Southern Tribal Chairmen’s Association TANF Newsletter Tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families June 2019 – Volume 22 Issue 6 At Pala, A Night Of Honors And Celebration For Native American High School Students By Gary P. Taylor, SCTCA TANF Native American students from Seneca Curo of the Barona Band of 17 tribes throughout was the Valedictorian County were honored at the of the Class of 2019 with a 4.39 grade Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s point average. She is graduating from Association (SCTCA) High School Ramona High School in June and will Graduation Celebration at the Pala attend the University of California Los Casino Spa Resort in early May. Angeles (UCLA) in the fall. The nearly four-hour event honored The Salutatorian was Joseph Ravago 122 Native American graduates. The of the Pala Band of Mission Indians. San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians He had a 4.38 grade point average, had the most graduates with 18. The just one-tenth of a point behind Curo. Pala Band of Mission Indians had 17 He is graduating from Great Oak High graduates and the Barona Band of School in June and will be attending Mission Indians had 14. Two tribes Georgetown University in the fall. each had a single graduate this year, As in previous years, the Graduation the La Posta Band of Mission Indians Celebration drew more than 700 and the . All the family members, relatives, friends, other tribes had graduating classes tribal leaders, elders and educators. ranging from three to 13 (see the The event began with an Opening names of all graduates and tribes.) Prayer by Chris Devers of the Pauma (Continued on page 4) In La Jolla, Avellaka Walk Shows Support For Sexual Assault Survivors By Gary P. Taylor, SCTCA TANF On a stretch of Highway 76 less than a mile west of the La Jolla Indian Indian Reservation, more than 250 people gathered for the Avellaka Sexual Assault Awareness Walk on the first Sunday of May. Men, women and children stood next to each other, some holding banners, others signs, almost everyone dressed in bright red Avellaka Walk shirts. Jim Clairmont, an elder from the Ficangu Lakota tribe in Minnesota, walked slowly to the front of the group, cane in hand, and gave a traditional blessing before the walk began. And, before the people began to move forward, he said the walk was important for all ages.

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The Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association “I thank all of you for making this move along the highway just beyond (SCTCA) publishes the Tribal Temporary Assistance for walk, for it is a walk we make together, the South Grade approach to Palomar Needy Families (TANF) Newsletter throughout the year at: men and women, young and old, to Mountain. The stretch of road was SCTCA / TANF P.O. Box 1470 lift up each other,” he said. “And as closed for nearly two hours so the Valley Center, CA 92082 we walk, let us remember we walk for Avellaka walkers could make the trip to E-mail: [email protected] our women. Do not forget women are the La Jolla Tribal Hall. (760) 746-0901 Ext. 100 closer to Creator, because like Creator, It was Avellaka’s 10th annual walk The newsletter is designed and printed by Tribal Print they bring life into this world.” to show support for those who have Source, a division of SCTCA. Clairmont continued, saying, “We suffered sexual assault and other need to also reach out to our men, to forms of violence. Representatives The purpose of the Tribal TANF Newsletter is to provide tell them it is wrong to strike a woman, from a dozen tribes throughout San the tribal communities with information about services provided by the TANF Programs and other important issues no matter who she is. Do not strike your Diego County and tribal members from concerning our rural/urban communities and families. mother, or wife, or sisters or daughters. throughout the region participated in This is something we must all come to the walk. SCTCA provides services to San Diego and Santa Barbara know in our hearts, that such things are For the first time in the history of Counties and the following reservations: wrong.” the walk, the event was recorded by Barona Cahuilla Campo Ewiiaapaayp Juana Majel-Dixon, a tribal member drones overhead, following the crowd Inaja/Cosmit Jamul from the Pauma Band of Luiseno from beginning to end. In addition, La Jolla La Posta Indians, echoed his remarks, declaring representatives from the Department Los Coyotes Manzanita that “we know what is right and what of Justice were also on hand to film the Mesa Grande Pala Pauma Rincon is wrong. In our lives, we have seen it walk and take photographs. San Pasqual Santa Ysabel too much, this hurting, these assaults Avellaka – which means ‘butterfly’- is Santa Ynez Sycuan on our women. It is something we must an organization dedicated to preventing Viejas end.” sexual assault, domestic violence and PLEASE NOTE: Then the walkers began to slowly abuse of women and children.. No articles or pictures published in the SCTCA TANF Newsletter may be reprinted or used in any manner without the expressed written permission of SCTCA. SCTCA is not responsible for any errors / mistakes on submissions added to our newsletter.

