Tribal Nations News

A select broadcast of our recent news stories. Stories highlighted are the new market built by the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians, a park in Chula Vista renamed to Kumeyaay Park and The Kwanamii Run in opposition to a gold mining operation near the Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe in Imperial County. Additional information includes upcoming events in April and May 2024. Subscribe, like and share to increase our reach. For more information: https://www.condorvm.com/tnnsd Tribal Nations News is an independent news reporting platform focused on the Tribal Nations and people of the Southern California Region. Video Produced by Condor Visual Media

On Saturday, March 2nd the San Diego Seals Lacrosse team invited local tribes to the the Pechanga arena to bring awareness to the Every Child Matters initiative. Tribal members were given free tickets and some allowed to participate during intermission activities. It was a historic night as Tribes got to see an amazing game where the San Diego Seals faced off against the Toronto Rock! The Every Child Matters initiative's goal is to bring awareness to the atrocities of the Indian Boarding School policies that ravaged both Native Americans and First Nations people. This initiative seeks to bring light to those events and help with reparations, awareness, and honor those survivors of the atrocities. Each purchase of the Every Child Matters shirts through the online the NLL will honorably donate to the Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) in Canada and the Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition (NABS) In the United States. https://sportstechie.net/nlls-every-child-matter-initiative-raises-indigenous-children-boarding-school-abuse-awareness/ https://www.sealslax.com/ Cover photo provided courtesy by Sam Weinchez Captured by Weinchez (619) 786-7032 www.capturedbyweinchez.com Tribal Nations News is an independent news reporting platform focused on the Tribal Nations and people of the Southern California Region. #nativeamerican #lacrosse #sdseals

On February 27, 2024 Discovery Park in Chula Vista has been renamed to Kumeyaay Park. Kumeyaay (Iipay/Tipay) are the first peoples in the San Diego region, with original territory extending into Baja California. The park was originally named Discovery Park, in recognition of Christopher Columbus. In 2020 the statue of Christopher Columbus was removed after vandalism. In 2021 Chula Vista City council voted to ensure the statue not be reinstalled. These efforts were led by many groups, including Kanap Kuahan Coalition with support from Kumeyaay leaders. To get in touch with Kanap Kuahan Coalition, email kanapkuahan@gmail.com Tribal Nations News is an independent news reporting platform focused on the Tribal Nations and people of the Southern California Region. #kumeyaay #discoverypark #kumeyaaypark #reclamation

On February 15th, The Rincon Market opened it's doors to the community. Local residents now have access to a full grocery store, including a deli. A post office is soon to open adjacent to the market. Tribal Nations News was assisted with camera and editing by Rincon Tribal Member, Chris Viveros. https://www.yelp.com/biz/rincon-reservation-market-valley-center Tribal Nations News is an independent news reporting platform focused on the Tribal Nations and people of the Southern California Region. #nativeamerican #rincontribe #sandiego #market #tribalnationsnews

On January 27th, Imperial Valley Desert Museum opened it's doors to a new exhibit called Native Voices | Native Truths. This contemporary experience housed a wide variety of Native art from indigenous artists. Art on display includes paintings, photography and poetry! The exhibit is open from January through April 2024 during regular museum hours. https://www.ivdesertmuseum.org/ Tribal Nations News is an independent news reporting platform focused on the Tribal Nations and people of the Southern California Region. #nativeamerican #art #museum

On January 27, 80 participants all met and ran 20 miles from the Quechan community center to the edge of a gold mining operation recently approved by the Burea of Land Management. These participants ran in solidarity to show their dissatisfaction for the decision to mine on sacred land, and to remind others to always protect the sacred. Thumbnail provided by Colin H. Richard More information: https://www.quechantribe.com/article/oro-cruz-project In depth video by Hokan Media, Dan Golding: https://youtu.be/rOIEx1pmVEI?si=yzDPI8-bu8_4BH8l Tribal Nations News is an independent news reporting platform focused on the Tribal Nations and people of the Southern California Region. #NativeAmerican #Quechan #Kwanamii

As an intern for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and student at Cal State San Marcos, Aiden Valverde is asking for support from local Tribal Nations on information pertaining to traditional land use practices. Recorded December 2023. "The goal for this project is to learn about the compatibility of traditional land use practices in these butterflies habitats and the potential benefits it will have on these species. The benefit of this project for the tribal community will help expedite the process to allow traditional land use practices, to be practiced on these nature reserves where these butterflies are found." For more info contact: Aiden Valverde (he/him) (760)-315-9195 Science in the Service Intern Descendant from Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Tribal Nations News is an independent news reporting platform focused on the Tribal Nations and people of the Southern California Region.

Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel honors their veterans and Charlie Guacheno shares about his life and upbringing in the local community. November 11th, 2023 https://www.iipaynationofsantaysabel-nsn.gov/ Tribal Nations News is an independent news reporting platform focused on the Tribal Nations and people of the Southern California Region. #nativeamerican #iipay #veteran

In November Jamul Casino in partnership with GCG and Red Earth Movement hosted an Indigenous cooking contest. Where contestants from all around gathered and prepared traditional dishes in hopes to win the grand prize. This cookoff was one of the first of it's kind in our tribal communities and a historic one that may spearhead many more to come. https://gcgreen.com/ https://redearthmovement.org/ https://www.jamulcasinosd.com/ Tribal Nations News is an independent News reporting platform specifically focused on the Tribal Nations and people of The Southern California Region. #nativeamerican #food #cookoff

On Saturday October 21st, A fundraiser was held for Forrest Boren Jr. This annual event was held in part with Strong Hearted Native Women Coalition to help raise funds and awareness in the search for Forrest Boren Jr also known as O's. If you have any information please contact local law enforcement and if you would like to donate you can do so at https://strongheartednativewomen.org/ Tribal Nations News is an independent News reporting platform specifically focused on the Tribal Nations and people of The Southern California Region. #nativeamerican #mmip #forrestboren

On Friday October 20th Climate Science Alliance hosted in part with their Stewardship Pathways, Indigenous Food Sovereignty project, a prickly pear gathering at the Safari Park on Kumeyaay land. Participants spent the day learning about the biodiversity reserve and picking prickly pears, as well as learning how to properly prepare and clean the fruit. Followed by a wonderful meal provided by the Safari park as well as tasting the delicious prickly pears, and learning the importance of food sovereignty. To learn more about the event please visit https://www.climatesciencealliance.org/post/welcome-shannon-magee-to-our-team-as-she-preps-for-prickly-pear-harvest-event Tribal Nations News is an independent News reporting platform specifically focused on the Tribal Nations and people of The Southern California Region. #nativeamerican #safaripark #kumeyaay #climatesciencealliance

Excerpt from The Walter Munk Foundation: "The annual Walter Munk Day celebration honors Walter’s 80-year legacy of daring exploration and discovery through scientific research, education and ocean conservation. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the fragility of our oceans and showcase Kumeyaay Heritage and Culture." https://www.waltermunkfoundation.org/walter-munk-day Tribal Nations News is an independent News reporting platform specifically focused on the Tribal Nations and people of The Southern California Region. #kumeyaay #waltermunk #tuleboat #sandiego #nativeamericanheritage