Ione Band of Miwok Indians

GMC - August 10 (In-Person)
2024-08-10 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | Evalynn-Bishop Hall, Charles Howard Park, 701 CA-124, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
at Evelynn Bishop Hall,
701 CA-124, Ione, CA 95640
Please arrive early to check in.
Lunch will be served.

Native American Academic Student Success Center Workshop (UC Davis)
2024-05-03 09:00 - 15:30 | University of California, Davis, 1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Transform Your Future College Motivation Day at UC Davis
UC Davis is hosting a one day workshops for Native American/American
Indian high school, community college and support staff/parents/guardians
on May 3rd 2024 from 9:00am to 3:30pm at UC Davis.
Workshops topics will include admissions, financial aid, campus and lab
tours, student panel and cultural activities, and education!
Program is free for all participants
To register for event see below link
https://forms.gle/gSsohyo3kmNeW5bL7
Download PDF of Event Flyer

GCM - February 10 (in-person)
2024-02-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
at Pokerville Hall,
Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth, CA
Please arrive early to check in.
Lunch will be served.

GCM - January 13 (Virtual)
2024-01-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Webex Event, Link for Registration will be emailed, CA
Virtual Teams Event. Register by 4pm on Thursday, January 11.
Attendees are counted by the Enrollment Committee to determine if there is a quorum before the meeting is called to order. You must register by January 11th at 4:00pm and be logged into the meeting by 11:00am on January 13 to be included in the quorum count. The event will be opened by 10:45am, so you can join early to be counted and help get the meeting started on time!
Please contact the office if you have any questions before January 11: call 209-245-5800 or email info@ionemiwok.net
INSTRUCTIONS: Registration is required for each attendee: Click here. this link takes you to the New Microsoft Teams Event Registration link
We recommend saving this information to your calendar for easy access on the day of the meeting.
The event will start about 15 minutes early so the Enrollment Committee has time to check everyone in. The meeting will be called to order by 11:15am, so please be patient as the Enrollment Committee does its work. Thanks!
If you know a Tribal Citizen without an email address or computer access who would like to join the meeting by phone only (no video), please have them call the office before Thursday January 11th to set-up their registration.

GCM - November 11 (in-person)
2023-11-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
at Pokerville Hall,
Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth, CA
Please RSVP with number and age of kids.
Please call the office with any questions: 209-245-5800

Seeds & Other Foods of the Sierra Miwok and Their Neighbors
2023-11-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Archaeobotanist Eric Wohlemuth will present about seeds and other plants utilized by the Sierra Miwok for food.
Wednesday November 1, 2023
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
**** FREE ****
Amador Senior Center
229 New York Ranch Road
Jackson CA 95642
Sponsored by the Miwok Heritage Center through a grant from the 7th Generation Fund for Indigenous Peoples.

GCM - October 14 (virtual)
2023-10-14 11:00 - 13:00 | CA
Virtual Webex Event. Register by 4pm on Thursday, October 12.
Attendees are counted by the Enrollment Committee to determine if there is a quorum before the meeting is called to order. You must register by October 12th at 4:00pm and be logged into the meeting by 11:00am on October 14 to be included in the quorum count. The event will be opened by 10:45am, so you can join early to be counted and help get the meeting started on time!
Please contact the office if you have any questions before October 12: call 209-245-5800 or email info@ionemiwok.net
INSTRUCTIONS: Registration is required for each attendee: Click here to go to the Webex Registration webpage. Then open the registration form by clicking on the blue Register button. After you complete the form and submit your information, Webex will send you an email with your personal unique registration ID, the event number and password. We recommend saving this information to your calendar for easy access on the day of the meeting.
The registration link will take you to the Webex Event Page.
The event will start about 15 minutes early so the Enrollment Committee has time to check everyone in. The meeting will be called to order by 11:15am, so please be patient as the Enrollment Committee does its work. Thanks!
If you know a Tribal Citizen without an email address or computer access who would like to join the meeting by phone only (no video), please have them call the office before Thursday October 12 to set-up their registration.