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“And as we walk, let us remember we walk for our women. Do not forget women are closer to Creator, because like Creator, they bring life into this world.”

2 SCTCA Tribal TANF Opens –––– DISPATCHES –––– New Office In Orange County Pala

Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association TRIBAL TANF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES Empowering American Indian Families NOW SERVING ORANGE COUNTY Beginning May 1, 2019 You can receive: Christina Arzate Cash Assistance At the old Tribal Hall on the , California Educational Orange County: Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc. (CIMC) held a Career and Fountain Valley Office Development Resource Fair in early May. Physical Address: Inside the hall, there were 17 booths with representatives 10175 Slater Ave., Suite 150 Career Development Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Ruby Duran from various businesses, organizations and agencies. Over three Child Care Stipend Mailing: hours, 25 individuals from Pala and other locations came to the P.O. Box 20199 Transportation hall to speak with the representatives and gather information Fountain Valley, CA 92728 and contacts. For More Infomation Assistance Please Call: Some filled out applications for employment, especially for Phone 1-657-229-2820 K-12 Clothing Allowance Toll Free 1-866-728-2230 an electricians’ apprentice program with the Union Pipe Trades www.sctca.net Training Center. TOPS_4/15/19 Filling out applications and speaking with employers was the whole point of the Career and Resource Fair, said Christina Arzate, Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association (SCTCA) CIMC Workforce Development Coordinator. has opened a new office in Orange County. “We wanted people to come to see if they were interested in a particular career or employment opportunity,” she said. The office – which opened in April and began providing As it turned out, the employers on hand were just as interested services May 1, 2019 – is currently located in Fountain in the people who showed up, Arzate said. Valley at 10175 Slater Avenue, Suite 150. It is just off the 405 “I spoke with the representatives after the event, and they Freeway and is approximately seven miles west of Santa Ana. told me they talked to a lot of good candidates – solid potential The new office is SCTCA’s first in Orange County. SCTCA employees,” she noted. “They were pleased with the people that did attend.” Tribal TANF now has a total of six offices serving Native One of the employers, Caregiver Provider, was looking for American eligible families in Fountain Valley, Pala, Escondido, employees in the Pala area. La Mesa and Manzanita in San Diego County and Santa Ynez ”We’re hoping to continue a positive relationship,” Arzate in Santa Barbara County. said, noting CIMC would provide the training necessary for those Veronica Streb, Assistant Sites Director, who had previously working for Caregiver Provider. been Site Manager at SCTCA TANF Escondido for 13 years, is Other businesses included Survival Systems International, which makes submersibles and has locations in Mexico, Malaysia, currently heading up the Tribal TANF program expansion to Dubai, Singapore, Australia and the United States. One of its offices Orange County. Desiree Herrera, a former Caseworker for 10 is located adjacent to the Rincon Indian Reservation, its blue and years, is now the Site Manager at Tribal TANF Escondido. white building clearly visible for decades along the roadside less “Our goal is to provide Tribal TANF services to eligible Native than a mile from Harrah’s Resort Southern California. American families who reside within Orange County,” Streb Sandra Brown, Human Resources and Payroll Manager for the Survival Systems, was at the company’s booth inside the said. “We will strive to meet our program mission statement.” tribal hall. “Our company is always looking for qualified people, SCTCA Tribal TANF’s Mission Statement reads, “Tribal especially Native Americans,” she said. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families will make available Arzate said she was pleased with the event, especially the tools necessary to promote the empowering of Indian considering this was “the first one we actually planned.” families to become self-sufficient so they can support and “We started planning it just a month before,” she said. “It all nurture themselves, their children, and community.” came together pretty quickly.” CIMC is planning another Career and Resource Fair in the near Along with Streb, Fountain Valley has five additional future, she declared. “I’d like to do this again – next time in a staff: Laura De La Torre Baeza, Eligibility Specialist; Michael bigger venue,” she said, acknowledging the tribal hall might not Tarascio, Career Development Specialist; Salina Anderson, have enough room if more people show up. Caseworker; Laura Lieras, Educational Coordinator; and But that would be a good thing, she said. And hopefully just as Velma McDermott, Administrative Assistant. many or more employers will show up again as well. “I was really excited so many showed up this time,” Arzate said. “I want to thank them and everyone who participated in this event. I thought that was great.” - Gary P. Taylor - Gary P. Taylor 3 (Continued from page 1) SCTCA High School Graduation Celebration Honors 122 Native American Students

