March 2014 USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Any comment On Friday, March 14, 2014, the California Valley Miwok Tribe (CVMT) held its monthly USDA Food Distribution. The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) program is administered at the Federal level by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, FDPIR is administered locally by either Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) [...]
American Indian Public Affairs at the Social Security Administration, San Francisco Region
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe received correspondence from Ms. Kimberly Yellow Robe, San Francisco Region / American Indian Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security Administration, regarding upcoming changes to the services that are provided at Social Security offices across the country. Ms. Yellow Robe writes, “Beginning August 2014, we will no longer issue Social Security number [...]
Rosette LLP Memorandum
Recently, a legal memorandum that pertains to issues very current in ‘Indian country’ was initiated by the Indian law firm of Rosette LLP. The Tribe is posting this memorandum because it is also supported by authentic documents (legally obtained), that fully support the foundation of the legal arguments represented in the memorandum. The Tribe continues to receive correspondence in various [...]
Governor Brown Declares A Statewide Drought Emergency – Help Save Our Water
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe, in partnership with the “Save Our Water” public education program, has acquired the following water conserving information to share with our readers. HELP SAVE CALIFORNIA’S WATER Our state is facing severe water challenges, and many communities and ecosystems are suffering as a result. Environmental problems, the pressures of a growing population and [...]
February 2014 – USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
Any comment On Wednesday, February 19, 2014, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR). FDPIR provides USDA Foods to low-income households living on Indian reservations, and to American Indian households residing in approved areas near reservations or in Oklahoma. Many households participate in FDPIR as an alternative to the Supplemental [...]
Chairperson Burley Advocates For California’s 12 Federally Recognized ‘Landless’ Tribes
Any comment California Valley Miwok Tribe’s Chairperson Silvia Burley received a personal letter from the Department of the Interior, Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs, Kevin Washburn in response to Chairperson Burley advocating for California’s federally recognized ‘landless’ Tribes during the 2013 White House Tribal Nations Conference, held at the Department of the Interior – Indian Affairs Sidney Yates Auditorium, [...]
Native Wellness Institute – Four (4) Trainings! One Location! Anaheim, California
Any comment On Saturday, January 25, 2014, the California Valley Miwok Tribe (CVMT) received a flier from the Native Wellness Institute regarding upcoming training workshops that will be held in Anaheim, California. The ‘Mission Statement’ of the Native Wellness Institute is, “The Native Wellness Institute exists to promote the well-being of Native people through programs and trainings that embrace [...]
January 2014 – USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Any comment On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, the California Valley Miwok Tribe (CVMT) held its monthly USDA Food Distribution. The California Valley Miwok Tribe’s tribal staff assisted Tule River staffer, Mr. Ron Buckman, unload USDA commodity foods from the semi truck. Anyone interested in learning more about the monthly USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) can contact [...]
The Book “Letters to Our Missing” – For Native Families Who Have a Missing Loved One
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe (CVMT) received a flyer from Ms. Tara Pretends Eagle Weber of Eagle Creek Entertainment. Submission call for letters or poems. Please spread the word that a book titled, “Letters to our Missing” is being created to help Native Families who have a missing loved one and would like to share a letter [...]
Society of American Indian Government Employees (SAIGE) 11th Annual Training Program
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe (CVMT) received a flyer from Mrs. Terry R. Bentley, Tribal Governmental Relations Specialist – Western Region – Office of Tribal Government Relations, in regards to the upcoming Society of American Indian Government Employees 11th Annual Training Program to be held on June 8-13, 2014, at the Isleta Resort & Casino, located at [...]