April 2016 Food Distribution Program
On Tuesday, April 19th, 2016, the California Valley Miwok Tribe its monthly “USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations” (FDPIR). Tribal staff members and volunteers enjoyed mild, sunny weather as they worked together to distribute packaged foods to needy program participants. Eligible participants of the USDA FDPIR program commonly receive items such as: Packaged frozen meats Canned meats, [...]
23rd Annual Tribal Secretaries & Administrative Professionals Conference, April 19-21, Las Vegas, NV
Program Description "Be an administrative professional ROCK STAR! Attend TriSec 23 and learn how. The function of administrative professionals is crucial for any tribal organization or enterprise. As a jack-of-all-trades, you take care of day-to-day details, manage your boss’s schedule, plan travel, develop and maintain budgets and more. Join Falmouth Institute for TriSec 23, where we’ll give you [...]
Flute 101 Beginner’s Lesson, May 7th, 2016 at the State Indian Museum, Sacramento, CA
Learn to Play Native American Flute! "Flute 101 - Beginning" Program Description: Learn to play Native American flute! Join Al Striplen as he shares concepts and techniques for the beginner - and be on your way to play Native American music! Included in the package: High Spirits Native-made Spanish cedar flute in the key of "A" Cloth flute [...]
33rd Annual Gathering of Nations PowWow, April 28-30, Albuquerque, NM
Program Description (from the GON official website): "The Gathering of Nations (GON) is a 3 day event, that kicks off Thursday evening of April 28th, 2016 with the Miss Indian World Talent Presentations where young Native American Women represent their Native American and Indigenous people as a cultural goodwill ambassadors. The Miss Indian World Talent Presentations will be [...]
Tribal Leadership & Governance Certificate Program, April 25-28, Redding Rancheria
The California Tribal College will host a Certificate Program in Tribal Leadership & Governance in Redding, CA, from April 25 to 28, 2016. Excerpt from program description: “The California Tribal College's Certificate Program in Tribal Leadership & Governance provides vital information for any tribal citizen or tribal employee in any profession. Topics of discussion include: California Indian History, [...]
March 2016 Food Distribution Program
The California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016. Everyone enjoyed the warm, clear weather as we move into the spring season. Tule River USDA Food Distribution staff member Ronald Buckman lent his assistance to California Valley Miwok Tribe staff and volunteers by delivering the commodities [...]
National Museum of the American Indian Presents “100 Years, Legacies of Learning” Gala, May 11, New York, NY
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of George Gustav Heye's extraordinary collection as the Museum of the American Indian, this premier event for NMAI in New York will feature a seated dinner, entertainment, and curator led tours of new additions in the Infinity of Nations exhibition. Honoring 2016 NMAI Awards Recipients: NMAI Award for Innovative Partnership in [...]
Soboba Foundation Hosts 4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, April 1, 2016 in San Jacinto, CA
The California Valley Miwok Tribe received a letter from the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, announcing the 4th annual Soboba Foundation Charity Golf Tournament to be held on April 1, 2016 at The Country Club at Soboba Springs. The goal of the event is to raise and donate $100,000 to non-profit groups and charities. EVENT DETAILS What: 4th [...]
2016 Native FilmFest, March 1st – 6th, Palm Springs, CA
The California Valley Miwok Tribe received a flyer from the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum promoting the 2016 Native FilmFest, which will be held March 1st through 6th at the Camelot Theatres in Palm Springs, California. In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, admission to the festival is free for all attendees. EVENT DETAILS [...]
February 2016 Food Distribution Program
On Wednesday, February 17th, 2016, the California Valley Miwok Tribe its monthly "USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations" (FDPIR). Through intermittent sprinkling of rain, CVMT staff and volunteers worked alongside Tule River Tribe USDA FDPIR staff member Ronald Buckman to sort, package and distribute packaged foods to needy participants. Eligible participants of the USDA FDPIR program commonly [...]