Indigenous peoples of California

Nearly 2,500 Acres of Land Returned to the Yurok Tribe, Adding to 34,000 Acre Contiguous Yurok Community Forest

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Wednesday, April 21, 2021
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With 6,311 enrolled members, the Yurok Tribe is California's largest federally recognized Tribe.

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  • With 6,311 enrolled members, the Yurok Tribe is California's largest federally recognized Tribe.
  • We sincerely thank The Trust for Public Land and New Forests for helping us regain this incredibly important property.
  • This watershed is invaluable to us because it provides drinking water to our families and is adjacent to an ongoing forest restoration project site.
  • Through responsible management of forests and other real assets, we create shared benefit for investors and local communities alike.

From the Holocaust to China, Rebekah Pace's Debut Novel Bridges Cultural Divides

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
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JAMUL, Calif., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Author Rebekah Pace introduces a compelling literary novel called The Red Thread.

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  • JAMUL, Calif., Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Author Rebekah Pace introduces a compelling literary novel called The Red Thread.
  • It follows a 90-year-old Holocaust survivor's journey to conquer fear and find his long-lost love.
  • That was 5 years ago, and is still relevant today as tensions rise due to COVID-19 and continuing sociopolitical policies.
  • As a Holocaust survivor, his story spans the globe, and eventually leads to Shanghai where he finds help from the most unlikely allies.

Sycuan Casino Resort Wins Several Industry Awards in 2020

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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SAN DIEGO, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sycuan Casino Resort won several industry awards this year including Best Casino, Best Poker, Best Bingo and Best Casino Resort Pool.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sycuan Casino Resort won several industry awards this year including Best Casino, Best Poker, Best Bingo and Best Casino Resort Pool.
  • Sycuan was named Best Casino by the San Diego Reader , San Diego Downtown News and San Diego Uptown News .
  • Sycuan also took home three different awards from the Southern Californian Gaming Guide including Best Poker, Best Bingo and Best Casino Resort Pool.
  • For more information about Sycuan Casino Resort, please visit www.sycuan.com or call 619-445-6002.

Jamul Indian Village of California's Chairwoman, Erica M. Pinto, Elected Chair of Southern Indian Health Council, Inc.

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
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JAMUL, Calif., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --On Monday, November 30, Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of The Jamul Indian Village of California (JIV), was elected Chair of the Southern Indian Health Council, Inc. (SIHC).

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  • JAMUL, Calif., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --On Monday, November 30, Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of The Jamul Indian Village of California (JIV), was elected Chair of the Southern Indian Health Council, Inc. (SIHC).
  • Having intermittently served on the 14-member SIHC board since 2004, Ms. Pinto will begin her two-year term as Chair in January 2021.
  • Based in Alpine, CA, SIHC provides a comprehensive range of wellness, professional health care, dental, and social services.
  • Opened in 2016, the Jamul Casino, located in Jamul, California, is owned and operated by Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC), a wholly owned enterprise of Jamul Indian Village of California.

Sycuan Casino Resort Celebrates 37 Years of World-Class Entertainment

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
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SAN DIEGO, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino Resort is celebrating 37 years of world-class entertainment with month-long celebrations in November.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sycuan Casino Resort is celebrating 37 years of world-class entertainment with month-long celebrations in November.
  • Sycuan Casino Resort began as a humble Bingo Palace in 1983.
  • Now more than 36 years later, it has becomea community landmark and one of San Diego's premier casino and resort destinations.
  • Sycuan also boasts a newly expanded casino floor for a total of 2,800 slot machines and 54 table games in a variety of gaming options.

$15 Million Donation from Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria Establishes Graton Scholars Endowment at UCLA School of Law's Native Nations Law and Policy Center

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
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The Graton Scholars Endowment at UCLA School of Law's Native Nations Law and Policy Center (NNLPC) will support five full-tuition scholarships for each of the law school's three classes 15 scholarships altogether.