Big Time Celebration
2023-09-23 - 2023-09-24 | Chaw’se – Indian Grinding Rock State Park, 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Rd, Pine Grove, CA, 95665, United States
Big Time Celebration
September 23 & 24, 2023
Chaw’se Indian Grinding Rock State Park
Traditional dances, native arts & crafts, handgame tournament, raffles and deep pit BBQ
No drugs or Alcohol will be permitted at any time
All dogs must be on a leash
For information contact (209) 257-9196
Sponsored By: The Ione Band of Miwok Indians & Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians

Cleaning of the Rocks and Re-Building of the Granaries, and Potluck
2023-09-21 09:00 - 17:00 | Chaw’se – Indian Grinding Rock State Park, 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Rd, Pine Grove, CA, 95665, United States
Click here for Flyer.
Private Event – starting at 9am and going until work is done.
For more information and to RSVP: contact Rebecca Morla at 707-367-6443 or rebeccamorla@icloud.com. Please RSVP so we know how much supplies/food to have available.
Cleaning of the Rocks: only women** and girls are on the rocks cleaning – please bring your skirts, as you will be wearing them to clean.
** Ladies, please be aware that if you are on your moon you won’t be able to help.
Re-Building of the Acorn Granaries: Men and boys will rebuild the granaries while the women clean the rock.
Potluck: please bring what you can.
This is an Alcohol-Free Event.

College Application Seminar - Online
2023-09-14 16:00 - 18:00 | CA
Presented by the California Native Vote Project, this seminar will cover essential topics that can help you navigate the college admissions process and plan for a successful academic future, including:

College Application Process
Scholarships and Grants
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Native American Programs
…and more!

Please click here for a flyer.
To reserve your spot, please register using the following link: https://bit.ly/VCRS

Wildlife Education Presentation
2023-08-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Chaw’se – Indian Grinding Rock State Park, 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Rd, Pine Grove, CA, 95665, United States
An educational presentation by TriCounty Wildlife Care on wildlife conservation and how saving wildlife saves us!
Click here for flyer.

Chaw Se' State Park Guided Tour
2023-08-19 13:00 - 15:00, 2023-08-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Chaw’se – Indian Grinding Rock State Park, 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Rd, Pine Grove, CA, 95665, United States
Learn about the history, culture, and natural resources of the park with a tour of the museum, native plant garden and rock outcroppings.
Click here for flyer.

GCM - August 12 (in-person)
2023-08-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
at Spur Hall,
Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth, CA
Please arrive early to check in.
Lunch will be served.
Tribal IDs: If you need a picture taken or to turn in your signature, after the GCM please go to the Tribal Office-Committees-Suite 3. The Enrollment Committee will be there for 2 hours after the GCM.

Sierra Miwok Sinewed Back Bow Presentation
2023-08-11 18:00 - 20:00 | CA
Presentation by Protohistoric Bow Maker Chuck Loeffler on the Sierra Miwok Sinewed Back Bow and how to make one. There will also be an opportunity to shoot one of the bows.
Click here for flyer.
Location: 3025 Jackson Valley Road, Ione CA 95640

Chaw Se' Indian Grinding Rock Coloring Contest
2023-08-09 - 2023-08-31 | CA
Contest ends: 8/31/2023
For Coloring Page Click Here.
After you are finished, please turn your art work and cover page into Park Staff at the Museum or mail to:
Indian Grinding Rock SHP
14881 Pine Grove-Volcano Rd
Pine Grove, CA 95665

