Smithsonian to Honor Native Veterans Event
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe, having a long history with and whose official tribal flag proudly flies within its halls, received recent correspondence from the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian. The California Valley Miwok Tribe has a long history working with Native Veterans and Veterans groups within San Joaquin County. Due to the tribes commitment, the [...]
Continuing abundance in the Food For Tribal Families Program
Any comment On Friday, October 26th, 2018, the California Valley Miwok Tribe delivered this month's donations to it's Tribal Food Distribution Director Mildred Burley for distribution among the tribes federally recognized families. This month saw the increase in donations continue as those who contribute and support this program see this as a human rights endeavor. "Keeping the tribe and [...]
October 2018 USDA Food Distribution
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe held it's monthly USDA food distribution on Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 at the tribal offices located at 4620 Shippee Lane, Stockton, California. As witnessed in corresponding pictures neither snow, nor rain, nor even the darkness of night shall stop Ronald Buckman and the Tule River USDA food program from their appointed rounds. [...]
Friendship House Hosts Holiday Dinners
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe, with a long association with the Friendship House of San Francisco, wishes to warmly invite all who wish to attend this seasons holiday dinners. The Friendship House has made the tribe aware of the holiday dinner schedules that they will be hosting at 56 Julian Avenue, San Francisco. Sponsored by the West [...]
Food For Tribal Families Reaches New Heights
Any comment On Monday September 24th, 2018, the tribe once again made a monthly delivery to its director for the distribution to federally recognized member families of the tribe. Director Burley commented as to the seemingly larger donations and gave a prayer blessing for Walmart management, Morada and the surrounding areas of which have shown such compassion for this [...]
September 2018 USDA Food Distribution Expansion
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe held it's USDA sponsored food distribution on September 14th, 2018. The distribution was held at the tribal offices located at 4620 Shippee Ln. Stockton, Ca. 95212. This distribution saw a few new families in attendance to receive food so the program saw an expansion of services this month. Hopefully we will be [...]
United National Indian Tribal Youth Conferences
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe, located at 4620 Shippee Ln. Stockton ca. recently received correspondence from "UNITY", United National Indian Tribal Youth. The correspondence was directed to Chairperson Silvia Burley for all that she has done in working with UNITY and addressing the needs of youth in her community. Unity is the oldest and largest native youth [...]
Native Arts and Film Festival October Event
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe, in an effort to inform of events of cultural significance or prominently featuring indigenous people, would like to inform everyone of an upcoming event. October 19th - 21st, is the "One Heart" Native Arts and Film Festival. The festivities will be held at two locations with Buffy Sainte-Marie headlining at the Bing [...]
Food For Tribal Families Distribution
Any comment On Sunday 26th, 2018 the California Valley Miwok Tribe delivered all distributions for its "recognized" membership families to its Director Mildred Burley, for the families that currently reside throughout the Mother lode. The tribe was once again blessed by the Morada community and Walmart Stores with over 70 pounds of frozen meats to distribute among the five [...]
Congratulations to Tara Mac Lean Sweeney, New Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe is overjoyed that such a qualified leader has been appointed by this administration to oversee the most important department in Indian Country. Usually such an appointment is given to either someone with a teaching or legal background. With this appointment we in Indian Country will not have someone whom has taught but [...]