Tribe Receives 24 Hour Reprieve on Foreclosure Sale of Tribal Property
Any comment On Monday, October 21st, 2013, the California Valley Miwok Tribe did everything within its power to save the Tribal Property at 10601 N. Escondido Pl., Stockton, CA. The Tribe was notified that the Tribal Property was scheduled for auction at 11:00 am at 222 E. Weber Avenue, Stockton, California. Tribal Consultant, Tiger Paulk was sent to the [...]
Stop the Eviction – Justice for the California Valley Miwok Tribe
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe has been notified that its Tribal Property is scheduled for auction on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 11:00 am, to be held at 222 E. Weber Ave., Stockton California. The Tribe is federally recognized, and is listed in the federal register. CVMT is a "landless Tribe" in that it does not possess [...]
USDA Food Distribution Program (FDPIR) Recipients Worried About Government Shutdown
Any comment On Tuesday, October 15th, 2013, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly USDA Food Distribution. Food recipients are very concerned about next months' food distribution. Not knowing if the government shutdown is going to continue. The government shutdown is causing many recipients, whom participate in the USDA FDPIR Food Program, to worry about how they are [...]
U.S. Government Shutdown – Federal Tribes Facing Economic Hardships
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe is compelled to bring to the attention of the local and surrounding communities, the dire situation the US Government Shutdown is causing to Native American Tribal Governments and their citizens. In quoting the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), "The failure to come to a budget agreement threatens the capacity of tribal [...]
San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) – Unmet Transit Needs
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe received correspondence from the San Joaquin County Council of Governments (SJCOG) regarding Unmet Transit Needs in San Joaquin County, California. Do you use public transit? Are there places in San Joaquin County that you want to access but cannot? Each year, the San Joaquin Council of Governments in coordination with local agencies [...]
Wellness of Family and Community – Antolino Family Wellness Center, Inc.
Any comment On Monday, October 7, 2013 the California Valley Miwok Tribe received a flyer from the Antolino Family Wellness Center, Inc. located in Pacifica, California. CVMT would like to share this information with our local and surrounding communities. About Antolino Family Wellness Center, Inc., Antolino Family Wellness Center (AFWC, Inc.) is a not for profit organization dedicated to [...]
California State Senator Cathleen Galgiani, 5th Senate District
Any comment On Tuesday, October 1st, 2013, the California Valley Miwok Tribe hosted a Meet and Greet meeting with Mr. Max Vargas, Deputy District Director with State Senator Cathleen Galgiani's District Office, Stockton, CA. CVMT and Mr. Vargas exchanged dialogue in which much was learned on both sides. It was a very pleasant and cordial meeting. This is the [...]
Tribal Flags Flown at the State Capitol – 46th Annual California Native American Day
Any comment Chairperson Silvia Burley attended the Tribal Leaders Forum at the 46th Annual California Native American Day on September 27, 2013. The Governor's Tribal Advisor hosted an invitation only event for Tribal Leaders prior to the general public festivities at the State Capitol from 8:30 am to 10:00 a.m. The Tribal Leaders Forum was held at the California [...]
Governor Jerry Brown Signs AB 1233, Medi-Cal Administrative Claiming Process
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe has received word from the California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc., that Governor Jerry Brown has signed into legislation Assembly Bill 1233. Assembly Bill 1233 authorizes Indian tribes and tribal organizations to claim, as a Medi-Cal Administrative Activity, facilitating Medi-Cal applications, which includes, but is not limited to, using the California Healthcare [...]
Yosemite Rim Fire – Geronimo Hotshots, San Carlos Apache Tribe – Firefighters
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe would like to convey our sincere appreciation to all the fire fighters, hotshot teams, U.S. Forestry Dept., law enforcement, volunteers and local and far reaching community members, and friends who pulled together to assist in the now famously known Yosemite Rim Fire, Stanislaus National Forest. The wildfire began on August 17, 2013. [...]