Interested in Being a Doctor - explore new UC Program: Avenue M
2023-08-01 08:00 - 2023-08-14 17:00 | CA
Classes begin in August.
California Tribal College is collaborating with UC Davis to offer Avenue M, a community college to medical school pathway program that aims to reduce barriers to entry to medical and other healthcare careers. UC Davis School of Medicine will partner with three 4-year institutions – UC Davis, California State University (CSU), Sacramento, and Cal Poly Humboldt – and a network of community colleges feeding into them, to establish this robust educational ecosystem. Avenue M aims to provide support and mentorship to students from all communities that have been historically excluded in medicine to become physicians.
UC Davis Webpage
CTC Flyer

Four Recent Supreme Court Decisions Impacting Tribal Sovereignty, with Stephen L. Pevar
2023-07-26 18:00 - 19:30 | CA
Come listen to Stephen L. Pevar discuss eight important Supreme Court decisions affecting tribes, and pick up a signed copy of his book: The Rights of Indians and Tribes.
In Placerville – for location, more information and to RSVP, please call 530-661-5767 or email info@californiatribalcollege.com.
Click here for flyer.

Tribal Leadership and Governance Certificate Program
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-27 | Red Hawk Casino, 1 Red Hawk Pkwy, Placerville, CA, 95667, United States
The California Tribal College’s Annual Certificate Program in Tribal Leadership & Governance provides vital information for tribal leaders, citizens, employees and aspiring leaders.
Topics of discussion include California Indian History, Tribal Sovereignty, Federal Indian Law, Tribal Council Responsibilities, Robert’s Rules of Order, Public Law 280, Cultural Resources Preservation and Site Protection, MMIW, Tribal Health and Wellness, and more.
Flyer

California Tribal Youth Leadership and Governance Certificate Program
2023-07-24 - 2023-07-25 | CA
In Placerville, CA.
For Junior and Senior High School Students.
Minors must be accompanied by their parent/s or legal guardian to register and attend the conference.
Scholarships available.
Website – with link to registration forms
Flyer
For assistance with registrations or for questions please contact the California Tribal College (530) 661-5757 or info@californiatribalcollege.com)

GCM - July 8 (virtual)
2023-07-08 11:00 - 13:00 | CA
Virtual Webex Event. Register by 4pm on Thursday, July 6.
Attendees are counted by the Enrollment Committee to determine if there is a quorum before the meeting is called to order. You must register by July 6 at 4:00pm and be logged into the meeting by 11:00am on July 8 to be included in the quorum count. The event will be opened by 10:45am, so you can join early to be counted and help get the meeting started on time!
Please contact the office if you have any questions before July 6: call 209-245-5800 or email info@ionemiwok.net
INSTRUCTIONS: Registration is required for each attendee: Click here to go to the Webex Event Info webpage. Then open the registration form by clicking on the blue Register button in the upper left side of the page. After you complete the form and submit your information, Webex will send you an email with your personal unique registration ID, the event number and password. We recommend saving this information to your calendar for easy access on the day of the meeting.
The registration link will take you to the Webex Event Page.
The event will start about 15 minutes early so the Enrollment Committee has time to check everyone in. The meeting will be called to order by 11:15am, so please be patient as the Enrollment Committee does its work. Thanks!
If you know a Tribal Citizen without an email address or computer access who would like to join the meeting by phone only (no video), please have them call the office before Thursday July 6 to set-up their registration.

Application Deadline: Native Youth Acting Camp - Free!
2023-06-30 | CA
Alter Theatre is now taking applications for their 3rd Annual Free Native Youth Summer Sleepaway Acting Camp!
The camp will be held on the campus of Southern Oregon University in Ashland, Oregon July 31st-Aug. 4th, 2023.
This free, one of a kind, five day, four night sleep away camp for Native American students in grades 7-12 is led by professional Native artists and designed for Native youth.
Students will explore theater games, character work, improv and scene work, while also participating in college prep workshops. The workshops, activities, food, and accommodations are free and they are offering a small travel stipend for each successful applicant to put towards their travel expenses. Applicants are encouraged to also reach out to their respective tribes to inquire about travel expense support.
Beginners encouraged to attend; no experience needed!
APPLY HERE: www.tinyurl.com/SOUcamp
You can also check out the Facebook event where info will be posted about the camp.
Click here for flyer.

