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September 2006 Tribes in the News
TSan Manuel Band Donates $40,000 to Revive After-School Program
he after-school program at Emmerton Elementary program. Without CAPS, many students would go Arnold Schwarzenegger. en the San Manuel Band School in San Bernardino su ered a major loss home to empty houses after school, Principal Anne of Mission Indians announced the $40,000 donation in June when arson destroyed $45,000 worth Johnson-Curtis said. for the school where many tribal members, including
of supplies belonging to the Creative After-School Program for Success (CAPS).
On August 2nd, Emmerton Elementary celebrated a revival of CAPS, which provides student activities, sports and tutoring after school, with a $40,000 donation from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
Emmerton Elementary is a year-round
school, where more than 90 percent of the students are enrolled in the free or reduced-price school-lunch
PJowwows Celebrate California Indian Culture
Vice Chairman Vincent Duro, have been students. “San Manuel has had a continuing commitment to education,” said tribal spokesman Jacob Coin. “ We were especially concerned to hear about what happened because it seemed like the loss of materials and study aids were
such an important part of learning.
“We want children to have every means and resource to learn. e premium we’ve put on
education is really evidenced by our contribution.”
Drummers, dancers, Bird Singers and wonderful food and fun.
Morongo Band of Mission Indians 16th Annual Thunder and Lightning Powwow, September 22nd–24th at the Pow-Wow Grounds adjacent to Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Tel. 1-800-252-4499 ext. 23800: One of the largest of the annual powwows in the country, dancers, singers and artisans from Indian tribes throughout the United States and Canada gather.
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Local community, service organization and business donations have helped sustain the program,
which serves anywhere from 120 to 150 students. e school also received a donation of $5,000 from Gov.
oin in the Indian Powwows this month in tribal dance and drumming exhibitions and contests, Southern California. Powwows are open to traditional Indian food, and Native American arts the public and celebrate Indian traditions with and crafts.
dancing, drumming, games, fantastic food and craft sales. Southern California tribal casino hosts have spectacular powwows. Admission is free. Bring chairs and prepare for the sun and heat. Note than alcohol is not permitted, and please ask for permission before you take photos of tribal members in their regalia.
36th Annual Barona Powwow on September 1st–3rd, Barona Indian Reservation, Lakeside, CA, Tel. 619-443-6612: e three-day event includes
Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Traditional Gathering & 17th Annual Pow-Wow on September 8th–10th, Sycuan Reservation, El Cajon, CA, Tel. 619-445-7776: Drummers from Alberta, Canada and New Mexico are featured along with dancing, arts and crafts, and food.
Soboba Band of Luiseño Mission Indians 10th Annual Pow Wow, September 15th–17th, Soboba Casino, San Jacinto, CA, Tel. 951-665-1000 ext. 311:
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