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  • The Graton Scholars Endowment at UCLA School of Law's Native Nations Law and Policy Center (NNLPC) will support five full-tuition scholarships for each of the law school's three classes 15 scholarships altogether.
  • Jennifer L. Mnookin, UCLA Law's Dean and Ralph and Shirley Shapiro Professor of Law, said, "We at UCLA Law are immensely proud of our national leadership in Indian law.
  • Legislation restoring federal recognition to the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria was signed into law in December 2000.
  • Its faculty are among the most influential scholars in business law, constitutional law, critical race studies, environmental law, Indian law, evidence, immigration law, public interest law, tax law and other fields.

Statement By The Table Mountain Rancheria Tribal Council And Casino Board Of Directors

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Friday, March 27, 2020
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FRIANT, Calif., March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Table Mountain Rancheria Tribal Council and Casino Board of Directors have jointly agreed to extend the temporary closure of our tribal casino, originally effective from March 16-March 31, 2020, to a tentative date of April 12, 2020.

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  • FRIANT, Calif., March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Table Mountain Rancheria Tribal Council and Casino Board of Directors have jointly agreed to extend the temporary closure of our tribal casino, originally effective from March 16-March 31, 2020, to a tentative date of April 12, 2020.
  • Table Mountain Rancheria continues to closely monitor the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Governor Newsom's updates and status of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
  • Our tribe will continue to compensate and provide benefits to our employees during this extension of the temporary closure.
  • The health, safety and welfare of our patrons, employees and tribal membership remains a priority to Table Mountain Rancheria.

Jamul Casino Launches Mobile Loyalty Solution by JOINGO

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019
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LAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- JOINGO, the leading provider of mobile engagement solutions for the casino gaming industry today announced the launch of the Jamul Casino mobile app for iOS and Android.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Oct. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- JOINGO, the leading provider of mobile engagement solutions for the casino gaming industry today announced the launch of the Jamul Casino mobile app for iOS and Android.
  • With JOINGO, Jamul Casino receives leading-edge mobile technology that allows effective engagement with every patron via their mobile device.
  • "For our mobile application, we wanted to provide our patrons with a comprehensive and integrated mobile experience," said Josh Ford, CIO for Jamul Casino.
  • JOINGO allows casino brands to reach mobile users with highly personalized and interactive mobile marketing campaigns that drive increased reach, loyalty, and revenue.

American Hockey League Awards Expansion Membership To NHL Seattle

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Monday, September 30, 2019
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PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American Hockey League (AHL) President and Chief Executive Officer David Andrews announced today that the AHL Board of Governors has awarded an expansion franchise to NHL Seattle and Oak View Group.

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  • PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Sept. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- American Hockey League (AHL) President and Chief Executive Officer David Andrews announced today that the AHL Board of Governors has awarded an expansion franchise to NHL Seattle and Oak View Group.
  • "We look forward to partnering with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and NHL Seattle on this project."
  • Seattle Hockey Partners (NHL Seattle) is responsible for leading the newly awarded Seattle National Hockey League franchise and the return to professional hockey in the Pacific Northwest.
  • Nearly 90 percent of today's NHL players are American Hockey League graduates, and more than 100 honored members of the Hockey Hall of Fame spent time in the AHL in their careers.

Jamul Casino® Launches Poker Room with Tournament Featuring Poker Pros, Celebrity Guests, and $50,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
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Players interested in participating in the inaugural Golden Cap poker tournament may buy-in for $500 plus a $50 entry fee beginning February 11 at the Jamul Casino Poker Room, or at 10am on game day, February 15.

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  • Players interested in participating in the inaugural Golden Cap poker tournament may buy-in for $500 plus a $50 entry fee beginning February 11 at the Jamul Casino Poker Room, or at 10am on game day, February 15.
  • Bountied players include:
    "We are constantly listening to our guests and are thrilled to accommodate the growing market for a high-stakes Poker Room.The Jamul Casino Poker Room will be a popular addition to the casino," stated Erica M. Pinto, Chairwoman of the Jamul Indian Village of California.
  • For more information about Jamul Indian Village of California, please visit jamulindianvillage.com .
  • For more information about Jamul Casino, please visit www.jamulcasinosd.com .