Food Insecurity Remains a Real Challenge in America
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly U.S. Food Distribution on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 10601 N. Escondido Pl., Stockton, California. For families and individuals interested in participating in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (RDPIR), or would like to receive more information regarding the food distribution program, you may contact the CVMT Tribal [...]
Chairperson Silvia Burley Recalls Her Childhood as a Miwok Indian
Any comment The following story is strictly the personal recounting of Chairperson Silvia Burley, in her own words. "I grew up hearing my grandparents, aunts, uncles, mother, cousins, relatives and friends from the other Miwok tribes speaking Miwok. At a young age, it was confusing for me to go to public school and hear the English language being substituted [...]
Big Time Celebration at Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock State Park
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe received a flyer in regards to the upcoming Big Time Celebration scheduled to be held at the Chaw'se Indian Grinding Rock State Park, located at 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Road, Pine Grove, California 95665. The Big Time Celebration has been scheduled for Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th, 2013. There will [...]
Morada Neighborhood Watch Program Honored With 2013 National Award
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe congratulates the Morada Neighborhood Watch Program for their excellent work in deterring crime in the community of Morada. Each year only three (3) of these awards are given out in the entire nation. Morada's NW got one of those three awards. On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 the San Joaquin County Sheriff Steve [...]
Governor Jerry Brown Appoints Senior Advisor for Tribal Compact Negotiations
Any comment Today, the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) is hosting a Roundtable Discussion at the Thunder Valley Casino Resort (1200 Athens Ave, Lincoln, CA) in which Mr. Jacob Appelsmith will introduce to Tribal Leaders, the newly appointed Joginder Dhillon as the Senior Advisor for tribal negotiations in the Office of the Governor. Below is the press release [...]
CVMT – USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Any comment On Tuesday, August 20, 2013, the California Valley Miwok Tribe had its monthly USDA Commodity Food Distribution. USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) applications can be requested by calling the California Valley Miwok Tribe's Tribal Office at 209-931-4567 located in San Joaquin County, CA. For more in depth information on the food program or to [...]
Talking Leaves Book Project – Free Books
Any comment On August 13, 2013, the California Valley Miwok Tribe received a shipment of free books from the Talking Leaves Book Project, Seattle, WA 98145, the shipment was in response to an official request the Tribe made on July 11, 2013. CVMT is participating in the free book program. CVMT received an email from the American Indian Library [...]
Tribal Elder Mildred Burley, Certified Indian Artisan and Traditional Miwok Basket Maker
Any comment On Monday, August 5th, 2013, the California Valley Miwok Tribe is honored to feature Tribal Elder Mildred Burley on the official Tribal website. It is with great pleasure that the Tribe acknowledges tribal elder, Mildred Burley whom is a fluent speaker of the Plains / Central / Sierra Miwok language. Mildred received her official certification from the [...]
USA.gov Team – Tips to Prevent and Report Identity Theft
Any comment On Monday, July 22nd, 2013, the California Valley Miwok Tribe decided to post this public service announcement (received from the USA.gov Team) because this involves subject matter that the Tribe knows all too well. For more info call: 1-800-FED-INFO (333-4636). Identity thieves steal your personal information to commit fraud. They can damage your credit status and make [...]
July FDPIR USDA Food Dist. – USDA Recipes Cookbook and CDC Extreme Heat Prevention Guide
Any comment On Friday, July 19th, 2013, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held its monthly USDA Food Distribution. The USDA Food recipients are always happy to pick up their monthly food allotments from Tule River Staffer Ronald Buckman. Even in hard times, there are plenty of smiles to go around. The Tribe and the participants are grateful to the [...]