Redding Rancheria Big Time
2023-06-16 18:00 - 2023-06-18 12:00 | CA
At Win River Resort & Casino

Friday: 6pm to 9pm
Saturday: 1pm to 11pm
Sunday: 9am to Noon

Click here for:

Flyer
Facebook Page

Miwok Stories Night
2023-06-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Learn about the storytelling traditions of the Miwok people.
Flyer
Sponsored by the Miwok Heritage Center and a grant from the 7th Generation Fund.

Yuba-Sutter Pow Wow
2023-06-10 11:00 - 2023-06-11 18:00 | CA
41st Annual Yuba-Sutter Pow Wow @ Yuba Community College, Marysville Campus.

11am to 8pm on Saturday
11am to 6pm on Sunday

Click Here for:

Flyer
Website

GCM - June 10 (virtual)
2023-06-10 11:00 - 13:00 | CA
Virtual Webex Event. Register by 4pm on Thursday, June 8.
Attendees are counted by the Enrollment Committee to determine if there is a quorum before the meeting is called to order. You must register by June 8 at 4:00pm and be logged into the meeting by 11:00am on June 10 to be included in the quorum count. The event will be opened by 10:45am, so you can join early to be counted and help get the meeting started on time!
Please contact the office if you have any questions before June 8: call 209-245-5800 or email info@ionemiwok.net
INSTRUCTIONS: Registration is required for each attendee: Click here to go to the Webex Event Info webpage. Then open the registration form by clicking on the blue Register button in the upper left side of the page. After you complete the form and submit your information, Webex will send you an email with your personal unique registration ID, the event number and password. We recommend saving this information to your calendar for easy access on the day of the meeting.
The registration link will take you back to the same Webex Event Info page. The right side of the page has spaces for entering your registration ID and password.
The event will start about 15 minutes early so the Enrollment Committee has time to check everyone in. The meeting will be called to order by 11:15am, so please be patient as the Enrollment Committee does its work. Thanks!
If you know a Tribal Citizen without an email address or computer access who would like to join the meeting by phone only (no video), please have them call the office before Thursday June 8 to set-up their registration.

Miwok Patriots - A Chronological Exhibit
2023-05-29 08:30 - 2023-07-31 16:00 | Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Learn about local Miwok war-time efforts through a chronological exhibit at the Amador Senior Center, Mon-Fri.
Flyer
Sponsored by the Miwok Heritage Center, the Amador Senior Center and the Amador County Arts Council.

Homeless Resource Fair, Amador County
2023-05-21 09:00 - 2023-05-22 17:00 | Detert Park, Hwy 49, Jackson, CA, 95642, United States
Free Overnight Event Open to All
Resources, Entertainment, Hot Meals, Haircuts and More!
For more Information: Click here for flyer or call Trixxie at 209.283.0142, Tyx at 209.273.9009

GCM - May 20 (in-person)
2023-05-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Evalynn-Bishop Hall, Charles Howard Park, 701 CA-124, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Please arrive early to check-in: Evalynn Bishop Hall, Howard Park, Ione, CA
The Enrollment Committee will begin distribution of the new Tribal ID cards in person at the May GCM.
If you need a picture taken or need to turn in your signature, please go to the Tribal Office – Committee Room – Suite 3 before the meeting from 9:00am to 10:30am.
Lunch will be served.
Information provided at the meeting will not be repeated at other GCMs. Please call the office with any questions: 209-245-5800

Traditional Miwok Games Day
2023-05-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Howard Park, 600 S Church Street, Ione, California, 95640
Come play traditional Miwok games: walnut dice, Indian football, handgame, amta, witpo, and more. All ages welcome.
Potluck!
Event starts at 10am, ending time listed is approximate.
Click here for flyer.
Sponsored by the Miwok Heritage Center through a grant from the Native Cultures Fund.
