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December 2013 Tribes in the News
TChumash Charity Golf Classic Raises $105,000 for Local Nonprofits
he Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation held another successful charity golf tournament this year, emotional support to families of children with cancer living raising $105,000 to be distributed evenly among three well-deserving nonpro ts: Court Appointed Special inSantaBarbara,Ventura,andSanLuisObispoCounties. Advocates (CASA) of Santa Barbara County, Dream Foundation, and Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation. Its services bene t families of children diagnosed with any
e ninth annual Chumash Charity Golf Classic, which was held in August, included a one-day tournament at Alisal River Course, a live auction conducted by local celebrity Andrew Firestone, a silent auction and a ra e, with all of the proceeds going to the three nonpro ts. e Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation o cially announced that the nonpro ts would receive $35,000 apiece from the proceeds.
e goal of CASA is to prevent abused, neglected, and abandoned children from becoming lost in the foster-care system and working to nd them safe, permanent homes
TMorongo Band of Mission Indians Turkey Giveaway Reaches 1 Million Meals
Tribal members and volunteers helped load turkeys on trucks at Morongo Community Center, for distribution to more than 90 nonpro t organizations and social programs across the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County.
“Words cannot express our appreciation to Morongo and their spirit of giving during the anksgiving,” said
helped the community for 28 years and we are excited to know that as of this year, our Tribe has helped feed more than one million people in need,” Morongo Tribal Councilman Tom Linton said. “One million holiday meals is quite a milestone but we have no intention of slowing down. At Morongo, giving is a part of who we are, and that will never change.”
as quickly as possible. CASA works carefully to match a highly-trained community volunteer with a foster child to ensure that the child’s best interest is served.
e mission of Dream Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their families facing a life-threatening illness by ful lling a heart’s nal wish. Founded in 1994, Dream Foundation serves more than 2,500 dreams each year and relies on a network of volunteers, sponsors and individual donors.
Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation is a nonpro t organization founded in 2002 that provides nancial and
form of cancer before age 18 and until age 21.
Since its inaugural event in 2004, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians’ annual golf tournament has raised more than $850,000 for local charities and nonpro ts. Last year, the event raised $100,000 for the Westside Boys &
Girls Club of Santa Barbara.
rough its Foundation, the Santa Ynez Band of
Chumash Indians has donated more than $18 million to hundreds of groups, organizations and schools in the community and across the nation as part of the Chumash’s long-standing tradition of giving.
he Morongo Band of Mission Indians distributed 10,000 free turkeys on November 18th, to charities and churches have helped provide more than one million holiday meals that provided 220,000 anksgiving meals to families, seniors and veterans across Southern California, a Tribal to the less fortunate.
spokesman said. “Morongo’s anksgiving Outreach program has
Darla Burkett, Executive Director of the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission, which received 400 turkeys from
the Tribe Monday.
Including Monday’s donations, the annual Morongo
turkey giveaway has provided more than 80,000 turkeys to help feed those in need. Tribal o cials estimate turkey donations from the Morongo Band of Mission Indians
WSinter Gathering Pow Wow at Spotlight 29 Casino
hare in Native American culture with arts, crafts, food, and spectacular song and dance at the Winter Gathering Showroom in a procession. Grand Entry times are Friday Pow Wow presented by the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, from Friday through Sunday, at7p.m.,Saturdayat1p.m.and7p.m.,andSundayat1p.m.
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December 6 through 8 , at the Spotlight 29 Casino Spotlight Showroom. Admission is free. Enjoy food, including authentic recipes like Native
Native Americans from across the United States and Canada attend the gathering for a fantastic display of traditional handmade dresses, dancing, songs, arts, crafts and food. If you haven’t attended a pow wow, this is a great opportunity for everyone, including children, to participate in a memorable Native American cultural event.
e Winter Gathering Pow Wow brings Tribes together to compete in dance and drum contests. In past years, more than 300 people of all ages competed. is year,
TSan Manuel Tribe Donates $1 Million to Philippines Typhoon Relief
$500,000 to assist with the humanitarian aid e orts.
e Category 5 typhoon left widespread devastation, a ecting 11.3 million people,
including 673,000 that are displaced. Funds from San Manuel will support the global response to Typhoon Haiyan. Half of the Tribe’s $1 million donation will be used for an immediate response from e American Red Cross to distribute relief items, repair and rebuild shelters, provide healthcare and ensure access to clean water and sanitation systems.
care services, with a special emphasis on child and maternal health; nutrition monitoring; medication; clean water; hygiene awareness and promotion; and psychosocial support and training for frontline health care workers.
e San Manuel Tribe has contributed more than $70 million to charities since 2001. rough partnerships with charitable organizations and community groups, San Manuel honors the ancestral Serrano value of sharing with others.
guests will see dancers in the Tiny Tots group (6 years and under), up to the Golden Age group, which will feature both men and women age 65 and up. Prizes are awarded for the top performers in every category. Be sure to join the fun on Saturday for the Spectacular Iron Man Fancy Special and on Sunday for the Men’s and Women’s Team Dance Special.
A highlight of the Winter Gathering Pow Wow is the Grand Entry, where all of the tribal dancers enter the
American Fry Bread and Indian Tacos. A variety of vendors will be on hand selling Native American jewelry and art work.
Winter Gathering Pow Wow is on Friday, December 6th, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday, December 7th, from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.; and Sunday, December 8th, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, call 866-377-6829 or visit Spotlight29.com.
he San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has donated a total of $1 million to help e other half of San Manuel’s donation will allow the International Medical Corps to the people of the Philippines in the catastrophic aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. recruit local medical volunteers to sta mobile medical units (mmus) in and around the e American Red Cross and International Medical Corps will each receive hardest hit areas. rough the mmus, International Medical Corps will deliver health
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