Band of Luiseno Indians.“Creator, we come together tonight in a good way, to honor all these young graduates for their accomplishments,” he said. “We are all here to celebrate them, but also to remember all those who came before them, and led the way for them.” Devers also blessed the Eagle feathers that were given to each student in recognition of their graduation. In congratulatory remarks in the Graduation Celebration program, Chairman Robert Smith of the Pala Band of Mission Indians wrote, “Graduation is an accomplishment that demonstrates commitment, responsibility and perseverance and it’s an honor for me to share this important milestone with you. “Graduating is providing you with the power to pursue many opportunities – education, enrichment, employment and adventure. I encourage you to voyage out, explore, expand your horizons and grow. Meet new people, try new things and enjoy new experiences. Find wisdom and practice compassion. “Your graduation from high school is certainly an achievement, but there is a lot more to come. Please remember that anything is possible when you just believe in yourself. You are braver than you believe, stronger than

4 5 you seem and smarter than you think. May your graduation be just the beginning of a lifetime of fulfillment for you!” At one point during the Celebration, Curo, the CENTERPIECES Valedictorian, delivered remarks in which she thanked SCTCA would like to thank the children, her parents, siblings and friends for all their support over teenagers, tribal community members and the years. She said she has lived on the Barona Indian elders of the following tribes for designing and Reservation all her life with her parents and four brothers. constructing our centerpieces in honor of the “With four brothers, I learned to be competitive and to Class of 2019 High School Graduates: work hard for everything,” Curo said. In her written statement in the Graduation Celebration program, she also declared that “by attending college I will show not only my family, but my community that with hard work and dedication, they too can go to college… With this amazing opportunity I’ve been given, I will be sure to bring dignity, honor and glory to my Native community.” Ravago, the Salutatorian, also made a brief speech in which he spoke about, among other things, the challenge of attending Georgetown University in the fall. “I looked up the number of Native American students there,” he told the crowd. “I will be one of five enrolling in the fall.” Georgetown, a Jesuit university, is located in Washington, D.C., and has an undergraduate student body of nearly 7,700.

Barona Circle of Elders La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians Los Coyotes Tribal Youth Pala Band Tribal Youth Rincon Tribe created by Mary Lou Linton San Pasqual Tribal Youth

In his written statement, Ravago declared, “I am motivated to be able to do as well as I can in school in order to achieve my goal of being the ‘backbone’ of positive influence and success.” Throughout out the evening, dozens of graduates posed for pictures with friends and family at photo booths located in two corners of the vast conference room. The event concluded with remarks from Denis Turner, SCTCA Executive Director. He congratulated the Class of 2019 for their academic accomplishments, but also noted that “we still have enemies out there,” citing the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse in particular. Turner urged the students to consider continuing their education and then returning to their tribal communities as a way to strengthen Native American culture in the years to come.

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Class of 2019 Valedictorian Class of 2019 Salutatorian

Seneca Curo Joseph Ravago

Barona Band of Mission Indians Pala Band of Mission Indians Graduating from Ramona High School Graduating from Great Oak High School Attending University of California, Los Angeles, Fall 2019 Attending Georgetown University, Fall 2019

