annual National Training Program "Guiding Our Destiny with Heritage and Traditions"
Society of American Indian Government Employees
WHEN: June 3-7, 2013
WHERE: Northern Quest Resort & Casino (Kalispel Tribe)
100 N. Hayford Road
Airway Heights, WA 99001
PHONE: 877.871.6772
YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
READ FULL PRESS RELEASE & APPLICATION (PDF)

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13th Annual For All My Relations: A Conference for Indian Families
WHEN: July 18-20, 2013
WHERE: Marriott Anaheim next to Disneyland Resort Anaheim, California
REGISTRATION WEBSITE
BROCHURE DOWNLOAD PDF

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4th Annual Native Youth Conference
Overnight College Experience
AGES: 13-18
WHEN: July 16-17, 2013
WHERE: Cal State San Marcos
POSTER JPG DOWNLOAD

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All Tribes In: RECOVERY
Southern Indian Health Council, Inc.
WHEN: July 13, 2013
WHERE: Sycuan Powwoe Grounds
DOWNLOAD PDF POSTER

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18th Annual Pechanga Powwow
WHEN: June 28-30, 2013
WHERE: Pechanga Casino, 45000 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula, California, 92592
Head Staff coordinator: Randy Pico
HOTLINE: 951.770.4769
POWWOW POSTER PDF DOWNLOAD

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Ipai-Tipai Mataayum
7th Annual Sycuan Traditional Gathering
WHEN: June 29, 2013
WHERE: Sycuan Indian Reservation
POWWOW POSTER JPG DOWNLOAD

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Dads & Grads Family Night
WHEN: June 19 & 20, 2013
TIME: 4-7pm
WHERE:
IHC Dreamweaver Room (20th)
WHERE: Santa Ysabel (20th)
DOWNLOAD JPG POSTER

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FAMILY SAFETY FAIR - Empowering Native Wellness
Indian Health Council, Inc.
HHSA Health and Human Services Agency
WHEN: June 3, 2013
WHERE: S110 1/2 School House Canyon Rd
Santa Ysabel
DOWNLOAD JPG FLYER

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Youth Cultural Gathering
WHEN: June 1, 2013
TIME: 10am-3pm
WHERE: Santa Ysabel Gathering Grounds
23013 Highway 79, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070
POSTER PDF DOWNLOAD

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Heritage Keepers Art Show
Art Show & Flute Music & Songs
Southern California's Native American Cultures
WHEN: June1, 10am-3pm
WHERE: San Manuel Gathering Hall at Dorothy Ramon Learning Center
127 N San Gorgonio, Ave, Banning, CA 92220
ARTISTS:
Robert Freeman (Luiseño)
Gerald Clarke, Jr. (Cahuilla)
Calm Waters (Luiseño)
Yazzie Flutes
David Farrington
Gloria Bell & more...
PDF DOWNLOAD

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POSITIVE INDIAN PARENTING: Parent Training for Home Visitors and Community
Indian Health Council, Inc.
WHEN: May 29-31, 2013
WHERE: IHC Dreamweaver Room
DOWNLOAD PDF POSTER

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Cyber Bullying Workshops
Indian Health Council, Inc.
WHEN: May 30, 2013
TIME: 5-7:30pm
WHERE: IHC Dreamweaver Room
DOWNLOAD PDF POSTER

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Memorial Day Ceremony
"Honoring our fallen Veterans"
This year all of the Guachino Family is being honored. Please email, fax or mail pictures and bio's to the Santa Ysabel Office as soon as possible.
WHEN: May 27, 2013
9am Honoring San Felipe Cemetery
11am Honoring Santa Ysabel Cemetery
Contact Brandie Taylor, Santa Ysabel, for more info

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Healthy Women: Healthy Native Nation
Wants You To Join Our Focus Groups!
WHO: Native American & Alaska Native Women age 18-45
WHEN: TBA
WHERE: Rincon IHC
Santa Ysabel IHC
San Diego American Indian
Health Center (SDAIHC)
PDF DOWNLOAD

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50 Cal Concert
WHEN: May 31, 2013
FACEBOOK
WHERE: Ramona Main Stage
50 CAL POSTER PDF DOWNLOAD

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Mental Health First Aid
3-year certification & manual
WHEN: May 21-22, 2012
TIME: 9am-4pm
WHERE: San Diego
Contact: Mental Health America
Chamese Dempsey
619.543.0412 ext 103
DOWNLOAD FLYER

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WOMEN'S WELLNES HEALTH WALK
Southern Indian Health Council, Inc.
WHEN: May 14, 2013
Must have breast exam prior to mammogram screening
WHERE: Alpine Clinc
4058 Willows Road, Alpine, CA 91901
619.445.1188
POSTER PDF DOWNLOAD

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Taco Sale
Benefit Paipa family medical expenses
WHEN: May 10, 2013
TIME: 12-3pm
WHERE: Santa Ysabel Clinic
A plate of 2 tacos, rice and beans for $5
Soda and water will be available for $1 each
For single taco $1.50
Please send donations to Juanita Veltrano, PO Box 682, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070

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Santa Ysabel Anniversary -- Vegas style!
WHEN: April 27, 2013
WHERE: Santa Ysabel Casino
DOWNLOAD POSTER

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OFFICE OF TRIBAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Eastern Region Training Summit & Veterans Powwow
WHEN: April 9-10, 2013
WHERE: Pala Casino Spa & Resort, Pala, California
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE PDF
Registration Required

SEE PHOTO BLOG OF EVENT

Specifically, OTGR’s goals are to:

1. Increase Veteran access to healthcare and benefits;
2. Economic Sustainability:
   a. Increase utilization of Native American Direct Home Loan Program
   b. Increase utilization of Post 9/11 GI Bill
   c. Increase utilization of Vocational Rehabilitation Program
   d. Increase access to Compensation and Pension
   e. Increase access to federal employment opportunities
   f. Facilitate greater involvement by tribes and Native American Veterans in small business development and federal contracting opportunities
3. Tribal Consultation

Target Audience: Tribal Veterans, Tribal Leaders, Tribal Health Directors and those who serve or care for Veterans in Indian Country.

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College Connections Conference
University of San Diego (USD) & All Nations Institute for Community Achievement (ANICA)
WHEN: April 6th, 2013
TIME: 8am to 2pm
WHERE: USD, Institute for Peace & Justice
•Hear keynote speakers
•Attend college application workshops
•Learn about financial aid
•Meet current students, alumni, professors and counselors
•Experience USD campus tour
ANICA on facebook.com
DOWNLOAD POSTER (PDF)
Intertribal Long Term Recovery Foundation itltrf.org

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BINGO! Fundraiser
WHEN: April 26, 2013
WHERE: Santa Ysabel Head Start Building
$10 adults, $5 kids games, tacos & drinks
Fundraise for Santa Ysabel Traditional Gathering
Linda Ruis: 760.765.1093, ext 204
FLYER DOWNLOAD

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Iipay Tipay Mateyum 42nd Annual Powwow
WHEN: April 6, 2013
WHERE: San Diego State University SDSU
POSTER DOWNLOAD

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1st Annual Bird Gathering
WHEN: April 7, 2013
WHERE: San Diego State University SDSU
POSTER DOWNLOAD

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12th Annual Native Women & Men's Wellness Conference
American Indian Institute, University of Oklahoma
WHEN: March 17-20, 2013
TIME: 8am-3pm
WHERE: Town & Country Resort Hotel, San Diego
Website: www.aii.ou.edu
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE (PDF)

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39TH ANNUAL CUPA DAYS
WHEN: May 4-5, 2013
WHERE: Pala Cupa Cultural Center
Pala Indian Reservation
POSTER PDF DOWNLOAD

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SIAPS 2nd Annual College Tour 2013
UCSD Student Promoted Access Center for Education & Services (SPACES)
WHEN: March 2-3, 2013
Are you a high school student living in the San Diego community? Has the thought of pursuing a higher education been on your mind? Are you interested in visiting college campuses? If so, we at UC San Diego’s Student Promoted Access Center for Education and Service (SPACES) would like to invite you to join our second annual Student-Initiated Access Programs and Services (SIAPS) College Tour!
Website: ucsd.edu

