November 2013 USDA Food Distribution Program – Happy Thanksgiving!
Any comment On Tuesday, November 19, 2013, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly USDA Food Distribution. Each month, qualified participating households receive a USDA food allotment to help them maintain a nutritionally balanced diet. This month, recipients were especially grateful to receive food items that will put a holiday meal on their table that they otherwise would [...]
A Successful 2013 White House Tribal Nations Conference Wraps Up
On Wednesday, November 13, 2013, Chairperson Silvia Burley of the California Valley Miwok Tribe shares some pictures from the 2013 White House Tribal Nations Conference that was held at the United States Department of the Interior (DOI) Sidney R. Yates Auditorium, at 1849 C Street NW, Washington, D.C. In the President's own words, Chairperson Burley heard President Barack [...]
President Barack Obama Speaks at the 5th White House Tribal Nations Conference
Any comment On Wednesday, November 13, 2013, President Barack Obama addressed Tribal Leaders, Tribally Designated Representatives, Federal Officials, Specially Invited Guests, and the Press in regards to the 5th White House Tribal Leader Nations Conference. President Obama hosted invited representatives from 566 American Indian and Alaska Native tribes at the 2013 White House Tribal Nations Conference. This year marked [...]
Chairperson Silvia Burley Attends the 5th White House Tribal Nations Conference
Any comment On Wednesday, November 13, 2013, the California Valley Miwok Tribe's Chairperson Silvia Burley attended the 5th White House Tribal Nations Conference hosted by President Barack Obama. On September 29th, 2013 the California Valley Miwok Tribe received an invitation from the White House, on behalf of President Obama, in which the White House Council on Native American Affairs [...]
NCAI Hosts Tribal Leaders Preparatory Meeting in Washington, D.C. – 11/12/2013
Any comment On Tuesday, November 12, 2013, the California Valley Miwok Tribe's Chairperson Silvia Burley and Vice Chairperson Anjelica Paulk attended the Tribal Leaders Preparatory Meeting hosted by the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), of which CVMT is proud to be a member tribe. The National Congress of American Indians was established in 1944 in response to the [...]
Expanding Use of Passenger Portable Electronic Devices (PED)
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe received notification from the USA.gov Team informing the Tribe that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given airlines the ability to expand the use of personal electronic devices (PED) for passengers on board. In short, that means, you could soon be able to listen to your music or read books on an [...]
American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California (AICCC)
Any comment The American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California(AICCC) in celebration of Native American Heritage Month, will hold its 14th Annual Warrior Awards and special presentations of American Indian Student Scholarships on Thursday, November 14th, 2013 at the Grand California Hotel – Disneyland Resort 1600 S. Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802 Time: 11:00 am Silent Auction and Reception, [...]
6th Annual MUSD Bus Drivers Stuff The Bus For Kids Sake – Food, Coat & Toy Drive
Any comment Manteca Unified School District Bus Drivers' "Stuff the Bus for Kids Sake" 6th Annual Food, Coat, & Toy Drive is scheduled for Saturday, December 7th, 2013 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Golden West School Parking Lot 1031 N. Main Street, Manteca, California. This event was started in memory of Teresa McNeilage, who passed away [...]
U.S. Dept. of Justice – Violence Against Women Consultation, Set For Nov. 14, 2013
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe received an email from Kauffman & Associates, Inc. informing the Tribe about the upcoming U.S. Department of Justice, Violence Against Women Government-to-Government Consultation that has been scheduled for November 14, 2013. The event will take place from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on November 14th, at the U.S. Department of Justice, Office [...]
No Sale at Auction Tribe Fears Future Eviction
Any comment On Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013, representatives from the California Valley Miwok Tribe were in attendance today at the public auction held at 222 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton California, to observe the bidding process and make any potential bidders aware of the various multiple issues that they would inherit if they wished to bid on the Tribal Property. [...]