January 2016 Food Distribution Program
On Thursday, January 21st, 2016, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held its first monthly USDA Food Distribution event of the year. As we look towards entering our sixth year of operating the food distribution program in conjunction with the Tule River Tribe, we think of all of those struggling families and individuals whom have appealed to us in [...]
Season’s Greetings from the California Valley Miwok Tribe
Here we are again, nearing the commencement of a new year. How does the time pass so quickly? The California Valley Miwok Tribe endured some particularly difficult moments in 2015, but we would like to extend our utmost gratitude and thanks to the Community Foundation of San Joaquin, the State Farm Insurance Company, the American Red Cross, FEMA, [...]
December 2015 Food Distribution Program
On Tuesday, December 8th, 2015, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held its last "USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations" (FDPIR) event of the year. Through chilly early morning temperatures and fog, CVMT staff and volunteers worked together with USDA FDPIR staff Ronald Buckman and Jesus Salas to sort and unload food allotments for needy recipients who would [...]
California Tribal TANF Partnership Meeting, November 2015
The California Tribal TANF Partnership (CTTP) held a regularly scheduled meeting at the Robinson Rancheria Conference Center in Nice, California, on November 18th, 2015. Representatives from many of the CTTP member tribes were in attendance, including Silvia Burley (Chairperson) and Anjelica Paulk (Vice Chairperson) of the California Valley Miwok Tribe. The meeting commenced at 9 am, following an [...]
November 2015 USDA Food Distribution Program
On Tuesday, November 17th, 2015, The California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). CVMT Tribal staff and volunteers were on hand to unload allotments to be distributed to individuals participating in the FDPIR program and renewal applications were submitted. With the Thanksgiving holidays arriving so quickly, many of our disadvantaged [...]
American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show & Gala 40 Dinner, Nov 14, 2015
The California Valley Miwok Tribe received an invitation to attend the American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show and Gala 40 Dinner, to be held on November 14, 2015, in San Francisco, California. Participants will include: HOSTS TONANTZIN CARMELO She is an award-winning multifacted actor, cast in Westerns, Science Fiction and everything in between. Her diverse body of work [...]
AICCC Native American Heritage Month Luncheon and Warrior Awards
The California Valley Miwok Tribe received a flyer announcing that the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California (AICCC) will be hosting a luncheon and awards ceremony in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Where: Grand California Hotel – Disneyland Resort, 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, California 92802. When: Friday, November 20th, 2015 – 11:00 am Silent Auction [...]
Indian National Finals Rodeo Classic Presents, Jr. Roping Championships
The California Valley Miwok Tribe received a flyer informing the Tribe that the Indian National Finals Rodeo Classic will be presenting the Jr. Roping Championships, to be held on November 7th, 2015. Where: South Point, Las Vegas, Nevada – Main Arena When: November 7, 2015 - Check in at 8:00 A.M. / Rope at 8:30 A.M. Open To [...]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid SVCS Tribal Consultation, Sept 21st, 2015
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe received a flyer informing the Tribe of the Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services Tribal Consultation. Where: Jefferson Room at the Washington Hilton 1919 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20009 When: Monday, September 21, 2015 – 1:30 -4:30 pm (EST) CMS will use this opportunity to consult with Tribal leaders on a [...]
S. J. County Historical Museum, Opening Reception of Native Peoples Gallery
The California Valley Miwok Tribe received a flyer informing the Tribe that the San Joaquin County Historical Museum will be hosting an opening reception of the Native Peoples Gallery. Where: San Joaquin County Historical Museum, 11793 N. Micke Grove Rd., Lodi, California When: August 20, 2015, from 5:30 to 7:00 pm You and your guests are invited to [...]