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OSceanside and Poway Schools Receive Barona Education Grants
ta and students at the Coastal Academy School in Oceanside received a $5,000 Barona Education Grant on February 19th, from the Barona Band of Mission Indians. e K–12 grade charter school plans to use the funds to purchase 6 computer tablets and 80 customized self-leadership materials
for online middle school programs. Barona Tribal Councilwoman Beth Glasco attended the event and presented Principal Marcy Cashin with the check.
e school’s grant was sponsored by State Senator Patricia Bates, who remarked,“Barona’s educational grant will help provide cutting edge technology and materials to Coastal Academy’s students, in-person and online, which will play a signi cant role in their future and the opportunities they will receive.”
“Coastal Academy is making a tremendous impact working to reinvent public education,” said Chairman Cli ord LaChappa.“It is our hope that this grant will encourage the students to continue to explore their educational interests and help them achieve their academic potential.”
And on March 7th, sta and students at Pomerado Elementary School in Poway also received a $5,000 Barona Education Grant. Sheilla Alvarez, Director of Government A airs for the Barona Band of Mission Indians, presented the check to Principal Luis Ortiz. Pomerado Elementary plans to use the funds to enhance its after-school program by purchasing materials to further develop a variety
TSan Manuel Band Donates $200,000 to San Bernardino Schools
of clubs ranging from drama and music to chess, gardening, and multi-media.
e grant’s sponsor, California Assembly Member Brian Maienschein of Northeastern San Diego, remarked, “After-school programs and clubs are an e ective and fun way for children to learn, develop skills, and build con dence. Barona’s Education Grant will aid in the development of Pomerado Elementary students by allowing children to discover new strengths and interests.”
“Education and development doesn’t end when the bell rings and is often enhanced by participation in school clubs and extracurricular activities,” said Cli ord LaChappa, Chairman of the Barona Band of Mission Indians.“We’re excited that our Barona Education Grand will help Pomerado Elementary to expand its after-school program.”
Since 2006, the Barona Band of Mission Indians has awarded over $2.6 million to 532 schools statewide to help bridge school budget gaps and
share resources through its Barona Education Grant Program.
e program is the rst of its kind in California created and administered by a Tribal Government.
e goal of the program is to create strong educational opportunities for the children of California building upon the success of the Barona Indian Charter School, which operates under a continuous improvement model. Schools throughout California can apply for educational grants from Barona to purchase much-needed supplies and materials that promote academic improvement. Each grant awarded by the Barona Education Grant Program is $5,000. Applications can be downloaded at Barona-nsn.gov/education.
he San Manuel Band of Mission Indians donated $200,000 for San e San Manuel Tribe’s donation will help support the annual Auto Club Bernardino County school programs on March 9th. e contribution to the Speedway STEM Day. It also will bolster the STEMapalooza student event that Superintendent of Schools’ Alliance for Education will support education o ers college and career opportunities through hands-on stem exploration.
instem(science,technology,engineeringandmath). eAllianceforEducation is a partnership among business, labor, government, community and education leaders in San Bernardino County. e donation was announced in a news release from the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools O ce.
National Indian Gaming Association Honors Daniel Tucker, Former TChairman of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
presentation of the Timothy Wapato Sovereign Warrior Award to Daniel Tucker, former Chairman of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation in San Diego.
e Timothy Wapato Sovereign Warrior Award is awarded to individuals who have worked to increase the opportunities and quality of life for their communities while preserving tribal culture, language and heritage.
Tim Wapato, who passed on in April 2009, was a citizen of the Wenatchee Band of the Colville Confederated Tribes in Washington. He retired from the Los Angeles Police Department and in 1989 was appointed commissioner of the
Administration for Native Americans.
“Tim was known as an advocate for tribal sovereignty,” said NIGA Chairman
Among his many accomplishments, Daniel Tucker helped to bring 100 percent employment for Sycuan Tribal members, brought a new daycare center to his Tribe, helped to develop Kumeyaay College, an accredited Junior College in California, and worked to expand the Tribe’s medical and dental facilities. He is also responsible for providing grants to elementary schools and a $5.5 million endowment to Native
American Studies at San Diego State University. “IndianGaminghasfosteredinaneweraoftribalself-determination.Itisthrough
the e orts of people such as Daniel Tucker and Tim Wapato that has allowed Indian people to maintain their way of life while advancing into the 21st century,” said Chairman Stevens, Jr.
Ernie Stevens, Jr. “Each year we look to honor a member of out tribal community
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e donation also will help educators from Riverside and San Bernardino counties learn stem strategies from industry experts. Funding will also enhance several middle school stem programs.
he National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA) held a Cultural who shares the passion and drive that Tim had. Chairman Tucker is highly Reception on March 14th, as part of its 2016 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & respected and well-known as an authority in Indian Gaming. He’s an innovator Convention at the Phoenix Convention Center. e evening included the and someone with a deep respect for tribal Sovereignty, culture and history,”
April 2016 Tribes in the News (Continued)