The California Valley Miwok Tribe thanks all those who sent gifts, cards and holiday email greetings. The Tribe is still struggling to keep its programs running and its tribal officers have even acquired additional employment to assist in keeping its governmental offices open. We as with all true tribal peoples do not operate the Tribe as a job, [...]

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, [...]

The Tribal Council of the California Valley Miwok Tribe would like to give a heartfelt thank you to all the individuals, local officials, family and friends who have opened their hearts to help the Tribe recover from the March 20th, 2015 fire that destroyed the Tribal Headquarters at 10601 N. Escondido Pl. Stockton, California. The Tribe is now [...]

Silvia Burley, Chairperson of the California Valley Miwok Tribe, celebrated her 55th birthday on July 15, 2015. She received many birthday wishes and would like to respond in kind by publicly thanking the following persons. Thank You: Danny Diaz – Owner / Director – Kokopelli’s Trail Flutes, and Harmony Station, a land management project in Northern Guatemala Ruben [...]

On Thursday, March 19th, 2015, sometime between the late night and early morning hours of Friday, March 20th, the California Valley Miwok Tribe’s Tribal Headquarters was devastated by a sudden and intense fire at the facility. Tribal members and officials who were staying at the property, some of whom were sleeping in their quarters during the outbreak of [...]

Any comment Posted are the names of local, state and government officials, celebrities, U.S. tribes, organizations, and friends & family that have sent season's greetings to the California Valley Miwok Tribe. The Tribe hereby expresses its gratitude by posting a picture of some of the cards & holiday wishes received. Thank you all for your support and valued friendship... [...]

Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe (CVMT) received a holiday gift basket from the Jackson Band of Miwuk Indians (Jackson Rancheria) whom are located in Amador County, California. “At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have [...]

Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe hosted a Meet & Greet meeting with Mr. Montel Jennings, President / CEO of the MLK Civic Council. Discussions centered around mutual concerns. The Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Civic Council is a national organization / think tank dedicated to neighborhood empowerment, enhancement of small business opportunities, corporate partnerships, a strong commitment [...]

Any comment On Sunday, April 20th, 2014, the California Valley Miwok Tribe celebrated Chairperson Silvia Burley’s 15th anniversary as the leader of the Tribe. Silvia Burley is currently the Chairperson at the California Valley Miwok Tribe. Chairperson Burley is the first woman and longest-serving Chairperson of the California Valley Miwok Tribe, leading the Tribe since first being elected in [...]

Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe hosted a meeting with visitors Julio Guarita, Mayan Indian (Guatemala) and Writer / Professional Journalist, Ms. Lucy Goodison from England. This was the first time for Julio Guarita to visit the United States of America, and upon making their final plans, they wanted to meet a federally recognized American Indian Tribe. Since [...]