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August 2014 Tribes in the News
TAgua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Donates $175,000 to Local Charities
he Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians’ Annual Golf Tournament raised $175,000 in donations for ve Coachella Valley charities this
th
year. On July 7 , the charities received $35,000 each. e charities
include the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children, o ering counseling programs for victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse; the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City, providing after-school programs for children; the Boys and Girls Club, Indio Boxing Program, for training and classes with champion Timothy Bradley and sta ; the Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy, for equine-assisted therapy for special needs children; and the Nike N7 Fund, for sports programs for local at-risk and disadvantaged youth including Native American and indigenous youth.
All recipients expressed deep gratitude for the donations. John oresen, Director and Executive O cer of the Barbara Sinatra Center, said that the donation will allow more children to be treated as soon as possible.
Alma Guajardo, Vice President of the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City, stated that the money will be used in daily operations for upgrades to the organization’s facilities and for year-round sports programs. Champion
SOycuan Golf Resort Grants a “Make A Wish” for El Cajon Princess
boxer Timothy Bradley of the Boys and Girls Club, Indio Boxing Program said the funds “... will help many boys and girls out there who will go and try out for di erent tournaments.” And the Pegasus erapeutic Riding Academy o cials indicated that the donation will help to build a roof over its facility so disabled students can ride all year long.
n ursday, July 10th, Sycuan Golf with a DJ, and a ride in Cinderella’s horse- Resortgrantedaspeciallittlegirl’swish drawn carriage. Sycuan Golf Resort was when Noorhan turned 5. She lives in transformed into Noorhan’s royal kingdom
El Cajon with her parents, her older brother and sister and her grandmother. She was diagnosed with congenital thrombocytopenia, a life- threatening blood disorder. Noorhan had never had a birthday party, and was actually in the hospital on her birthday last year.
She loves Disney princesses, especially
Cinderella, and her wish was to be Cinderella
at a royal birthday party with all her friends
and family. Highlights of her wish included a
royal makeover complete with princess gown
with glass slippers, a feast of all her favorite foods, including hamburgers, spaghetti, cheese pizza and an ice cream sundae bar, a princess dance party
BJarona Band of Mission Indians Celebrates 44th Annual Powwow
Sunday, August 31st, from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. e weekend includes contest dancing in various categories, drums competition and cultural immersion.
e festivities will take place at the Barona Baseball Field, just one mile north of Barona Resort & Casino, on the Barona Indian Reservation, located at 1095 Barona Road in Lakeside. Admission and parking are free.
handcrafted arts and jewelry. In addition, more than 200 dancers from across the country will compete for more than $60,000 in cash prizes. For more information, call 619-443-6612, ext. 120 or visit barona-nsn.gov.
Noorhan enjoyed her Disney Princess Party at Sycuan Golf Resort. Photo by Aimee Cebulski
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with princess games and activities for her friends, making her very special birthday wish come true.
Make-A-Wish serves a unique and vital role in helping strengthen and empower children battling life-threatening medical conditions. Wishes are far more than gifts, or singular events in time. Wishes impact everyone involved: the children, volunteers, donors, sponsors, medical professionals and communities. For wish kids, just the
act of making their wish come true can give them the courage for their medical treatment.
oin the Barona Band of Mission Indians to experience Native Since its inception in 1970, the Tribal celebration has grown into a American culture at the 44th annual Barona Powwow on Friday, three-day event featuring traditional Tribal dances, singing and music, August 29th, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday, August 30th and a hand drum contest, authentic Native American food, and exquisite