California Rural Indian Health Board’s 45th Anniversary Board of Directors Meeting
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe (CVMT) received a flyer regarding the upcoming California Rural Indian Health Board's (CRIHB) 45th Anniversary Board of Directors Meeting. What: California Rural Indian Health Board's 45th Anniversary Board of Directors Meeting Where: Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino - 17225 Jersey Avenue, Lemoore, CA When: October 16 -18, 2014 Featured Speakers are: Cecilia [...]
CVMT Miwok Language Retention Program, Central Component of Cultural Identity
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe believes that its cultural identity not only consists of passing on its traditional knowledge and skills of ceremonies, dances, songs, medicines, preparing and cooking foods, arts and crafts, spiritual beliefs, sacred stories, hunting and gathering practices and retaining the Miwok language. Although the languages of the American Indians have survived under the [...]
September 2014 USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Any comment On Thursday, September 18, 2014, the California Valley Miwok Tribe (CVMT) held its monthly USDA Food Distribution. The FDPIR program was created by the USDA Food Nutrition Services (FNS) as an alternative to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, ie., food stamp program), for tribal members living on reservations; and Alaska Natives living within federally recognized tribal [...]
Department of Public Works, San Joaquin County Mandatory Water Conservation Measures
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe (CVMT) received an update from the Department of Public Works, San Joaquin County, Stockton, California regarding mandatory water conservation measures in effect. California is experiencing a serious drought and everyone has been called upon to help conserve. The following mandatory water conservation measures are in effect. San Joaquin County Water Districts - [...]
8th Annual Santa Ynez Chumash Culture Days: Oct 18th-19th, 2014, Santa Ynez, California
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe (CVMT) received a flyer from the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Cultural Department regarding the upcoming 8th Annual Santa Ynez Chumash Cultural Days event. What:Â 8th Annual Santa Ynez Chumash Cultural Days Craft Booths - Handgame Tournament - Food Booth - California Style Singing & Dancing All California Dancers Welcome! Sign [...]
Festival of the Americas Pow Wow, Oct 4-5, 2014, El Dorado Co. Fairgrounds, Placerville CA
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe (CVMT) received a flyer from the Foothill Indian Education Alliance, Inc. in regards to the upcoming event, "Festival of the Americas Pow Wow". What: Festival of the Americas Pow Wow All Drums and Dancers Welcome - Open to the public - Free admission - Competition Dancing - Drum Contest - Open Gourd [...]