Mission Indians

Yaamava' Resort & Casino Earns Prestigious Forbes Ratings in Three Categories

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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HIGHLAND, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Forbes Travel Guide announced that for the second consecutive year, Yaamava' Resort & Casino has earned Star Awards in three categories. The Serrano Spa earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, and The Pines Modern Steakhouse and Yaamava' Resort each earned a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award.

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  • HIGHLAND, Calif., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Forbes Travel Guide announced that for the second consecutive year, Yaamava' Resort & Casino has earned Star Awards in three categories.
  • The Serrano Spa earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star award, and The Pines Modern Steakhouse and Yaamava' Resort each earned a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star award.
  • "We are honored to be recognized for the excellent hospitality we prioritize every day," said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava' Resort & Casino.
  • "This year's Star Awards reflects the forecasted surge in demand for more thrilling travel experiences," says Amanda Frasier, President of Ratings for Forbes Travel Guide.

Land Donation Marks Historic Return of Ancestral Territory to Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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SAN FERNANDO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (Tribe) announced today the donation of more than 500 acres of historic ancestral land to the Tataviam Land Conservancy, a nonprofit organization formed by the Tribe in 2018.

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  • SAN FERNANDO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (Tribe) announced today the donation of more than 500 acres of historic ancestral land to the Tataviam Land Conservancy, a nonprofit organization formed by the Tribe in 2018.
  • The donation made by Land Veritas is the first-ever land donation to the conservancy and marks the first time in more than a century that the Tribe will regain ownership and stewardship over a portion of its original territory.
  • "We are deeply grateful to Land Veritas and Tracey Brownfield for reconnecting us to our ancestral territory," said Rudy Ortega, Jr., President of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians.
  • More information about specific plans and uses for the land will be shared by The Tataviam Land Conservancy and the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians as part of their 2024 planning.

David Wong, CFA, Joins Callan's Private Equity Consulting Team

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Callan , a leading institutional investment consulting firm, announced today that David Wong, CFA, joined the firm's Alternatives Consulting group as a senior vice president.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Callan , a leading institutional investment consulting firm, announced today that David Wong, CFA, joined the firm's Alternatives Consulting group as a senior vice president.
  • Based in the San Francisco office, Mr. Wong reports to Pete Keliuotis , executive vice president and head of alternatives consulting at Callan.
  • With decades of private equity and broader alternatives consulting experience, Mr. Wong will work collaboratively with Callan's institutional clients and consultants to implement private equity portfolios, including direct partnership evaluations, direct co-investment evaluations, and fund-of-funds searches.
  • "David brings tremendous value to the Callan team, including a deep understanding of the private equity and venture capital industry, as well as a passion for innovation," said Mr. Keliuotis.

10 Non-Profits will each receive $100,000 totaling $1 Million on Giving Tuesday thanks to San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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HIGHLAND, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will donate $1 million on Giving Tuesday to 10 impactful nonprofit organizations to support underserved communities across the nation.

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  • HIGHLAND, Calif., Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians will donate $1 million on Giving Tuesday to 10 impactful nonprofit organizations to support underserved communities across the nation.
  • Less than 1% of U.S. philanthropic funds go to causes that support Native American communities.
  • Nonprofit organizations in the Inland Empire receive less than $26 per capita compared to $262.99 per capita across California.
  • The Giving Tuesday donations are in addition to the 161 grants approved by the Tribal Council in September which totaled over $13 million.

Governor Newsom Signs Enforcement Legislation, AB 389, Increasing Accountability for Native Graves Repatriation Efforts in California

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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HIGHLAND, Calif., Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The passage of AB 389, the bill set to amend codes that will increase Native grave repatriation compliance in California, signals progress being made in reuniting Native families who have waited generations for the return of family history.

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  • In an effort to rectify these findings, AB 389 aims to improve staffing requirements that will ensure CalNAGPRA guidelines are adhered to; increase Tribal consultation to support the repatriation of ancestral remains; and, require annual reporting for accountability.
  • "While the outreach from our local CSU is a step in the right direction, the pervasive inaction across the system cannot be ignored.
  • We are grateful for the passage of AB 389 to hold California accountable and honor Native peoples."
  • Tribes expect to work hand-in-hand with agencies and ensure priority is placed on tribal consultation so repatriation is done right once and for all.

Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians Establishes Foundations for Future Generational Success with Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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LAS VEGAS, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle CloudWorld -- Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, a Native American Tribe in Southern California, has standardized its growing business and government operations on Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite to support its mission of being a self-sustaining, independent Tribe. With a single integrated applications suite to manage its finance, HR, and supply chain processes, the Tribe has been able to redesign operations to support its rapid growth and multiple new ventures, increase visibility across the organization, and improve decision making for current and future generations.

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  • After careful evaluation, the Tribe selected Oracle Fusion Applications to improve the efficiency of its operations and support the Tribe's long-term vision.
  • The Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians is one of the first casino-based businesses outside of Las Vegas to engage with Oracle on this potent operating system.
  • Finally, Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM) has helped Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians manage the complete source-to-settle cycle to minimize costs and risk and simplify supplier management.
  • For Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians, and other Native American Tribes that operate across all three areas, these challenges are compounded," said Steve Miranda, executive vice president of applications development, Oracle.

California Council on Problem Gambling Launches New Website, Centralizing Information about Self-Exclusion Programs in California

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The website provides a comprehensive list of self-exclusion programs at nearly all of the casinos in California, including information on how to enroll in these programs. Visitors to the website can also find resources to help them overcome problem gambling and access support services.

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  • The California Council on Problem Gambling (CCPG) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, HowToExclude.org.
  • Visitors to the website can also find resources to help them overcome problem gambling and access support services.
  • These organizations have played a vital role in supporting CCPG's mission to provide education, prevention, and treatment services for problem gambling in California.
  • For more information about the California Council on Problem Gambling and its programs, visit www.calpg.org .

Yaamava' Resort & Casino Wins 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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HIGHLAND, Calif., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel has been named the winner in two categories in the 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. First for the Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas, ranked No. 1 among fans nationwide; and Yaamava's fine dining restaurant, The Pines Modern Steakhouse, was also voted the 'Best Casino Restaurant' this year.

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  • HIGHLAND, Calif., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel has been named the winner in two categories in the 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards.
  • 1 among fans nationwide; and Yaamava's fine dining restaurant, The Pines Modern Steakhouse , was also voted the 'Best Casino Restaurant' this year.
  • Yaamava' Resort & Casino wins 2023 USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Award for Best Casino Outside of Las Vegas.
  • San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority's Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas , was also among the USA Today rankings.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Earns 2023 Great Place To Work Certification™

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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HIGHLAND, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the 'Tribe' and 'San Manuel') is proud to announce that its Tribal Government Operations and Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel received Great Place To Work Certification. This year, 81 percent of team members said it's a great place to work which is 24 points higher than the average U.S. company.

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  • HIGHLAND, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (the 'Tribe' and 'San Manuel') is proud to announce that its Tribal Government Operations and Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel received Great Place To Work Certification.
  • "San Manuel is grateful to our team members and proud to lead an enterprise that has achieved certification as a Great Place to Work® for the third year in a row," said Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
  • This recognition is one of many that validates why San Manuel is a great place to work."
  • According to Great Place To Work® research , job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a certified great workplace.

Governor Gavin Newsom Appoints a San Manuel Tribal Council Leader to Statewide Native American Heritage Commission

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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HIGHLAND, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that San Manuel Tribal Council Member, Laurena Bolden, has been appointed as a commissioner for the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC).

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  • HIGHLAND, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that San Manuel Tribal Council Member, Laurena Bolden, has been appointed as a commissioner for the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC).
  • She has a rich history of service to cultural and historical preservation related to the San Manuel Tribe and Indian Country at large.
  • "It is with gratitude and deep humility that I accept the role of a commissioner for the Native American Heritage Commission representing the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the California Native Community.
  • The Native American Heritage Commission was established in 1976, following the passage of AB 4239.