Mission Indians

BLISS Opens Eco-Friendly Car Wash in the City of Covina

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星期四, 五月 16, 2024
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COVINA, Calif., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern California-based BLISS Car Wash has opened its 11th eco-friendly state-of-the-art car wash. The new environmentally-focused car wash at 744 N. Grand Ave in Covina features two lanes, making it easier and faster for guests and members to check in. Starting today, as part of the grand opening celebration, BLISS is offering ten days of free car washes, and you can sign up to get 30 days of free unlimited car washes.

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  • COVINA, Calif., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southern California-based BLISS Car Wash has opened its 11th eco-friendly state-of-the-art car wash.
  • The new environmentally-focused car wash at 744 N. Grand Ave in Covina features two lanes, making it easier and faster for guests and members to check in.
  • Renowned artist and surrealist painter Samuel Hagai has painted the car wash tunnel building with a captivating mural, paying homage to the City of Covina.
  • “At BLISS Car Wash, we are committed to using eco-friendly car washes to help with water conservation in California.

SWAIA Native Fashion Successfully Launches First U.S. Indigenous Fashion Week

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星期二, 五月 14, 2024
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SANTA FE, N.M., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts is excited to share the outcomes of its inaugural Native Fashion Week in Santa Fe.

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  • SANTA FE, N.M., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts is excited to share the outcomes of its inaugural Native Fashion Week in Santa Fe.
  • The next day's "All About Indigenous Fashion Symposium," hosted at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture (MIAC), was a resounding success, with a fully booked four-panel discussion symposium.
  • On Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, SWAIA Native Fashion presented two daily fashion shows— showcasing a total of 17 Indigenous North American designers from the U.S. and Canada, 140 models, and the work of over 30 independent makeup and hair artists.
  • "We are taking this moment to acknowledge the successful launch of a new, annual, native fashion week under the SWAIA brand authority.

AEG and Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel Announce 16th Year in Partnership, Shaping the Future of Sports and Live Entertainment Across Southern California

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星期一, 四月 15, 2024
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"We are excited to extend our partnership with AEG," said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava'.

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  • "We are excited to extend our partnership with AEG," said Kenji Hall, General Manager of Yaamava'.
  • “AEG and Yaamava’ have similar goals: creating memorable, best-in-class experiences that last for a lifetime.
  • Additionally, the partners will further their joint community outreach initiatives, with a focus on giving back to the people they both serve across the Southern California region.
  • Yaamava’ will also co-create custom grassroots programs designed to enrich the Inland Empire in partnership with the LA Galaxy.

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

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星期三, 二月 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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星期三, 一月 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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星期五, 十二月 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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星期二, 十一月 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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星期三, 十月 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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星期一, 九月 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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星期二, 九月 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 .