It was a great day as the Tribe welcomed back the San Joaquin Native American Veterans Lodge, whom brought their monthly donation and were on hand to assist. Clockwise from left: Freddie M. Canez, Richard 'Windfeathers' Muniz, Ronald Buckman, Tiger Paulk and Mike Trujillo.
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It wasn't all work and no play as Richard 'Windfeathers' Muniz, in a lighthearted moment, appears to be demonstrating his version of the 'Funky Chicken', much to the amusement of his fellow workers.
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Here, one allotment is being taken inside the facilities for storage by Freddie M. Canez, Mike Trujillo and Tiger Paulk, as army veteran Patrick Hall, whom brought this month's water donation from the San Joaquin Native American Veterans Lodge, looks on.n
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Richard 'Windfeathers' Muniz loads cart as others wait for items and Tiger Paulk explains recent developments to army veteran Patrick Hall. Clockwise from left: Freddie M. Canez, U.S.M.C. retired, Ronald Buckman, Tule River food distribution staff, Mike Trujillo, San Joaquin Native American Veterans Lodge member, Patrick Hall, United States Army, retired, Tiger Paulk, Tribal Staff and Richard 'Windfeathers' Muniz, San Joaquin Native American Veterans Lodge Commander.
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As the cart continues to be loaded, Richard 'Windfeathers' Muniz discusses with tribal staff how the Tribe's current predicament is impairing the many issues that the Tribe, in collaboration with the local veterans, could address in the local native community. Left to right: Freddie M. Canez, Mike Trujillo, Patrick Hall, Tiger Paulk, Richard 'Windfeathers' Muniz. Top of conveyer: Ronald Buckman.
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Pulling the distribution cart, CVMT Tribal Staffer Tiger Paulk is assisted by (clockwise from left): Freddie M. Canez, U.S.M.C., retired, Patrick Hall, United States Army, retired and Mike Trujillo, United States Army, retired, retired. In background, Patricia Solas, Tule River food distribution staff speaks with Richard 'Windfeathers' Muniz, San Joaquin Native American Veterans Lodge Commander (not shown).
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Another of the many distributions that would have to be stored on this day, being pulled by Commander Richard 'Windfeathers' Muniz, while assisted by U.S.M.C. veteran Freddie M. Canez, followed by San Joaquin Native American Veterans Lodge member Mike Trujillo. CVMT Staffer Tiger Paulk in front.
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San Joaquin Native American Veterans Lodge Commander Richard 'Windfeathers' Muniz prepares to give a blessing over this month's donation by the veterans organization that has become a staple in enhancing what those whom participate in the California Valley Miwok Tribe's program receive at every distribution.
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Mark Fountain, Vice-Chairman of the Calaveras County Mountain Miwoks (a member tribe of the Tri-Miwok Consortium) attended to receive commodities for himself and members of his tribe. Clockwise from left: CVMT Staff Tiger Paulk, San Joaquin Native American Lodge Member Mike Trujillo, U.S. Army veteran Patrick Hall, Calaveras County Mountain Miwok Vice-Chairman Mark Fountain and U.S.M.C. veteran Freddie M. Canez. (In background), Tule River food distribution staffer Ronald Buckman discusses issues with Commander Richard 'Windfeathers' Muniz.
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Elated and optimistic is the only way to describe the feeling that Tribal Member Daveen Williams had on this day, to have all of the nutritional needs for her family met and to know what all was revealed in the depositions of Yakima Dixie, Chadd Everone/Ludwig and Mr. Woods, employee of the California Gambling Control Commission. She, as all others whom attended on this day, were excited as to what the Tribe can now bring forth in the Tribe's current litigations.
The California Valley Miwok Tribe (located at 10601 N. Escondido PL, Stockton, CA, as listed in the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ BIA/DOI Spring 2011 Tribal Leaders Directory), a federally recognized tribe eligible to receive and distribute services from the federal government – on Friday, February 17th, 2012, held its tribal food distribution between the hours of 10:00–11:30, servicing all whom came and storing allotments upon request for those whom had made prior arrangements with the Tribe. The Tribe is grateful that despite a lack by some to fulfill their contractual fiduciary agreements with the Tribe, that the United States Department of Agriculture continues to honor its commitment, allowing the food distribution department of the Tule River Tribe to assist CVMT in addressing the nutritional needs of all those in the Native American community, that out of necessity, have to heavily rely upon this program.
There was much to discuss at this distribution and members, recipients and San Joaquin Native veterans alike were both elated that Yakima Dixie, in sworn testimony, finally admitted that he in fact had resigned as Chairman in 1999, and amused that in his sworn testimony, Chadd Everone/Ludwig had been exposed as a fraudulent casino prospector whom has misled all that have come into contact with him about his title, his objectives and level of education (not actually having a Ph.D as he represents); due to the expert questioning tactics of tribal attorney Manuel Corrales, Esq., whom is relentless in his quest for the truth. The only thing that dismayed those attending was not knowing how long this saga may be allowed to continue by the inaction of federal authorities, impacting current and shelving future programs that are sorely needed in the Native American community. Also note below, the local Native American Veterans association that works with the Tribe on the food distribution program, has been very busy recently and posted below are just a few highlights of the many activities that they have been involved in, in their absense.