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UCSD Native American Student Alliance 2nd Annual Powwow
In association with Native American Council
Emcee: Randy Edmonds (Kiowa-Caddo)
WHEN: May 4-5, 2013
TIME: 8am-3pm
WHERE: UCSD Warren Field
Website: nativeamericanstudentalliance.ucsd.edu

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36th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education
WHEN: March 17-19, 2013
WHERE: Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort
Santa Barbara, CA
CCAIE WEBSITE
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE (PDF)
DOWNLOAD SPONSOR/DONATION LETTER (PDF)

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Fund Raiser for Santa Ysabel Traditional Gathering
WHEN: March 1, 2013
WHERE: Santa Ysabel Head Start Building
FLYER PDF DOWNLOAD

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Tribal Leaders Forum TLF
WHEN: February 20-21, 2013
TIME: 8:30am
WHERE: Sycuan Indian Reservation
CONSULT DOWNLOAD FOR GENERAL INFO, AGENDA, REGISTRATION (PDF)

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1st Annual Native American Youth Basketball Tournament
UCSD Native American Student Alliance presents
Grades: 9-12 (some exceptions)
WHEN: February 16, 2013
TIME: 8am-3pm
WHERE: UCSD RIMAC Arena
9450 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92092
DOWNLOAD POSTER FOR MORE INFO
Website: nativeamericanstudentalliance.ucsd.edu

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TRIBAL FOOD BANK & CLOTHES DRIVE
Tribes 4 Christ
WHEN: Fourth Monday of every month
TIME: 3-4:30pm
WHERE: La Jolla Tribal Hall Gym
22000 Highway 78, Pauma Valley, CA
PHONE: 760-742-1481
DOWNLOAD POSTER (PDF)
We operate on a first come, first serve basis and we are open to all people groups. Everyone is welcomed to browse but actual shopping doesn't start until 3:00pm every 4th Monday of each month. We partner with the North County Food Bank of San Marcos and they bring us fresh fruit and veggies and different kinds of breads, pastries and some times milk and eggs. Please help us get the word out.

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Tribal Personal Responsibility & Education Program (PREP)
SPONSOR: San Diego American Indian Health Center
WHEN: February 4th through May 6th
WHERE: Ballard Parent Center
TIME: Mondays 5-7pm (12 sessions)
Youth 12-18 years
DOWNLOAD FLYER

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Akway Ny'ewaa: Coming Back Home 90-Mile Spirit Run
This run is in honor of Alfonso Soto of Mesa Grande and all those Indian children who ran from federal Indian boarding schools to return home.
WHEN: January 25-27, 2013
WHERE: Sherman Indian School to Mesa Grande
DOWNLOAD ART POSTER

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Murder State: California’s Native American Genocide
by Author Brendan Lindsay, Ph.D.
With Steven Newcomb (Shawnee/Lenape)
And Michael Connolly Miskwish (Kumeyaay)
WHEN: January 10, 2013
TIME: 1-5- pm
Sycuan Theatre, Sycuan Casino, Sycuan Indian Reservation
DOWNLOAD BOOK REVIEW (PDF)
DOWNLOAD EVENT FLIER (PDF)

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Mental Health First Aid
3-year certification & manual
WHEN: January 22-23, 2012
TIME: 9am-4pm
WHERE: San Diego?
Contact: Mental Health America
Chamese Dempsey
619.543.0412 ext 103
DOWNLOAD FLYER

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ROUND DANCE - OUR TREATY RIGHTS
WHEN: January 11, 2013
TIME: 12pm
WHERE: San Diego
Ocean Beach (Abbott St & Newport Ave)
DOWNLOAD ART POSTER

2012:

AMERICAN INDIAN BOOK LAUNCH - Meet the Author
"This War Is For A Whole Life"
Richard A. Hanks, PhD (author)
Free Reception
WHEN: December 15, 2012
TIME: 3-6 pm
WHERE:
San Manuel Gathering Hall, Dorothy Ramon Learning Center
127 N San Gorgonio Ave.
Banning, CA 92220
DOWNLOAD PDF

Taste of Native America
Native American Heritage month
WHEN: November 28, 2012
TIME: 5-6:30 pm
WHERE: California State University San Marcos
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos
Hosted by the California Indian Culture & Sovereignty Center & American Indian Student Alliance - CSUSM. Please RSVP by November 27, 2012 at the CICSC Eventbrite Website.

1st Annual Native American Youth Basketball Tournament
UCSD Native American Student Alliance presents
Grades: 9-12 (some exceptions)
WHEN: December 2, 2012
TIME: 9am-3:30pm
WHERE: UCSD RIMAC Arena
9450 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92092
DOWNLOAD POSTER FOR MORE INFO
Website: nativeamericanstudentalliance.ucsd.edu

Film screening of "Songs of the Colorado"
Free event open to the public, please join us!
WHEN: November 9, 2012
TIME: 6-9pm
WHERE: San Pasqual Tribal Hall
27458 N. Lake Wahlford RD (off Kumeyaay Way)
Valley Center, CA 92082
DOWNLOAD FREE ART POSTER

Power of Positive Thinking Seminar
NATIVE WELLNESS INSTITUTE
WHEN: November 7-9, 2012
WHERE: New York New York Hotel & Casino
3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
POSTER-REGISTRATION DOWNLOAD

Wellness in the Workplace
NATIVE WELLNESS INSTITUTE
WHEN: November 7-9, 2012
WHERE: New York New York Hotel & Casino
3790 Las Vegas Blvd. S.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
POSTER-REGISTRATION DOWNLOAD

15th Annual Behavioral Health Conference & Resource Fair — MEETING OF THE MINDS
WHEN: November 7, 2012
WHERE: Sheraton Hotel & Marina at Harbor Island
POSTER-REGISTRATION DOWNLOAD

Cecelia Firethunder Keynote
Calif. Native American Day Committee UCSD
WHEN: November 1, 2012
TIME: Noon-4pm
WHERE: Price Center East, FORUM, 4th Floor
Lunch will be provided
POSTER PDF DOWNLOAD

MARIMBA! 4th SUNDAY CONCERTS
Dr. Todd Johnson (Chairman of the Music Department at California State University, San Bernardino)
WHEN: October 28, 2012
WHERE: San Manuel Gathering Hall at Dorothy Ramon Learning Center
127 N. San Gorgonio Ave.
Banning, CA 92220
POSTER PDF DOWNLOAD

Ultimate Tailgate Party
SDSU Homecoming at Qualcomm Stadium
October 13, 2012
Time: 11:30am-3:15pm
DOWNLOAD PARTY POSTER PDF

San Manuel Powwow
October 12-14, 2012
California State University
San Bernardino, CA

Healthy Minds Luncheon (STORY-PHOTOS)
Mental Health America of San Diego County
October 4, 2012
Honoring Dave Bialis, Sr. VP & GM Cox Communications
US Grant Hotel, presidential Ballroom
Noon-1pm (program & lunch)
INVITATION-FORMS DOWNLOAD PDF

17th Annual Santa Ynez Chumash Intertribal Powwow
October 6 & 7, 2012
Live Oak Campground
Santa Ynez, CA

Lucerne Valley 4th Annual Big Time Gathering and Intertribal Powwow
October 6 & 7, 2012
Pioneer Park
33187 Old Woman Springs Rd
Lucerne Valley, CA
Info: Ophelia or Carl Porter (760) 885-5924

27th Annual California Indian Conference
"California Indians Leading the Way"
WHEN: October 5-6, 2012
WHERE: California State University San Marcos
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos

New Journeys in Collaboration
A Summit for California Tribal Museum, Archive and Library Professionals
WHEN: Thursday October 4, 2012
TIME: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: California State University San Marcos
The McMahan House
WEBSITE

Bishop Hand Games Tournaments
WHEN: September 28-30, 2012
WHERE: Paiute Palace Casino, Bishop, CA
POSTER DOWNLOAD

Communities Empowering Native Youth Project Networking Lunch
Ukiah Unified School District
WHEN: September 28, 2012
WHERE:
Mendocino County Office of Education
East Room
2240 Old River Road
Ukiah, CA 95482
FLYER PDF | LIVE WEBCAST

22nd Annual Morongo Thunder & Lightning Powwow
September 28 - 30, 2012
Morongo Resort and Casino