I am the second born of five children. I grew up with four brothers, The most impactful part of my high school career was when I went so I had to be tough and fight for whatever I wanted. I am the back to my reservation to work at the Pala Fitness Center. While oldest granddaughter of 26 grandchildren, so I have a lot of this wasn’t a place I imagined I would be able to impact and give responsibility. Some of my key attributes are that I am smart, back to my community, it enabled me to connect with the youth competitive, resilient, trustworthy and a natural born leader. I’ve within the reservation and provide a new influence upon them. lived on the Barona Indian Reservation my entire life and will be Bradley Guachino, the instructor of the kids Brazilian Jiu-Jtisu classes graduating in the top 10 of my 2019 senior class from the Ramona became a positive influence in my life and helped me get to where High School. I’ve always been active with sports and community; I am today. I feel there is a glaring need for the native youth for a I would like to give back to the Native youth by becoming an figure that is able to grow up on the reservation and move on to advocate for future Native athletes. I am excited to lead the way something off the reservation that allows one to thrive, due to this I for my people. By attending college I will show not only my family, took it upon myself to passively insert myself into the community to but my community that with hard work and dedication, they too, be that influence. I am motivated to be able to do as well as I can can go to college! I plan on participating in the American Indian in school in order to achieve my goal of being the “backbone” of Program at UCLA, where I am excited to meet and learn from other positive influence and success. Working at the Pala Fitness Center Native youth. With this amazing opportunity I’ve been given, I will allowed me to start this, my proudest moment of my life is when be sure to bring dignity, honor, and glory to my Native community! I was in a circle in the Jiu-Jitsu class and one of the students said “when I grow up, I want to be like you.” While this statement in itself wasn’t something major, it was the fact that my mentor Bradley, was in the room with us as well, thus I know that what I had been doing up to that point was working.

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La Posta Band of Mission Indians Alona Hill

Barona Band of Mission Indians Tenay Banegas Manuel Navarro Jr. Devin Christman Ravyn Nelson Seneca Curo Charlie Rodiguez Jenna Donayre Gerardo Rodriguez III Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla Dakota Hernandez Sage Saska & Cupeño Indians Caynah Milligan Aerin Scalco Audrey Black Jarrod II Chapparosa Gavin Nation Katelyn Welch Alyssa Chapparosa Damian Mariscal

Cahuilla Band of Indians Kiya Chacon Leigha Rae La Chappa Manzanita Band of the Nation Johnny Gomez Racine Wind Wisepirit Brook Baines Lila Gomez Kylie Bell

Campo Kumeyaay Nation Julia Connolly Allonna Paipa Izaiah Davenport Christina Pedregon Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians Zach Balcone Destiny Lara Noah Brane Neshay Linton Vincente Brane Lucas Oyos-Haynes Ryan Cosio Izaiah Salazar Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel Tonimarie Dominguez AmandaSanchez Fallon Osuna Danika Stalcup Donald Pena Pala Band of Mission Indians Mieileen Allen Ava Lopez Siena Allen Veronica Matranga Austin Cagey Valerie Morones Jamul Indian Village Danny Pinto Claresa Diaz Chance Morretti Brandi Garcia Joseph Ravago LA OL BA J N A D L Ralph Guachino Andy Reed Ortega

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8 Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians Kimmey Begay Edward Hill Ivan Barrett Cheyenne Thomas Cynthia Bond Madeline Majel Oz Healy Josiah Vigil Dominick Bonelli Ronald Powvall Shuuluk Leo-Ret Mya Dixon SCTCA Honors And Awards: Class of 2019 The following students received Honors and Awards at the SCTCA High School Graduation Celebration. (Academic Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians honors include the student’s tribe and the college or Madison Blakley Syanne Ponce university he or she plans to attend.): Smith Briggs Joseph Rodriguez Onyx Calac Justin Rodriguez Seneca Curo, Valedictorian, Barona UCLA Joseph Ravago Lexey Cunningham Thelma Rodriguez , Salutatorian, Pala Georgetown University Madeleine Kingsland, Pala Stanford Lorraine Mazzetti Jayda Toscano Mya Dixon, Pauma University of Utah Rick Mazzetti Selena Viveros Lucas Oyos-Haynes, Mesa Grande San Diego State University Atiana Ortega-Guachena Leah Chavez, San Pasqual San Diego State University Danika Stalcup, Santa Ysabel Palomar College Alexis Cameron, San Pasqual Grand Canyon University Smith Briggs, Rincon Point Loma Nazarene University Jewel Tellow, Jamul Cuyamaca College Madeline Majel, Pauma Oregon State University San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians Ryan Cosio, Mesa Grande Utah Valley University Zachariah Acuna Brianna Krebs Zachary Balcone, Mesa Grande Palomar College Jacob Bagdon Sabrina Martinez Tuupash Turner, Pala University of Arizona Savannah Blanco Alyssa Muniz Ava Lopez, Pala Mt. San Jacinto College Alexis Cameron Jociannah Murillo Walking Shield Award Winners Leah Chavez Winnie Sanger Jeanette Diaz Michaella Seager-Turnbull Lorraine Mazzetti Madeleine Kingsland Johnny Garcia III Dustin Sykes Alona Hill Alexandra Gonzalez Tyee Vasquez Joseph Ravago Michael Konyn Annie Villalobos Edward Onoo Po Hill Ryan Cosio Tuupash Turner Intertribal Sports Awards Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians Madeline Majel Annie Villalobos Aveleka Martinez Ernestina Smith-Trevino Lorraine Mazzetti Justice Simpson Matt LaChappa Awards Ryan Cosio Madeline Majel Danika Stalcup Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Joesph Ravago

