By Shelby Martin, The (Eugene) Register-Guard
EUGENE, Ore. - When his foreign language instructor says something, University of Oregon freshman Carson Viles knows it’s important to pay attention.
“I might never get a chance to hear that phrase again,” he said.

Posted on February 28th, 2009 by hunwut
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Backlash to opposing mascots exposes racism in coastal California town
By Brenda Norrell
CARPINTERIA, Calif. - A 15-year-old Chumash youth received death threats because he urged his high school to eliminate sports mascots which are degrading and mock Native Americans and their culture.
After those deaths were reported to police in this small coastal town, 90 minutes north [...]

Posted on February 27th, 2009 by hunwut
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The Morongo Band of Mission Indians has opened First Californian credit union on the reservation.
The new cedit union was developed in conjunction with the California Indian Consortium to provide banking, financial services and financial educational opportunities to Morongo tribal members and their families and Morongo employees and vendors.

Posted on February 27th, 2009 by hunwut
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NEAR CABAZON - The Morongo Band of Mission Indians opened the doors to its new administrative complex on the Indian reservation near Cabazon.
They began with grand opening celebrations which included speakers from several local government officials, a luncheon, and a traditional Native American song and dance.

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Blackfire returns with their combustible mix of politics and music
By Darrell Jónsson - For the Post
The history of rock ‘n’ roll, like just about everything in the Americas, is inseparable from the Native American legacy. From the beginning, Johnny Cash, claiming Cherokee heritage, shared Elvis’ early rockabilly stage. Gene Clark’s Amerindian Midwestern country style lent [...]

Posted on February 26th, 2009 by hunwut
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By Roy Cook
This is a fine night to hear Vickie Gambala announce the good news that the dance program will be funded by SCAIR through June for sure!
This February 25, 2009 Wednesday night at the Normal Heights Community Center is another occasion for warm and friendly feelings. It is also a fine night to sing [...]

Posted on February 26th, 2009 by hunwut
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NBCSanDiego.com
Local tribal leaders are saying that federal aid is “welcome and needed,” according to a published report.
Tribes in San Diego and Riverside counties will be looking to get a share of billions of dollars set aside for Indian Country in the federal economic stimulus package approved earlier this month by Congress, reported the North County [...]

Posted on February 26th, 2009 by hunwut
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Voluntary, pro-active effort saves water and reduces carbon footprint
In a voluntary, pro-active approach to water conservation and environmental stewardship, Barona Creek Golf Club, recipient of the Bronze Signature Sanctuary Certification from Audubon International, announced an ambitious turf reduction project that will lower irrigation and maintenance needs to enhance its conservation of natural resources.

Posted on February 24th, 2009 by hunwut
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By IMPERIAL VALLEY STAFF
We’ve long thought the Calexico casino project would be good for the city and it’s nice to finally see a bit of movement on that front, but we hope the city isn’t putting all its eggs in one basket prematurely.
On Monday, the Calexico Planning Commission gave its nod of approval that will [...]

Posted on February 24th, 2009 by hunwut
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SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Viejas Casino, one of southern California’s most successful casinos, is reaffirming its commitment to combat problem gambling during National Problem Gambling Awareness Week March 1-7, 2009.
Viejas Casino has been a national leader in efforts to bring awareness to the issue of problem gambling. In 2007, Viejas Casino became the first casino in the [...]

Posted on February 24th, 2009 by hunwut
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