More Than Casinos: California Indian Culture, Contributions and Communities
WHEN: Sept. 25, 2012
TIME: 5:30-7pm
WHERE: California State University San Marcos
Kellogg Library Reading Room
333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos
WEBSITE RSVP

4th Sunday Concerts at Dorothy Ramon Learning Center
WHEN: Sunday, September 23, 2012
WHERE: San Manuel Gathering Hall
127 N San Gorgonio AVE, Banning, CA 92220
FLYER DOWNLOAD PDF

5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
WHEN: September 21, 2012
WHERE: Castle Creek Country Club of Escondido
FLYER DOWNLOAD

16th Annual Payomkawichum Soboba Inter-tribal Powwow
Drum Contest | Dance Contest | Bird Singing & Dancing | Peon Tournament
September 21-23, 2012
Soboba Sports Complex (Adjacent to Soboba Casino)
23906 Soboba Rd., San Jacinto CA 92583
OPEN TO PUBLIC, FREE ADMISSION
DOWNLOAD POSTER FOR MORE INFO

Natives in Recovery Campout 2012
WHEN: September 14-16, 2012
WHERE: La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians Reservation Campground
POSTER DOWNLOAD

Tule River Powwow
September 14 - 16, 2012McCarthy Ranch
Porterville, CA
Info: Harold Santos (559) 782-1619

Acorn Festival — Hand Games Tournament
WHEN: Sept. 8-9, 2012
WHERE: Tuolumne Rancheria
Tuolumne, CA 95379
POSTER ART DOWNLOAD

California Native CDFI Convening
WHEN: September 7, 2012
WHERE: Double Tree Hotel
2001 Point west Way
Sacramento, CA 95815
REGISTRATION - INFO

Numaga Powwow a New Generation
WHEN: Aug. 31 thru Sept. 2, 2012
WHERE: Hungry Valley, Nevada
POSTER ART DOWNLOAD

Sycuan Pow-wow
WHEN: September 7-9, 2012
WHERE: Sycuan Indian Reservation
POSTER ART DOWNLOAD PDF

Tribal Consultations & Listening Sessions
US Dept. of Education
WHEN: August 25, 2012
WHERE: Pala Indian Reservation
Pala Tribal Government Center
12196 Pala Mission Road
Pala, California 92059
TIME: 8:30am - 3:30pm
More Information: Website

Pala's "Honoring Traditions" Powwow
WHEN: August 24-26, 2012
WHERE: Pala, CA
POSTER ART DOWNLOAD PDF

VIEJAS ANNUAL TRADITIONAL GATHERING
WHEN: August 25, 2012
WHERE: Viejas Indian Reservation
TIME: Singing starts at 3 pm
POSTER DOWNLOAD

1st Annual South Bayfront Pow wow
WHEN: August 11-12, 2012
WHERE: Chula Vista Bayside Park, Chula Vista, CA
southbayfrontpowwow.com
POSTER ART DOWNLOAD PDF

FUNDRAISER EVENT, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund "Call for Photos"
WHERE: The Anchor Restaurant
2524 E Florida Ave.
Hemet, California 92544
WHEN: August 10th Friday night 5-9PM
Dinner, Music, Silent Auction & Raffle
Tickets $25 per person (cutoff date to buy tickets is August 7, 2012) DOWNLOAD FLYER

Creating Stronger Organizations
Office of Controller John Chiang
WHEN: August 10, 2012
WHERE: Barrio Station Youth Theater
2175 Newton Avenue
San Diego, CA 92113
TIME: 8:30am-12pm
POSTER DOWNLOAD

Benefit Conference on Health and Healing from a Cultural Perspective
TASUNKE WAKAN OKOLAKICIYE (Medicine Horse Society)
WHEN: July 31-August 2, 2012
WHERE: See Flyer
FLYER DOWNLOAD

FOR ALL MY RELATIONS 12th Annual Conference for Indian Families
WHEN: August 2-4, 2012
WHERE: Hilton Los Angeles, Universal City Hotel

YUMAN LANGUAGE FAMILY SUMMIT
WHEN: July 30 - August 01, 2012
WHERE: Avi Resort & Casino
1000 Aha Macav PKWY, Laughlin, NV 89029
POSTER/REGISTRATION DOWNLOAD

Council of American Indian Organizations
WHEN: July 27, 2012
WHERE: San Diego
TIME: 11:30am - 1pm
POSTER DOWNLOAD

YOUTH CULTURAL GATHERING
WHEN: July 2, 2012
WHERE: Sycuan Powwow Grounds
TIME: 10 am
POSTER DOWNLOAD

SYCUAN EDUCATION CENTER (Fall Schedule)

KUMEYAAY LANGUAGE II WHEN: August 20, Mondays & Wednesdays 5-7:45pm WHERE: Sycuan Indian Reservation, KCC-Multi Purpose Room (MPR) Instructor: Stan Rodriguez (Iipay) DOWNLOAD FLYER PDF (contains all four flyers) KUMEYAAY HISTORY I (Pre-contact - 1900) WHEN: August 21, Tuesdays 5-8pm WHERE: Sycuan Indian Reservation, KCC-MPR Instructor: Ral Christman (Kumeyaay) DOWNLOAD FLYER PDF (contains all four flyers) KUMEYAAY BASKETRY WHEN: August 23, Thursdays 5-8pm WHERE: Sycuan Indian Reservation, KCC-MPR Instructor: Martha Rodriguez (Kumiai) DOWNLOAD FLYER PDF (contains all four flyers) COMPUTERS: Understanding the Operating System WHEN: August 21, Tuesdays 5-7pm WHERE: Sycuan Indian Reservation, KCC-MPR Instructor: Vince Ciccero DOWNLOAD FLYER PDF (contains all four flyers)

NEXT GENERATIONS — Golf, Gala
WHEN: June 29, 2012
WHERE: Barona Casino & Resort
TIME: 8 am – 7 pm
BROCHURE DOWNLOAD

HONORING OUR YOUTH & EDUCATION
Youth Pow wow
WHEN: June 23, 2012
WHERE: Balboa Park (Park Blvd. & Presidents Way)
TIME: 11 am – 6 pm
POSTER DOWNLOAD

SAN LUIS REY 16th Annual Powwow
WHEN: June 9-10, 2012
WHERE: San Luis Rey Mission Grounds
Oceanside
TIME: 10 am – 6 pm
POSTER DOWNLOAD

INTERNSHIP & CAREER READINESS PROGRAM
Qualcomm
WHEN: June-August, 2012
POSTER DOWNLOAD

24th Annual Indian Culture Days Powwow
WHEN: May 12-13, 2012
WHERE: Balboa Park
TIME: 10 am – 6 pm
POSTER DOWNLOAD

The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel would like to Honor all Grave Diggers and their families with a Luncheon.
WHEN: April 29, 2012
WHERE: Santa Ysabel Gathering Grounds
TIME: 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Hosted by the Santa Ysabel Tribal Community
CONTACT:
GiGi Denmark 760-765-2780
Nancy Nagle 760-765-1358
Tribal Office 760-765-0845

Soaring Eagles Appreciation Night (PDF)
March 14, 2012
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Ballard Parent Center
2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92110

35th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education
March 15-17, 2012
Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA.
Conference theme is “Turning Vision into Action" and showcase 35 years of success and growth of American Indian education in California and the impact the American Indian Education Centers have had in American Indian communities. See official NCIDC WEBSITE for more information.
DOWNLOAD official brochure (6MB PDF).

