Writer Lucy Goodison from England & Julio Guarita, Mayan Indian from Guatemala, Visit CVMT
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 [...]
The California Valley Miwok Tribe meets Mayor Anthony Silva, City of Stockton
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe hosted a meet and greet meeting with Mayor Anthony Silva, City of Stockton. Although there are many American Indians living in Stockton and the surrounding communities, the California Valley Miwok Tribe is the only federally recognized Tribe residing in San Joaquin County. It is said that, “when Mayor Anthony Silva decided to [...]
The California Indian Museum Presents – California Indians You Should Know
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe received a flyer from the California Indian Museum & Cultural Center located at Santa Rosa California, informing the Tribe about an upcoming event titled “California Indians You Should Know.” From Modoc leader Captain Jack to San Bernardino County Supervisor James Ramos, California has a rich history of individuals who are dedicated to [...]
SAVE THE DATE – California Tribal College Leadership Meeting
Any comment "SAVE THE DATE" - CALIFORNIA TRIBAL COLLEGE LEADERSHIP COUNCIL MEETING Thursday, April 17, 2014 Hosted by Morongo Band of Mission Indians Morongo Casino Resort & Spa 49500 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, CA 92230 Meeting will be held inside the 360 Ultra Lounge Details to follow: Please inquire to California Tribal College Coordinator, Crystal Blue, at [email protected] or 530.796.3400, [...]
March 2014 USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)
Any comment On Friday, March 14, 2014, the California Valley Miwok Tribe (CVMT) held its monthly USDA Food Distribution. The Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) program is administered at the Federal level by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, FDPIR is administered locally by either Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs) [...]
American Indian Public Affairs at the Social Security Administration, San Francisco Region
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe received correspondence from Ms. Kimberly Yellow Robe, San Francisco Region / American Indian Public Affairs Specialist at the Social Security Administration, regarding upcoming changes to the services that are provided at Social Security offices across the country. Ms. Yellow Robe writes, “Beginning August 2014, we will no longer issue Social Security number [...]