Our Rights, Our Sovereignty – NCAI’s 69th Annual Convention and Marketplace, Sacramento, CA
Any comment CVMT's tribally-appointed representatives, Chairperson Silvia Burley and Vice Chairperson Anjelica Paulk, attended the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) 69th Annual Convention and Marketplace, held at the Sacramento Convention Center Complex, located at 1400 J Street, Sacramento, California. NCAI Agenda - Events/Discussions/Forums/Meetings/Receptions/Reports/Topics: US Fish & Wildlife Service National Eagle Repository Consultation – Native Women's Forum 'Violence Against [...]
San Joaquin Native American Veterans Lodge Donates Bottled Water to CVMT’s USDA Food Distribution
Any comment On Thursday, October 18th, 2012, the California Valley Miwok Tribe held their monthly USDA Food Distribution. CVMT staffer Tiger Paulk and Tule River staffer Mr. Ronald Buckman loaded carts with boxes of food to be picked up by recipients. The distribution was held later in the evening, but that didn't deter attendees from traveling to the CVMT [...]
CVMT Hosts “Resume Workshop” for Native American Community
Any comment The California Valley Miwok Tribe hosted a resume workshop to assist participants in learning how to create a resume. The workshop consisted of resume worksheets, sample objectives and goals, interview checklists, power words for resumes; community resource information and California Tribal Nations contact lists. The major purpose of the resume is to get a job interview. Unlike [...]
September 2012 USDA Food Distribution (FDIR) Held at the California Valley Miwok Tribe
Any comment On Tuesday, September 18th, 2012, CVMT held its monthly USDA Food Distribution. Tiger Paulk, CVMT Tribal Staffer, assisted Tule River staffer Mr. Ronald Buckman and Mr. Jesus Salas load the carts with boxes of food for recipients to pick up. Attendees have expressed their gratitude for the USDA Food Program, especially since food and gas prices are [...]
CVMT Tribal Member Tristian Wallace Receives Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Artwork
Any comment On Thursday, September 13th, 2012, CVMT Vice Chairperson Anjelica Paulk awarded 16-year-old Tribal Member Tristian Wallace with a Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Artwork. Tristian has been drawing since she was three years old. It is her passion and her hope for the future is to become a graphic designer. Tristian was asked to design an image [...]
Department of Transportation District 10 Consults with the California Valley Miwok Tribe
Any comment On Monday, August 27th, 2012, the California Valley Miwok Tribe hosted a consultation meeting with the Department of Transportation District 10 and invited guests, regarding the Harney Lane/UPRR Grade Separation Project. CVMT requested a project-specific consultation meeting with Caltrans District 10 because federal monies are being furnished by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to partially fund the [...]