IIPAY MATEYUM
41ST ANNUAL POW WOW
March 17, 2012
SDSU Parma Payne Goodall Alumni Center
DOWNLOAD POWWOW POSTER PDF

2011 EVENTS

INTERTRIBAL FRIENDSHIP HOUSE
“OUR URBAN REZ, SINCE 1955”
Presents “Leonard Peltier Walk for Human Rights” Reception
Saturday, December 17, 2011
5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Place: Intertribal Friendship House
523 International Blvd., Oakland, CA
For Info call 510-836-1955

Meet Karen Vigenault: Ipai from Santa Ysabel
Native American Open House — Awa
WHEN: November 18, 2011, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Kaplan College, 9065 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
Info: 858-279-4500
Karen Vigenault biography/photos/blogs

Honored to present: Dr. Jeffrey Henderson, Lakota, MD, MPH
WHEN: November 17-18, 2011, 4:30-7pm and 9am-1pm
WHERE:
Info: Dina Apple 619-249-4432

Improving Consultation and Coordination for Tribal Museum and
Cultural Programs
CAL State University San Marcos
See link for more information

California Indian Culture & Sovereignty Center – Grand Opening and Reception
WHEN: November 17-18, 2011, 4:00–6:00pm
WHERE: CICSC Courtyard
See link for more info, RSVP

New Journeys in Collaboration
CAL State University San Marcos
Clarke Field House, University Student Union
WHEN: November 17, 2011
WHERE: 9am-4pm
See link for more info

10th Annual Great Basin Language Conference (Info DOC)
Empowering Our Native Language Warriors
WHEN: October 7-9, 2011
TIME: 5-7pm
See Info Info DOC or WEBSITE for more info

New Journeys in Collaboration
CAL State University San Marcos
Clarke Field House, University Student Union
WHEN: November 17, 2011
WHERE: 9am-4pm
See link for more info

SOBOBA LOW RIDER CAR & BIKE SHOW (2010 picture blog)
$10,000 Cash and Trophies
SOBOBA CASINO
September 10-11, 2011
DOWNLOAD poster/registration form JPG for more information

HONORING PATRICIA DIXON (Flyer PDF)
Luiseño Educator, Activist, and USD Alumna
All Nations Institute for Community Achievement (ANICA)
invites you in honoring
WHEN: Thursday, September 22
TIME: 5-7pm
See flyer for more info

SOBOBA INTER-TRIBAL POWWWOW POSTER JPEG
Drum, Dancing, Bird Singing, Peon Tournaments
WHEN: Saturday, September 16, 17, 18, 2011
Soboba Indian Reservation
San Jacinto, CA
See poster for more info

CALIFORNIA INDIAN DAY WEEKEND EVENTS
Bishop Paiute Reservation:

BISHOP POWWOW & INDIAN DAYS POSTER JPEG
WHERE: Paiute Palace Casino Grounds, Bishop California
WHEN: September 23, 24, 25, 2011
$1,500 "Winner Take All"
Head man: Paris Leighton Green (Nez Perce)
WWW.PAIUTEPALACE.COM/pow-wow.html
See poster & websites for more info

BISHOP HAND GAME TOURNAMENT POSTER JPEG
WHERE: Paiute Palace Casino, Bishop California
WHEN: September 23, 24, 25, 2011
MAIN TOURNAMENT: Saturday, 1st: $6,000; 2nd: $3,000; 3rd: $1,500; 4th: $1,000; 5th: $500
WWW.PAIUTEPALACE.COM
See poster & websites for more info

BACK TO SCHOOL BEACH PARTY Soaring Eagles FLYER JPEG
WHEN: Saturday, August 20, 2011
TIME: 11am-6pm
WHERE: Imperial Beach Pier Plaza

VIEJAS ANNUAL TRADITIONAL GATHERING POSTER JPEG
WHEN: Saturday, August 24, 2011
Viejas Indian Reservation

SOCCER Inter Tribal Sports FLYER JPEG
Season Starts: September 24, 2011
C Division: 8-10 years old
D Division: 5-7 years old
See flyer for more info

FLAG FOOTBALL Inter Tribal Sports FLYER JPEG
Season Starts: September 10, 2011
See flyer for more info

TRAIN WITH LORENZO NEAL Former Chargers FLYER JPEG
FOOTBALL CAMP for Native youth and coaches
WHEN: August 27, 2011
TIME: 10am-2pm
PLACE: Pechanga Pow Wow Grounds
See flyer for more info

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP FLYER JPEG
WHEN: Saturday, August 11-12, 2011
WHERE: Rincon Reservation, Valley Center, CA

Looking Backward, Looking Forward: 35 Years of Making a Difference FLYER JPEG
SDSU Department of American Indian Studies' 35th Anniversary.
WHEN: November 3-4, 2011
WHERE: SDSU (see flyer)

COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBE POWWOW FLYER JPEG
WHEN: Saturday, September 30th thru October 2nd, 2011
WHERE: Parker, AZ
See flyer for more info

15th ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE POSTER JPEG
Gabrielino-Tongva-Juaneño- Acjachemen
WHEN: Saturday, October 21, 2011
See poster for more info

Esther Abrahano (Chocktaw) Tribute FLYER JPEG
WHEN: July 28, 2011
WHERE: Parents Ballard Center (Old Town)

EXPO 11, American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California PDF Registration & Golf | WEBSITE
You are invited to the region’s foremost American Indian business development event.
WHEN: July 24, 25, 26, 2011
WHERE: Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa 800-854-1279
Phone: 213-440-3232

Community Night FLYER JPEG
Creating Successful Families, presented by Perse Hooper.
WHEN: August 25, 2011
WHERE: Normal Heights Community Center

Walk to Stop Diabetis FLYER JPEG
We are Stronger Than Diabetis.
WHEN: July 22, 2011, start time 10am
WHERE: Indian health Council parking lot

Country: Taking Stock of Progress and Partnerships PDF | WEBSITE
Sponsored by the CDFI Fund, Indian Energy and Economic Development, USDA Rural Development, US Small Business Administration, Administration for Native Americans, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, US Department of Commerce, and the Federal Reserve System.
WHEN: July 19, 2011
WHERE: San Diego, CA
Courtyard San Diego Mission Valley

All Native Travel AAU Basketball Team Tryouts (Poster .jpg)
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Time: 2pm
Soboba Sports Complex
24340 Soboba Rd, San Jacinto, CA 92583
Kendal Nichols at 619-947-9869
Andy Silvas at 951-529-1049

2nd Annual Inter-Tribal Sports Charity Golf Tournament (PDF)
Monday, June 13
Place: Journey at Pechanga
Download flyer for more info

Inter Tribal Sports Youth Cultural Gathering Gathering (PDF)
Friday, June 24
Pala Reservation
Download flyer for more info

Know Your Rights, Benefits & Laws (poster jpg)
Free event for tribal elders seniors
Friday, June 10th, 2011
LOCATION: San Pasqual Tribal Hall
RSVP: 760-751-4142 ext 105, Brooke Leon, not later than June 10th

San Pasqual Peon & Bird Singers (Poster .jpg)
June 18, 2011
Games start at dusk, Ramadas, Food & Drinks
Kumeyaay Way to Kunyaaw Path, Valley Center
More info: 760.749.3200 ext. 144

Santa Ysabel 13th Annual Traditional Gathering (PDF)
Saturday, August 6th, 2011
LOCATION: Santa Ysabel Ball field
Peon Games - Adults and Kids - Dusk
Birdsinging
Softball Red Robin - 9 am
Pie/Watermelon Eating Contests - 1 PM
Childrens Games - 2 PM
Horseshoe Tournament - 3 PM

California State University San Marcos American Indian Graduates Honoring Ceremony (PDF)
Thursday, May 12
Download flyer PDF for more info

2nd Annual Old Town Soaring Eagles Powwow (PDF)
Saturday, June 4, 2011
12 noon til 10 pm
H. J. Ballard Parent Center
2375 Congress St., San Diego CA 92110
Vickie Gambala (619) 306 - 7318

Public Safety & Native Wellness Conference Poster (PDF)
Viejas Indian Reservation
April 18, 2011
8:30am-7:00pm
BROCHURE (PDF).
The Viejas Standing Together As Resilient Sisters (V*STARS) youth group would like to invite Native American youth (ages 12-18), parents, community members and educators to a day of empowerment, knowledge and culture...this is a FREE event and breakfast, lunch and dinner (deep pit bbq) will be provided. CHAPERONE REGISTRATION FORM: (PDF). All chaperones must pre-register by 3/28/11 to be entered in the raffle.