Ciaunna Davidson Mikhaila Sprecher Contributed by Crystal Lara, SCTCA Resource Supervisor Kevin, Jr. Henry Sedrick Worrell Harmony Sigler

9 American Indian Graduates Are Honored At California State University San Marcos By Gary P. Taylor, SCTCA TANF Ten American Indian graduates were of the Santa Ysabel Band of the Iipay honored at California State University Nation, was also honored for receiv- CSUSM 2019 San Marcos (CSUSM) in early May. ing his Ed.D. (Doctor of Education) in American Indian Graduates Among the graduates was Rachelle Educational Leadership. Rodriguez, Peterson, who is the first CSUSM student who spoke briefly during the ceremony Tommy Cooper, San Pasqual Band of to receive a degree in American Indian in both Kumeyaay and English, was Mission Indians: M.A. in Educational Studies and Human Development. She presented an Eagle feather. Administration is a tribal member of the Soboba Band “This Eagle feather is significant to Rollena Guachino, Coville Confederate of Luiseno Indians. our people,” he said. “The Eagle is part Tribes: B.S. in Nursing Peterson and nine other students of our Creation story which has been Kelsey LaChusa, Choctaw: Multiple were given traditional Native stoles told through the generations.” Subject Credential in Elementary during the American Indian Graduate At the end of the ceremony, Chris Education Honoring Ceremony in the Courtyard Devers of the Pauma Band of Mission Nicholas Lozano, Pechanga Band outside the California Indian Culture Indians recognized the graduates and of Luiseno Indians: B.A. in Arts and and Sovereignty Center. The Courtyard outgoing CSUSM President Karen Technology is on the east end of the CSUSM Haynes, who is retiring at the end of Mary C. Madrigal Sandoval, Cahuilla: campus. June after 15 years at the university. M.S. in Nursing Joely Proudfit, Department Chair of “During your time at CSUSM, Marissa Marr, Blackfoot: M.S. in Social American Indian Studies at CSUSM, told you have reached out to the Native Work the crowd of parents, family members, American community, and you have Rachelle Peterson, Soboba Band of tribal leaders and educators she was reached out to our students,” Devers Luiseno Indians: B.A. in American Indian especially pleased with the Class of said as Haynes stood at his side. “You Studies and Human Development Emilee Ramirez 2019. have meant much to us, and you have , Luiseno/Cupeno: M.A. “Not only is Rachelle our first gradu- been a good friend.” in History Stanley Rodriguez, Santa Ysabel Band ate to obtain a degree in American of the Iipay Nation: Ed.D. in Educational Indian Studies, but another graduate, Leadership Connor Whitten, received the CSUSM Kayla Tilton, Chippewa: B.S. in President’s Outstanding Graduate Biological Sciences honor,” Proudfit said. Whitten, who Connor Whitten, Pechanga Band of received his degree in Psychological Luiseno Indians: B.A. in Psychological Sciences, is a member of the Pechanga Sciences; 2019 CSUSM President’s Band of Luiseno Indians. Outstanding Graduate and CHABSS Stanley Rodriguez, a tribal member Dean’s Outstanding Student Awardee

