February 2017 Food Distribution
On Tuesday, February 14th, 2017, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly “USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations” (FDPIR). A temporary break in the rainy weather aided Tule River and CVMT staff and volunteers in completing this month's food distribution in a speedy and efficient manner. Due to bad weather in the foothills, many participants were [...]
Tribal Elder Mildred Burley Assists CVMT in Delivering Food to Needy Families
The California Valley Miwok Tribe, with limited resources and little assistance from local government officials, took it upon itself to improvise in trying to address the unmet needs of it's recognized tribal members. This month with many unable to attend the monthly USDA FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM and still others that also although in dire need fall [...]
January 2017 Food Distribution Program
On Friday, January 20th, 2016, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly “USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations” (FDPIR), the first food distribution of the new year. Despite the cold, rainy weather, Tule River and CVMT tribal staff and volunteers worked together to sort and distribute packages of food for program participants' allotments. For anyone interested [...]
Seventh Annual Native American Human Resources Conference, Jan 22-24, Anaheim, CA
Seventh Annual Native American Human Resources Conference Over 400 Human Resource Directors, CFOs, Tribal Representatives and Service Providers will come together on January 22nd-24th, 2017 in Disneyland to hear from top experts in the human resources field and learn tangible and practical skills to take back into their workplace. This year's curriculum will also include hands-on intensive training [...]
Season’s Greetings from Indian Country and The White House
The California Valley Miwok Tribe thanks all those who sent gifts, cards and holiday email greetings. The Tribe is still struggling to keep its programs running and its tribal officers have even acquired additional employment to assist in keeping its governmental offices open. We as with all true tribal peoples do not operate the Tribe as a job, [...]
Shirts Received from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation
California Valley Miwok Tribal Chairperson Silvia Burley received a shipment of shirts protesting the demeaning term (r*dsk*ns) from the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation during this holiday season. In a letter addressed to Chairperson Burley (click here for pdf), the intent was for her to distribute the shirts amongst the tribal membership. Most tribal members have received their shirts [...]
December 2016 Food Distribution Program
On Tuesday, December 13th, 2016, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly “USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations” (FDPIR), the last such food distribution event for this year. Tribal members and Food Distribution Program participants arrived continuously throughout the day to pick up their allotments, as well as drop off cards/gifts and visit with friends and [...]
California Valley Miwok Tribe Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, also referred to as “American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”. This year the California Valley Miwok Tribe was honored in being asked to share information about itself and its culture in celebration of this month. Representatives from the Tribe were invited by the Affirmative Employment Coordinator for PINA (Pacific Islander Native [...]
November 2016 Food Distribution Program
On Tuesday, November 15th, 2016, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly “USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations” (FDPIR). Once again, it was a pleasure to see everyone who was able to make the trip to the Tribal Offices today. We continue to extend the utmost gratitude towards our partners in the Tule River Tribe and [...]
7th Tribal Land Staff National Conference, March 21-23, 2017, Santa Ana Pueblo, NM
Advancing Sovereignty & Self-Determination Through Tribal Land Management Learn from practitioners and experts in the field and share your knowledge with others on topics such as: Water Rights Drafting Compliant Codes Contracting and Compacting BIA Services Economic Development Zoning and Land Planning EVENT DETAILS What: 7th Tribal Land Staff National Conference Where: Tamaya Resort and Spa Santa Ana [...]