Annual 2011 Intergenerational Springtime Gathering of the Native Americans (poster PDF)
Saturday, April 16th, 2011
10AM to 3PM
Alpine Community Center
1830 Alpine Blvd. Alpine, CA 91901
RSVP to 619-445-9236 x 201 by Friday, April 8th

34th Annual California Conference on American Indian Education (PDF)
Indian Education: Strengthening Our Future by Coming Together
March 24-26, 2011
Westin LAX Airport
Students: Please submit your Writing and Photography by Jan. 21st

American Indian Civil Rights in Education Conference
The CCAIE is a collaboration of the 27 American Indian Education Centers located statewide and endorsed by the California Department of Education (CDE).
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Westin Los Angeles Airport
POSTER (PDF)
REGISTRATION FORM (PDF)

Gender Justice and Indian Sovereignty: Native American Women and the Law (PDF)
10th Anniversary Women and the Law Conference
Friday, February 18, 2011
1155 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Attention American Indian Homeowners & Renters (PDF)
Know your rights, save your home.
Sherman Indian High School Bennett Hall
February 12, 2011

2010 EVENTS

"Older Than America" Movie Screening (Poster)
California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center CICSC
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Time: 6 p.m.
California State University San Marcos CSUSM
Arts 240
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096
SPONSOR: Southern California Tribal Chairmen's Association

Yvonne LaChusa-Trottier (Ipai)
Yvonne returns to the Barona Cultural Center & Museum to teach a traditional basket-weaving class.
LEECHING BASKET CLASS
Saturday, October 23, 2010
10am-2pm
Barona Indian Reservation
RSVP by October 9th
More information...

SOBOBA GOLF CLASSIC (poster & registration form PDF)
September 27 - October 3, 2010
Soboba Indian Reservation
The Country Club at Soboba Springs
San Jacinto, CA 92583
BENEFITING CHARITY: Education Foundation of San Jacinto
Website: WWW.SOBOBACLASSIC.NET

NIEA 41st Annual Convention & Trade Show
OCTOBER 7-10, 2010
National Indian Education Association
San Diego Town and Country Resort & Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, California 92108

FIRST ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC (poster PDF)
October 18, 2010
Wounded Warrior Homes
El Camino Real Country Club
3202 Vista Way
Oceanside, CA 92056

ROUND DANCE & BIRDSINGING (poster PDF)
September 16, 2010, 7pm-12am
Soboba Indian Reservation
Soboba Sports Complex
24340 Soboba Rd
San Jacinto, CA 92583
Contact: Glen Begay, 951.265.6225

SOBOBA LOW RIDER CAR & BIKE SHOW (picture blog)
$10,000 Cash and Trophies
SOBOBA CASINO
September 11-12, 2010
DOWNLOAD poster/registration form PDF for more information

15th International Conference Violence, Abuse & Trauma
September 12-15, 2010
San Diego, CA
Phone: (858) 527-1860 ext. 4030

CHILI COOK-OFF Home Run Tournament (poster PDF)
September 11, 2010
10am-4pm
Free Admission
Wounded Warrior Homes
Bonsall West Elementary School
5050 El Mirlo Drive
Oceanside, CA

TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION - Parent Nights
August 31, 5:15 pm - Pauma Reservation
September 2, 6 pm - Santa Ysabel
CLASSES START:
Santa Ysabel: September 9
Pauma: (pending)

Veterans All-Hands Events (flyer JPG)
Organized by Dream Weaver Consortium
OPEN TO ALL VETERANS FOR BENEFITS AND ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
July 30th, Indian Health Council, Valley Center, Calif.
August 20th, Southern Indian Health Council, Alpine, CA
DOWNLOAD flyer for more info

Rincon Annual Fiesta 2010 (poster JPG)
Rincon Indian Reservation, Valley Center, CA
August 20-22, 2010
Call: 760.749.1092

3rd Annual Honoring Traditions Powwow (poster JPG)
Pala Band of Mission Indians
August 27-29, 2010
Public Welcome
No drugs, alcohol or weapons
Contact Cupa Cultural Center for more info: 760.891.3590

Pala Powwow Events (flyer JPG)
Pala Band of Mission Indians
August 28, 2010
At the Powwow Grounds, Shinny, Bird Singing, Peon
Pala Rey Youth Camp
Contact Cupa Cultural Center for more info: 760.891.3590

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE NIGHT (poster JPG)
Hosted by The Los Angeles Galaxy in celebration of California Indian Day
September 18th, 7:30 pm
Where: Home Depot Center, Carson, CA
Featuring pre-game cultural performances, arts & crafts
DOWNLOAD poster for special VIP packages, discount code and ticket info
Limited availability

BARONA 40th Annual Powwow (poster PDF)
September 3-5, 2010
Barona Indian Reservation (Barona Baseball Field)
Over $60,000 in Prize Money
Tribal Office: 619.443.6612 ext 120

BARONA 4th ANNUAL TRADITIONAL GATHERING (poster JPG)
August 13-14, 2010
Barona Indian Reservation
Peon, Softball, Horse Shoes, Bird Singing, Live Music, Family Games, Food

General Peace & Dignity Meeting (info JPG)
August 12, 2010
American Indian Human Resource Center
6:30 pm
POC: Gaby Reza

CALIF INDIAN HANDGAME TOURNAMENTS 2010 (poster JPEG)
Sponsored by Bishop Paiute-ShoshoneTribe & Paiute Palace Casino
Bonehog Tournament, SEPT 24th
Main Tournament, SEPT 25th
CASH PRIZES: 1st Place: $5,000, 2nd: $2,500, 3rd: $1,000, 4th: $1,000, 5th: $500
Bishop, California
See poster for detailed information and contact

PAUMA TRIBE HOSTS WEEKLY AA MEETINGS
As of 2005, substance abuse among American Indians remained the highest among all racial groups in the U.S., according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration...

NATIONAL INDIAN JUSTICE CENTER 2010 Training Schedule (poster PDF)
Las Vegas, Anaheim, Orlando, Reno, Seattle, Chandler
Please see poster for more information

Annual Sycuan Ipai-Tipai Mataayum (poster JPEG)
Sycuan Indian Reservation
$25,000 in Cash Prizes
June 26th

2010 Barona Traditional Gathering (poster JPEG)
August 13-14, 2010
Peon, Traditional Singing Dancing, Family Games, Live Music, Horse Shoes, Invitational Softball Tournament, Food

Peon Games & Bird Singers 1910-2010 (poster JPEG)
San Pasqual Reservation
June 19, 2010
Kumeyaay Way to Kunyaaw Path, Valley Center, CA
Contact Johnny B. Contreras, Dave Toler, Kristie Orosco
760.749.3200 #144

TATSWANO Traditional Spring Gathering (poster PDF)
Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Indian Cultural Center Museum
$2,500 First, $1,500 Second
May 29-30, 2010
Bishop, CA
760.937.5120

2010 NATIONAL UNITY CONFERENCE (PDF)
United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc.
July 16-20
San Diego Sheraton Hotel and Marina
www.unityinc.org

Max C. Mazzetti Funeral Services (tribal obituary)
Viewing: Friday, April 2, 6-8 p.m., at Alhiser-Comer Mortuary, 225 S. Broadway, Escondido, CA. 92025
Memorial Services, Saturday, April 3, 10 a.m., at the First Methodist Church, 341 S. Kalmia St., Escondido, CA. 
Burial: Rincon Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the Rincon Tribal Hall.

CHICKEN DANCE SPECIAL-Elimination (poster PDF)
Klamath Tribes 23rd Annual Restoration Celebration
Chiloquin, Oregon
August 27-29, 2010
In Honor of Jackson "Action" Bussell (1978-2007)
First place: $1,500 cash paid, plus handmade Chicken-style Bustle
Two, $250 consolation prizes paid
Sponsored by Felicia and Marc McNair
See poster for more info

Safety For Native Women (flyer PDF)
In The Footsteps of Our Mothers
La Jolla Avellaka Program, Strong Hearted Native Women's Coalition
March 12-13
8:30am-5pm
Pauma Tribal Hall
DOWNLOAD flyer for more info

Lasting Recovery Breakfast (poster jpg)
Outpatient Treatment Center Event for CEUs
"Mindfulness, Addiction, and Family Recovery"
WHEN: Wednesday, March 10, 2010
TIME: 7:30am (breakfast opens), 8-9:30am (event)
LOCATION: Holiday Inn Express Sorrento Valley
5925 Lusk BLVD
San Diego, CA 92121

POWWOW (poster PDF)
US Census-sponsored powwow
March 20, 2010, Saturday 11am-10pm
MAP
Barrio Station
2175 Newton Ave
San Diego CA 92113

Robert P. Lofton, SR (flyer)
Rosary, Mass, Burial
Date: January 1-2, 2010
Pauma Tribal Hall
Potrero Cemetery, La Jolla Indian Reservation
See flyer for more info

SCAIR SOARING EAGLES FIESTA Fundraiser (PDF coupon)
Coupons for 20% to benefit SCAIR Soaring Eagles program
Rubio's Fresh Mexican Grill restaurant, Mission Gorge
10460 Friars RD, San Diego, CA 92120
Friday, January 15, 2010
2-9pm only

2009 EVENTS

X-mas Youth Poma Dance (PDF)
When: December 23, 2009
Dancing starts at 6pm
Sonoma County Indian Health Project Community
See flyer PDF for more info.