CSUSM American Indian Graduates and Joely Proudfit, fifth from left Daniel Peralta

10 San Diego State Celebrates Native American Graduates In Annual Ceremony By Karin Giron, Educational Coordinator, SCTCA TANF EscondidoPhotos by Dan Chusid

On Friday, May 10, 2019, San Diego State University (SDSU) hosted its Annual American Indian Graduation & Honoring Ceremony at the Mission Trails Regional Park’s outdoor theater, which is tradi- tional Kumeyaay land. The ceremony began with a welcom- ing by Dr. David Kamper, Chair of the American Indian Studies Program. A tradi- tional blessing was provided by Lakota Elder Chuck Cadotte. Bird songs were provided by SDSU alumni Jacob Alvarado of the San Pasqual Band of Kumeyaay Nation. In total, 20 graduates from tribes throughout the nation were honored at the ceremony. In recognition of their academic achievements, each graduate San Diego State Native American graduates with friends and faculty was gifted a beaded medallion, which was hand-crafted by local Native American professors for their support. Shurene Larae Premo B.A. in Social artisans. Native American Student The graduation ceremony recognizes: Work and American Indian Studies; Alliance Graduates were also gifted a Native American Students; American 2019 Outstanding Graduating Senior in graduation stole. Shurene Larae Premo Indian Studies Majors & Minors; American Indian Studies was recognized as the 2019 Outstanding Hospitality & Tourism Management Reyna Reynosa B.A. in American Indian Graduating Senior in American Indian Majors with an emphasis in Tribal Gaming Studies Studies. and Native American Scholars; Native Alexandra Toure B.A. in Interdisciplinary What makes this graduation ceremony American Scholars & Collaborators Studies with a Focus in Educational personal and intimate is that SDSU staff Graduates; Native American Student Leadership and a Minor in Cultural and professors introduce each gradu- Alliance Graduates; Elymash Yuuchaap Proficiency ate and speak about the individual’s Indigenous Scholars & Leaders Program Dean’s Outstanding Student Awardee many attributes and accomplishments. Graduates and SDSU Tribal Gaming Master’s Degree Graduates: Graduates are then given the opportunity Student Association Graduates. to share their personal journey, the strug- Eric Cruz M.S. in School Counseling gles they’ve overcome, and acknowledge Ann Huynh M.S. in Counseling with an their family, friends, and SDSU staff and San Diego State University Emphasis in School Psychology Marisa Leone M.S. in School Counseling American Indian Graduates Shafiq Sami Nashashibi M.S. in Counseling with an Emphasis in School Bachelor’s Degree Graduates: Psychology Susana Caracoza B.A. in Anthropology Lora Sherice Paz M.A. in Liberal and American Indian Studies Arts and Sciences Vermina Chao B.A. in Construction Kyle Mason Vance M.S. in Counseling Engineering and a Minor in American with an Emphasis in School Psychology Indian Studies Jennifer Kim Vo M.S. in School Counseling Gabriela Marie Coronodo B.A. in Design Marcus Yazzie M.S. in Accounting Ed.S. and Technology for Theatre and a Minor Graduates (Specialist in Education) in AmericanIndian Studies Tiffany Haswood Ed.S. in School Rachel M. Geisler B.A. in Journalism and Psychology a Minor in American Indian Studies Paul Pham Ed.S. in School Psychology Jade Lauren Johnson B.S. in Chemistry and a Double Minor in Sustainability and Mathematics Lauren J. Mapp B.A. in Journalism and a Minor in American Indian Studies Daniel Jason Peralta B.A. in American Indian Studies and a Minor in Anthropology Daniel Peralta

11 CULTURE Barona Cultural Center and Museum Receives National Award For ‘Exceptional Contributions’ By Gary P. Taylor, SCTCA TANF