Jose Robles Wake (PDF)
Cocopah Tribal Elder
Traditional Cocopah Wake
December 18-20
See PDF for more information.

33rd Annual California Conference on American Indian Education (Poster/Info/Map/Hotels PDF)
March 25-27, 2010
Santa Clara, CA.
This conference is made possible by the collaborative efforts of the 27 American Indian Education Centers located statewide, endorsed by the California Department of Education, and many other supporters of American Indian education throughout California.
Download flyer PDF more information.

WINONA LADUKE Luncheon, "you are cordially invited to attend" (Download Flyer/Info PDF)
Winona LaDuke (Anishinaabe) is an internationally renowned activist working on issues of sustainable development, renewable energy and food systems. Winona LaDuke will be speaking Wednesday evening at CSU San Marcos and would like to meet with the local tribal community here. The Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians generously agreed to host this lunch along with the Tierra Miguel Foundation.
November 18, 2009
Pauma Tribal Hall
1010 Reservation Rd
Pauma Valley, CA 92061
Please RSVP by Nov 16th to Joely Proudfit by phone at 951.816.3301 (or by e-mail posted on flyer)

SAN DIEGO CHEROKEE Community Cultural Pot Luck (Download Poster/Info Newsletter PDF)
October 11, 10am
DeAnza Cove on Mission Bay

Soboba Inter-Tribal Powwow (Poster/Info/Map/Hotels PDF)
September 18-19-20
Soboba Casino
23333 Soboba Rd.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
Info: 951.654.2765
Golden Age, Jr. Golden Age Men/Women, Adults Men/Women, Teen Boys/Girls, Jr. Boys/Girls, Tiny Tots, Peon Games, Drums, Dances, BirdSinging, Mens Northern Traditional, Southern & Northern Mother-Daughter teams Dance, Southern Straight, Jingle, Clown, Hoop Dances, CASH PRIZES!

MANZANITA CULTURE DAY & Peon Tournament (Download Poster/Info PDF)
Saturday September 19, 2009
Download flyer PDF for more info

CALIF INDIAN DAY WEEKEND (Download Poster/Info PDF)
September 25-27, 2009
Bishop Paiute Tribe, Bishop, CA
Tel: 760.873.6435

PABANAMANINA GATHERING & POWWOW (Download Poster PDF)
September 25-27, 2009
Paiute Palace Casino, Bishop, California
Tel: 760.873.4150

RINCON FIESTA (Poster/Info PDF)
August 21-23
Rincon Sports Park
1 West Tribal Road
Valley Center, CA 92082

Can I Eat That? Julian Library Hosts Richard Bugbee, Ethnobotanist
August 8, 1pm
Julian, CA
www.kumeyaay.com story by Peter Savage
For more information call 760 765-0370

11th ANNUAL STAR GATHERING (Poster/Info JPEG)
Nyipily Kwill'ap Shahuk Maishin Mataayum
Campo Indian Reservation
August 8, 2009
Noon-?
Campo Ball Field, Church Rd & Highway 94
Info: 619.478.9093

SANTA YSABEL 11th Annual Traditional Gathering (Poster/Info PDF)
August 1, 2009
Santa Ysabel Ball Field
Softball Games - Round Robin starts at 9am
See PDF for more info.

Soboba Fiesta (DOWNLOAD PDF)
Soboba Reservation Sports Complex
July 25, 2009
San Jacinto, CA
Open Bird Singing begins at noon (all singers welcome)
Horse Shoe Tournament, Foot Races, Indian Games, Peon, Tug-O-War, Live Band, Dancing, Prizes for Chili Cookoff, Watermelon Eating Contest — Family Fun (no drugs or alcohol permitted).

Pechanga Powwow (download Poster)
July 3-5, 2009
45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula, CA
General Info: 951.770.4769
Contest Dancing, RV/Camping, Drum Contest, Peon Games, Fireworks on the 4th!

10th Annual For All My Relations: Conference For Indian Families
11:30am on Thursday, July 9, 2009, at the Hyatt  Regency Orange County, located at 11999 Harbor Boulevard, Garden Grove, CA, 92840
AWARD NOMINATION FORMS & GUIDLINES (DOWNLOAD PDF)

Santa Ysabel 11th Annual Traditional Gathering Flyer
Time: 3pm
August 1, 2009
Santa Ysabel Ballfield
Peon Games, Birdsinging, Horseshoes, Pie & Watermelon Eating Contests, Food, Arts, Crafts, Raffles

Traditional Indian Health Gathering Flyer
May 15-17, 2009
Pala Rey Youth Camp
10779 Pala Rd
Pala, CA

Medicine Ways Conference & Birdsinging Gathering Flyer
May 16, 2009
9am -10pm
UC Riverside Commons
Riverside, CA

UCR Warriors Pow wow Flyer
May 26, 2009
UCR Sports Center - UC Riverside Campus
Event Begins at 10 Grand Entry 1pm and 7pm

AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURE DAYS Powwow Flyer
Park Blvd. & Presidents Way - Balboa Park Powwow
May 9-10, 2009
Honored Elder- Leroy Elliot, Kumeyaay

35th ANNUAL CUPA DAYS PDF Flyer
Pala Indian Reservation — Cupa Cultural Center
May 2-3, 2009
Tele: 760.742.1590
PHOTOS & STORY by Roy Cook

BIA Completes its 2009 Wildland Fire & Aviation Academy
Sycuan Fire Department, Sycuan Indian Reservation
April 5-25, 2009

2nd ANNUAL NATIONAL LANGUAGE REVITALIZATION SUMMIT PDF Flyer
Washington DC
April 11-13, 2009

NativeVision™ 13th Annual Native Vision Sports and Life Skills Camp PDF
White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation
Whiteriver, Arizona
June 11-13, 2009

Pat Sutalo, Sr., Funeral Services PDF
April 8, 2009
See Flyer for more info.

CIEDA California Indian Education Center Director's Association California Conference on American Indian Education WEBSITE
March 29-31, 2009
Palm Springs, CA
DOWNLOAD Full Brochure, Forms, Registration PDF
See professional pictures blog, updated daily

YOUNG NATIVE WRITERS ESSAY CONTEST Web site
All essays are due by midnight on April 30 , 2009. The top five essay contest winners will receive college scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $1,000, and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington DC to visit the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI).

FOR ALL MY RELATIONS Tenth Anniversary Conference for Indian Families PDF Flyer
Conducted by The National Indian Justice Center
July 9-11, 2009
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Garden Grove, CA

SPIRITUAL HEALING PDF Flyer
Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Featuring Peruvian Shamans Piñedo Acuña and Marco Nuñez
April 6-10, 2009

BIA — YOUTH LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE PDF Application
Haskell Indian Nations University
June15-19, 2009
Contact: Ms. Birdwell 202.208.4397

Daleane "Dee" Dumas-Adams, Kumeyaay, Jamul Reservation
Saint Francis of Xavier
Wednesday March 18, 2009
Time: 10am
Jamul Indian Village
See memorial flyer PDF for more information.

COALITION for AMERICAN INDIAN in COMPUTING CAIC 2009 PDF Flyer
Are you Native American and interested in computers and wondering what college is like?
July 11-25, 2009
Phone: 707.826.3338
Web site: humboldt.edu
Humbolt State University (northern California)
Local American Indian Tribal Communities
National Science Foundation

SHORTY OROSCO Memorial Horseshoe Tournament & Bird Competition PDF Flyer
$500 FIRST PLACE PRIZE
March 1, 2009
San Pasqual Old Tribal Hall Park
Kristie 760.749.9001

BARRIO STATION BENEFIT DINNER Poster PDF
Featuring: The Soaring Eagles Dancers
March 12, 2009
Barrio Station Theater
2175 Newton Ave
San Diego CA 92113
619.238.0314

SD AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH CENTER Flyer PDF
Featuring: Shirley Murphy, Lakota Cultural Psychologist — Impact of Inter-Generational Trauma: Reflections on Healing
Feburary 26, 2009
Time: 6-8pm
Normal Heights Community Center
4649 Hawley Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92116
Christopher Scott: 619.234.2158 ext: 111
SEE PICTURES

RECOGNITION & AWARDS CEREMONY 2009 Pictures
SCAIR Tribal Urban TANF Program
Viejas DreamCatcher Lounge
When: Feburary 18, 2009
Registration: 5:30-6pm
Program: 6-8:30pm
RSVP 619.445.9236

BARONA'S 2nd ANNUAL COMMUNITY CULTURE NIGHT Poster
Bird Singing Dancing Dinner
When: Feburary 19, 2009
Time: 5pm
Main dish provided, feel free to bring side dishes, drinks, desserts
Open to all S. Calif. tribal community members of Yuman language
Place: Barona Gymnasium
Rich: 619.443.7003 ext. 2

MINI SWAP MEET Flyer PDF
Proceeds Benefit Soaring Eagles Youth Dance Workshops
Volunteers and Donations needed
When: Feburary 7, 2009
Time: 8am-3pm
Place: Indian Human Resource Center parking lot
4265 Fairmount Ave.
San Diego, CA 92105
Connie: 619.281.5964

BENEFIT GOURD DANCE Flyer PDF
Golden State Gourd Dance Society
Feburary 7, 2009
Sherman Indian High School
9010 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503
Charley Narcomey 951-264-1330

21st ANNUAL GROSSMONT COLLEGE POWWOW Poster PDF
Feburary 28, 2009
Grossmont College Student Center
8800 Grossmont College Dr.
El Cajon, CA
Tom Gamboa 619.644.7529

IRA H. HAYES VETERAN'S POWWOW Poster JPG
Scanton Fair Grounds
Feburary 20-21, 2009
Marc Sekayouma: 520.562.1626

SILVANNA OSUNA Heart Fundraiser Dinner Poster PDF
Feburary 7, 2009
San Ysabel Casino
Dinner: 6-8:30pm ($12 per person)
See flyer for more info

CALIFORNIA INDIAN MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER
Opening Reception:
ISHI: A story of Dignity, Hope and Courage
January 31, 2009
Time: 4-6pm
RSVP: 707.579.3044
SEE www.cimcc.org for more info

7th ANNUAL YUMAN LANGUAGE SUMMIT
(2009 Registration Form PDF)
Sycuan Golf Resort
March 22-25, 2009
2008 Yuman Language Summit pictures at Barona

10th ANNUAL NATIONAL FATHERHOOD & FAMILIES CONFERENCE FFCA www.azffc.org
March 2-5, 2009
Sheraton Crescent Hotel, Phoenix, AZ
See FFCA website for more information, including discounts

2008 EVENT ARCHIVE
Flyers/Posters/Pictures/Releases/Websites

BARONA COMMUNITY Traditional Singing Dancing Poster JPG
December 16, 2008
Time: 5pm
Barona Community Center
RSVP: Rich 619.443.7003 #2
See poster for more info

FALL HARVEST FEAST Poster PDF
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
December 13, 2008
Time: 3:30-7:30pm
1641 Grand Aven. STE 104
San Marcos, CA 92078
RSVP: Ron Goyer 760.891.0727
See poster for more info

DON VIGNEAULT MEMORIALPoster JPG
December 20, 2008
Time: 10am
See poster for more info

BILL "PAPPY" NAGLE Memorial Service Poster JPG
December 12, 2008
Time: 10am
See poster for more info

SCAIR Family Holiday Luncheon Pictures/Story
Tribal TANF Christmas Party, Santa, Food, Presents...
December 14, 2008
Dream Catcher Lounge, Viejas Indian Reservation

2008 EVENTS

BIRDSINGING/PEON GATHERING In Honor of Joe Guachino
December 31, 2008
Time: Unknown
Morongo Indian Reservation
Walter Holmes 951.536.1618

SCENIC TRAILS RIDE In Memory of Eddie Guachino
Seven-mile ride around mountain, Santa Ysabel
December 13th and 27th, 2008
Ted Guachino 760.765.1071

WARRIORS monthly meeting, potluck
December 3, 2008
Time: 6:30pm
CONTACT Roy Cook
Ronnie Murphy 619.312.0789

SCAIR Urban Tribal TANF Traditional Harvest Dinner
November 15, Saturday
Time: 2-4:30pm
Barrio Station Auditorium
2175 Newton Ave., San Diego 92113
RSVP 619.445.9236

VIEJAS POWWOW Soaring Eagles Live Viejas Performance
November 8-9, 2008
Viejas Recreation Center

FIRE SAFETY — Sycuan firefighters held special day at a local San Diego County elementary school and provided young students with hands-on tours of their wildland fire equipment and valuable safety tips designed for young children.

SANTA YSABEL VETERANS DAY (pdf)
Veterans Day 2008
Iipai Nation of Santa Ysabel

RICHARD V. AGUILAR JR (pdf)
Traditional Wake: Pauma Tribal Hall
Burial: Pauma Cemetery
October 31, 2008

INTERTRIBAL GATHERING & ELDERS DINNER (art pdf)
Tribal Dance Demonstrations: Brush Dancers, Feather Dancers, Shake Head Dancers, Aztec Dancers, Hoop Dancer
November 15, 2008
Gates open at 10am, last dance 6:15pm
Salmon and Turkey Dinner: Noon-4pm
Redwood Acres Fairground
3750 Harris Street
Eureka, CA

VOTE NOVEMBER 4th, Shirley Murphy (website)
VOTE November 4th:
SHIRLEY APPLE MURPHY,
Grossmont Healthcare District Board
See COUNCIL OF AMERICAN INDIAN ORGANIZATIONS OF SAN DIEGO Community Letter of Support (pdf)

PATHWAYS TO LIFE Experiences of a Tribal Doctor (pdf)
University of California San Diego UCSD | California Native American Day Celebration
Dan Calac, M.D., Medical Director, Indian health Council, Inc.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Time: 6-8pm
See WEBSITE for more detailed information.

SCAIR SCTCA TRIBAL TANF HALLOWEEN FEAST
EVENT REGISTRATION LIMITED TO TANF FAMILIES ONLY
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Time: 11:30am-4:30pm
Recital Hall lawn, Balbo Park, San Diego

MEETING OF THE MINDS (pdf)
San Diego Marriott Hotel Mission Valley
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
7:45am-4:30pm
Contact Peggy Beers 619.543.0412 ext 110
See PDF for registration brochure and full contact information

NCHEA SPONSORED FORUM (pdf)
American Indian Strategies For Student Success
October 17, 2008
Time: 9am-1pm
Clarke Field House, CSU San Marcus
Cal State San Marcos | Mira Mesa College | Palomar College

TRIBAL STAR TRAINING SCHEDULE FALL (pdf)
October 29, November 4, 18, 19, 2008
Time: See pdf
San Bernardino, Orange County, San Jacinto, Riverside County

10th ANNUAL NATIVE AMERICAN WELLNESS CONFERENCE (flyer & registration pdf)
October 30, 2008
Time: 8am-5pm
Barona Golf Center, Barona Indian Reservation

GRAVE INJUSTICE: UCSD REPATRIATION
Monday, October 19, 2008
Time: 5-7pm
Multi-Purpose Room, Student Services Center, UCSD

JUELS RODRIGUEZ (funeral services poster)
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
La Jolla Tribal Hall
Time: 11am

CALIFORNIA INDIAN CONFERENCE (official website)
October 3-4, 2008
University of California, Riverside
See links for more info
CIC Archive... (all the way back to 1985)

RINCON MUSEUM GRAND OPENING (flyer pdf)

Friday, September 26, 2008
Time: 7-9pm
Rincon Indian Reservation
See flyer for contact/directions

WOMEN IN FILM WIF Los Angeles (flyer pdf)
2nd Annual Focus on International Short Films
October 25, 2008
Time: 6-10pm
Barnsdall Gallery Theater
4800 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90027

AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY PICNIC (flyer jpg)
Tonkawa Seniors Council, Barona Band of Mission Indians
October 4, 2008
Time: 10am-4pm
Hospitality Point, Mission Bay Park, San Diego