The Institute of Museum and Library Services has awarded the Barona Cultural Center and Museum its prestigious National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given to libraries and museums that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. It marked the first time a tribal museum in San Diego County has received the award in the Institute’s 25-year history of presenting the honor. The Washington, D.C.– based organization announced the award in early May. The Barona Museum was one of two tribes receiving the award nationwide, the other the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Library in Sequim, Washington. The Institute awarded a total of 10 recipients across the United States, includ- ing one other from California, the New Children’s Museum in San Diego. “We are extremely honored to be the first ever Native American Museum to earn this recognition and it is a proud moment for our Tribe,” said Edwin “Thorpe” Romero, Chairman Barona Cultural Center & Museum of the Barona Band of Mission Indians. “As San Diego County’s are preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of first museum on an Indian reservation dedicated to the perpet- Congress. uation of the local Kumeyaay/Diegueño culture, the Barona Over the past 25 years, the National Medal has celebrated insti- Museum offers a unique educational journey for visitors of all tutions that are making a difference for individuals, families, and ages.” communities. As part of the celebration and ceremony, Barona Band of “It is a pleasure to recognize the 10 distinctive recipients of the Mission Indians Tribal Council Member Bonnie LaChappa and National Medal of Museum and Library Service,” said Dr. Kathryn Barona Tribal elder Pat Curo will travel to Washington, D.C. with K. Matthew, director of the federal institute. “Through their Museum Director Laurie Egan-Hedley to accept the National programs, services and partnerships, these institutions exemplify Medal on behalf the Barona Museum. They will also provide a the many ways that libraries and museums are positively trans- personal account of the power the Barona Museum has had forming communities across the nation.” in the community, according to a news release provided by the Matthew said the awards were “selected from 30 national final- Museum. ists.” She noted the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library “Pat Curo is a native language preservationist and one of a Service winners “represent institutions that provide dynamic few fluent ‘Iipay Aa speakers. The Barona Museum has helped programming and services that help communities thrive.” provide him with the resources to teach kids and adults the “Since opening in January 2000, the Barona Cultural Center & Native language and he also was an integral member ofthe Museum has become recognized as a leading resource for people committee that developed a 600-page dictionary to preserve interested in learning about the true history and culture of the the language for future generations,” the release noted. Kumeyaay/Diegueno People,” according to the Museum’s web In addition, StoryCorps—a national nonprofit dedicated to site. “Designed to preserve Native American history for future recording, preserving, and sharing the stories of Americans—will generations of Tribal members and the entire San Diego commu- visit the Barona Museum at a later date and provide an oppor- nity, the Barona Museum increases understanding of local Tribal tunity for Barona Band history through innovative exhibits, free community outreach to of Mission Indians schools and organizations, hands-on educational programming Tribal members to and workshops, a research center and a rare collection of artifacts share stories of how that date back as far as 10,000 years.” the museum has About the Barona Cultural Center & Museum helped to preserve The Barona Cultural Center & Museum is located on the Barona the history of the Indian Reservation at 1095 Barona Road in Lakeside and is open Barona Tribe and the Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from Kumeyaay/Diegueño 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information or to People. These stories schedule a group tour, call (619) 443-7003, ext. 219 or visit the website at www.baronamuseum.org.

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Self Paced Class Self Paced Class Computers Lab Self Paced Class Computer Class 1pm–4am 1pm–4am 1pm—4pm 1pm–4am closed @ 12:45pm Staff Staff OPEN LAB Staff on Fridays

Two Directions Computer Labs are open at all times during business hours. Make sure to sign in and out to receive work participation hours. 1313 JUNE 2019 Escondido Escondido BG Associates – SCTCA TANF • 201 E. Grand Ave., Suite 2D, Escondido, CA 92025 Office Hours Monday - Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm • Phone: (760) 737-0113 • Fax: (760) 737-0581 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY ABE/GED Life Skills/ ABE/GED Phillip Roy/ ABE/GED 9am–11am What Color Is My 9am–11am Welding 9am–11am Parachute 9am–11am Spanish (online/app) Spanish (online/app) Phillip Roy 9am–11am 9am–11am 9am–11am Math/English/ Clerical/Office