SANTA YNEZ CHUMASH CULTURAL DAYS (flyer pdf)
October 18-19, 2008
Time: Opening Blessings 1pm
Santa Ynez Chumash Reservation
100 Via Juan Lane
Santa Ynez, CA 93460
NO DRUGS OR ALCOHOL

AMERICAN INDIAN EDUCATION ISSUES Strategies for Student Success (flyer pdf)
Friday, October 17, 2008
Time: 9am - 1pm
Where: Clarke Field House, CSU San Marcos
RSVP: See Flyer

WANDA'S ANNIVERSARY FEAST
Friday, September 26, 2008
Time: 5:30 pm
RSVP: 951.830.9293
Where: At Erna's
25788 Nubs Court
Menifee, CA 92584

HOOPA TRIBAL CIVILIAN COMMUNITY CORPS TCCC
Vounteer Native American Resdiential Program
DEADLINE: Now.
Call: 1-866-255-TCCC

1st ANNUAL NATIVE RECOVERY GATHERING (flyer pdf)
September is National Recovery Week
September 21, 2008
Noon — Dusk
Hill Residence
Viejas Indian Reservation
Call: Dan Hill or Sarah Hernandez 619.971.3375

Northern Calif. B.E.A.R. Training (flyer pdf)
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Time: 8am - 3pm
RSVP: 951.830.9293
Where: Colusa Casino Resort
Tribal Community Center
3770 Highway 45
Colusa, CA 95932
Call: 530.458.8844

ANNA SIERRA PRESTON (Obituary pdf)
Anna Sierra Preston, of Wintu and Choctaw tribal ancestry, was born on January 3, 1919 in Oakland, California and died September 6, 2008...

TWO BOARD SEATS OPEN UP on AIEOC American Indian Education Oversight Committee for Indian Education in California. For the application and directions please click on www.cde.ca.gov/eo/ap/av. Applications due September 19, 2008. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Zumot at (916) 323-6920.

TONKAWA ELDERS POTLUCK Event
September 14, 2008
Many Nations Community Meeting Room
3928 Illinois Street, San Diego, CA
Call: 619.219.3081

33rd ANNUAL INPRO BUSINESS AWARDS (Info Poster pdf)
September 11-12
Pechanga Resort & Casino
Pechanga Indian Reservation
Call: 310-563-2369

ROBERT LEVI SR Anniversary Wake (Poster Info pdf)
September 5 at 7:00 pm
September 6 at 9:00 am
T. M. Tribal Hall
66-725 Martinez RD
Thermal, CA 9224
Call: 760.399.2966

SERVICES FOR DENNIS STROPE JR
Mesa Grande Reservation, September 4, 2008

PROJECT JUMP START 2008 (Download Poster/Info)
September 3 of 2008
Normal Heights Community Center
4649 Hawley Blvd. San Diego, CA
TIME: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

PECHANGA FIESTA 2008 (Download Poster/Info)
September 19, 20, 21 of 2008
Pechanga Indian Reservation, Old Fiesta Grounds
Call: 951.834.3449

FAMILY WELLNESS IN ANZA (Download Poster/Info)
September 13, 2008
TIME: 8:00 a.m.
Minor Park, corner of Contreas and Highway 371
Call: 951.491-9096 or 951.326.3300 or 951.763.4105

White Water Energy Strategy Meeting (Download Poster)
August 31, Sunday
9am—5pm
Wildlands Conservancy Whitewater Canyon Preserve
Call: Helena Quintana at 760.540.0789

The First Annual Charity Golf Tournament Against Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence (Download Poster/Info)
September 18
Castle Creek Country Club in Escondido
Call: 760.644.4781

BARONA TRADITIONAL GATHERING (Download Poster/Info)
Feasts, Singing, Dancing, Peon, Horseshoes, Live Bands
August 14-17
Barona Indian Reservation
Call: 619.443-7003 ext. 2

MANZANITA CULTURE DAY & Peon Tournament (Download Poster/Info)
Saturday September 13, 2008
Location Unknown

THE TRIBAL JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF SOUTHERN CALIF (Download Poster/Info)
Cordially requests your presence at the dedication of the new facilities of the Intertribal Court of Southern California.
Friday August 1, 2008
1-3 pm
RSVP: 760.751.4142
49002 Golsh Road
Rincon Indian reservation

VIEJAS 11th ANNUAL BIRDSINGERS GATHERING AND PEON TOURNAMENT (Download Poster/Info)
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Viejas Indian Village
Tel: 619.445.3810

PALA 1st ANNUAL POWWOW (Download Poster/Info)
August 1-3, 2008
Pala Indian Reservation
Cupa Cultural Center Tel: 760.742.1590

SANTA YSABEL TRADITIONAL GATHERING (Download Poster/Info)
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Santa Ysabel Ball Field
Tel: 619.920.3154 or 760.765.1106 x102
NYEMII Singers Invited to Attend

MONSTER.COM SCAIR Job fair (Download Poster/Info)
One morning only!: Thursday, July 17, 2008
Holiday Inn San Diego — On The Bay
1355 North Harbor Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
MONSTER.COM Press Release, News Pictures

AIR Summer Program 2008 (Story)
Summer Meeting 1
July 7, 2008
USD: Serra Hall 134
12:00–2:00 pm

FOSTER PARENT Orientation & Training (Download Flyer)
June 25, 2008
Indian Health Council, Inc.
See flyer for more information

PICNIC AT SEAWORLD Story/photos
June 26, 2008
All-day family event at Seaworld, San Diego

Santa Ysabel Casino 1ST ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF
June 28, 2008 (registration due June 20)
Prize money, live entertainment...
Contact Nichole Vargas, 760.787.2203

MEMORIAL DAY INDIAN WARRIORS
May 24-25, 2008
Listing of events, family fun things to do in San Diego

San Luis Rey Band of Luiseño Mission Indians 12th Annual Inter-Tribal Powwow (Download Flyer)
June 14-15, 2008
San Luis Rey Mission Grounds
4050 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA

Powwow by the Sea (Download POSTER)
June 21-22, 2008
6:30-8:30 pm
Imperial Beach Pier Plaza
Imperial Beach, CA

SCAIR End of School Year Annual Ice Cream Social Potluck
June 4, 2008
6:30-8:30 pm
Oak Park Elementary School
Call 858.627.7362

Barona Tribal Gathering (info PDF)
August 15-17, 2008
Barona Indian Reservation

Pechanga Powwow (registration/info PDF)
July 4-6, 2008
45000 Pechanga Parkway
Pechanga Indian Reservation, Temecula, CA

Sycuan Ipai-Tpai Matagyum (info PDF)
June 28-29, 2008
Sycuan Pow-wow Grounds
STORY & PHOTOS

American Indian Chamber Meeting (registration/info PDF)
Hosted by American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
May 21, 2008
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501

San Diego Cherokee Community Gathering & Potluck Dinner
1-5 pm, May 18, 2008
DeAnza Cove, Mission Bay Park
2900 E Mission Drive
San Diego, CA

BALBOA PARK Pow-wow Culture Days (info)
Wildcat Singers Perform Live
May 10 thru 11, 2008
Presidents Way & Park Blvd., Balboa Park
San Diego, California
Free Native American Event, Public Invited
PROFESSIONAL SAN DIEGO POW-WOW PICTURES

18th Traditional Indian Health Gathering (download PDF Poster)
May 16 thru 18, 2008
Pala Rey Youth Camp
1077 Pala Rd.
Pala, CA 92059

SYCUAN-BIA WILDLAND FIRE ACADEMY "Boot Camp" School (Pictures — Movies)
Sycuan Fire Department, Golden Eagles Hotshots IHC
April 7 thru 26, 2008
Sycuan Indian Reservation, Base Camp
El Cajon, CA 92019

6th Annual Yuman Family Language Summit ( PHOTOS, information poster and download PDF)
Native Americans from Across the West Unite at Barona...
April 29 thru May 1, 2008
Barona Convention Center, Barona Indian ReservationLooking Towards Our Future Futures Fair (download PDF)
March 11, 2008 — 3 till 7 pm
Registration Form (download PDF)
Pechanga Resort & Casino Main Ballroom, Pechanga Indian Reservation