Phillip Roy/ GED Refresher 9am–11am & Phillip Roy/ Keyboarding Health Care 9am–11pm 11:30am-1:30pm Mechanics 9am–12pm 9am–11am (varies by client) 9am–11am Keyboarding (online) Keyboarding Keyboarding Reading Horizons Reading Horizons 9am–12pm 9am–10am 9am–12pm 11:30am–1:30pm 11am–1pm Reading Horizons Applied Skill Practice Computer Skills Life Skills/ Computer Skills 11am–1pm (GED) (GED Prep) (General) am pm Practical Life Skills 11:30am–1:30pm 11:30 –1:30 11am–2pm Open Lab/Job Search 11:30am–1:30pm /Applied Skills/ Open Lab/Job Search Open Lab/Job Search Open Lab/Job Search ED2GO /Applied Skills Open Lab/ /Applied Skills/ED2GO /Applied Skills 8:30am–4pm 8:30am–4pm Job Search/ 8:30am–4pm 8:30am–4pm (varies by client) (varies by client) Applied Skills (varies by client) (varies by client) 8:30am–4pm (varies by client)

To sign up, contact: Kayleigh Omish-Guachena, Training Director at (760) 737-0113 ext.13, [email protected] El Cajon SCAIR Learning Center • 239 W. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020 Office Hours Monday - Friday, 9am–4pm • Phone: (619) 328-0676 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Job Readiness Job Readiness Career Development Career Development 9am–4pm 9am–4pm 9am–4pm 9am–4pm Academic Tutoring Job Readiness Career Development Job Readiness Individual Training Plan (All Subjects) 9am–4pm am pm 9am–4pm 9am–4pm 9 –4 9am–3pm Individual Training Plan Individual Training Plan Counseling Services 9am–4pm Individual Training Plan Job Readiness am pm 9 –4 9am-4pm 9am–4pm 9am–4pm Counseling Services Counseling Services Quickbooks Certification Counseling Services 9am–4pm Career Development 9am–4pm 9am–4pm Training Quickbooks Certification 9am–4pm 9:30am–11:30am Quickbooks Certification Training Quickbooks Certification Individual Training Plan Training 9:30am–11:30am Training Parenting Training am pm 9:30am–11:30am 9:30am–11:30am 9 –4 Microsoft Computer 11am–1pm Microsoft Computer Certification Training Academic Tutoring (All Subjects) Academic Tutoring Counseling Services Certification Training Noon–2pm 9am–5pm (All Subjects) 9am–4pm Noon–2pm am pm Academic Tutoring Microsoft Computer 9 –5 Independent Computer Lab Academic Tutoring (All Subjects) Certification Training 9am–4pm Microsoft Computer (All Subjects) 9am–5pm Noon–2pm Certification Training 9am–5pm Traditional Traditional Noon–2pm Parenting Pre-Training Parenting Pre-Training Traditional 6/11 & 18 10:00am–2:00pm 6/5 10:00am–2:00pm Parenting Pre-Training Sacred Pipe TUPE Program 6/13 10:00am–2:00pm 6/5, 12 & 26 3:30pm–5:30pm

14 **No Microsoft Computer Certification Training Santa Ynez JUNE 2019 Santa Ynez – SCTCA TANF • 185 W. Highway 246, Suite 102, Buellton, CA. 93427 Office Hours Monday - Friday, 8am–4:30pm • Phone: (805) 688-1756 • Fax: (805) 688-6827 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Monday Office Hours: Career Building Life Skills Parenting Friday Office Hours: 8am - 4:30pm 9am 9am 9am 8am - 4:30pm Open Lab/ Open Lab/ Open Lab/ Job Search Job Search Job Search 12:30pm-2pm 12:30pm-2pm 12:30pm-2pm Basic Computers Career Basic Computers Skills Networking Skills 2pm 2pm 2pm Manzanita Manzanita SCTCA Tribal Training Program • 39 A Crestwood, Boulevard, CA Phone: (619) 766-3236 MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Culture/ GED Prep World of Work GED Prep Tutorial Entrepreneurial Class 10am–1pm 9am–12pm 10am–1pm 9am–12pm 9am–12pm Computers GED Prep Computers Native Arts & Crafts 10am–1pm 12:30pm–3:30pm 10am–1pm 12:30pm–3:30pm Parenting Class 12:30pm–3:30pm

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