Ione Band of Miwok Indians

Acting Workshop with Monique Mojica
2023-02-08 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
In order to help prepare youth to submit for the 3rd Annual Yale Young Native Actor’s Award (The Misty Upham Award), The Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program is offering a special free Monologue Acting Workshop with acclaimed actor Monique Mojica (Guna and Rappahannock nations). This workshop is open to all Native Youth, not just Yale students. During this workshop actors 25 and under will have the opportunity to learn some tips on how to prepare their monologues from an incredibly accomplished professional.
Please email madeleine.hutchins@yale.edu to register for the online workshop or if you have any questions.
For additional details on the workshop click here.
The Misty Upham Award for Young Native Actors will be accepting submissions through Feb 28th. If you are interested in submitting for this year’s award, please email madeleine.hutchins@yale.edu for access to the folder of submission materials and click here for details.

Fire Making Kit
2023-01-21 10:00 - 17:00
Part of the Miwok Material Culture & Foods Classes Series.
Class will be held near Ione, CA, with some travel to gather materials.
Time listed is approximate – contact Glen Villa to sign up and get further details: glenvilla@sbcglobal.net or 209-256-3417.
Classes taught by Jennifer Bates and Carson Bates. Attendees must be at least 12 years old. Space is limited.
Click here for flyer.
Sponsored by the Miwok Heritage Center through a grant from the Native Cultures Fund.

CSCoC Youth Action Board
2023-01-17 15:00 - 16:15
Are you 14-24 yrs?
Do you have something to say about YOUR experience with:

living somewhere you shouldn’t
couch-surfing
doubled up living
living in a car or the street
unstable housing

Join the YAB at their first meeting!
Click here for more info and meeting locations.

GCM - January 14 (virtual)
2023-01-14 11:00 - 13:00
Virtual Webex Event. Register by 4pm on Thursday, January 12.
Registration is required for each attendee: Click here to go to the 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 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 January 12 to set-up their registration.

Docuseries Continued: For Our People
2022-12-27 - 2023-01-12
An Original Docuseries that takes you on a journey across Indian Country – sharing stories that demonstrate the success and innovation of Tribal governments as they build healthy, sustainable, and prosperous Nations.
Episode 3 premiered on December 15, 2022
To watch all three Episodes click here.
Presented by Self-Governance Communication and Education Tribal-Consortium (SGCETC) in partnership with Pursuit Films and FireThief Productions.

Miwok Stories Night
2022-12-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Sutter Creek Community Building, 35 Church Street, Sutter Creek, CA, 95685, United States
Learn about the storytelling traditions of the Miwok people and hear traditional stories that have been passed down through the generations.
Flyer

CA Tribal Youth Water Protector Certificate Program - Email Info@ionemiwok.net Now!
2022-12-16 08:00 - 2022-12-30 17:00
Very Limited Registration Still Available for the 2022-2023 Certificate Program – email info@ionemiwok.net now for priority registration.
Space is limited – first come, first served basis.
For California students currently enrolled in 9th-12th grades.
The program is designed to help students learn Tribal Water Law and Policies, California waterways, and the impact it has upon California tribes.
Courses: (Format: Online)

Fall 2022 “Tribal Water Law & Policy” – Instructor: David Sandino, Esq.
Spring 2023 “Introduction to GIS” – Instructor: JayLee Tuil

Course requirements: Internet and computer access.
Capstones will be presented during the 4th Annual Tribal Water Summit in Sacramento, California, April 11-13, 2023.
More information: click here.
Click here for Poster

GCM - December 10 (virtual)
2022-12-10 11:00 - 13:00
Virtual Webex Event.
Registration is required for each attendee: Click here to go to the 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 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 December 8 to set-up their registration.

Walnut Dice (Using Pine Pitch)
2022-12-10 10:00 - 17:00
Part of the Miwok Material Culture & Foods Classes Series.
Meet in parking lot in front of Kohl’s in Sonora, at 10:00am.
Contact Glen Villa to sign up and get further details: glenvilla@sbcglobal.net or 209-256-3417.
Classes taught by Jennifer Bates and Carson Bates. Attendees must be at least 12 years old.
Click here for flyer.
Sponsored by the Miwok Heritage Center through a grant from the Native Cultures Fund.

Career Pathways for Native Americans in State Service
2022-11-29 10:00 - 11:30 | CA Natural Resources Agency, Auditorium, 715 P Street, Sacramento, 95814, United States
Panel Discussion
CA Natural Resources Agency, Auditorium
To RSVP and get Zoom Link: Resources.ca.gov/NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
Flyer

Gather Pine Pitch
2022-11-26 10:00 - 17:00

BVR Fall Dance
2022-11-19 12:00 - 18:00 | Upusani Cultural Center, 4650 Coal Mine Road, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
All Dancers Welcome
Starts at noon and goes until all dancers are finished.
click for flyer

GCM - November 12 (in-person)
2022-11-12 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.

MHC Class: Making Acorn Soup
2022-11-05 08:00 - 2022-11-06 17:00
Two Day Class: Making Acorn Soup, will be held near Ione and includes winnowing, pounding, sifting and cooking acorn with rocks.
Contact Glen Villa to sign up and get further details: glenvilla@sbcglobal.net or 209-256-3417.
Classes taught by Jennifer Bates and Carson Bates. Attendees must be at least 12 years old.
Click here for flyer.
Sponsored by the Miwok Heritage Center through a grant from the Native Cultures Fund.

Elder Day - October 15
2022-10-15 11:30 - 14:30 | Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
1st Annual Elder Day
RSVP required by September 15: call Barbara at 209-245-5800.
A time to celebrate our elders, includes a light lunch, bingo and other activities.
In Pokerville Hall on the Amador County Fairgrounds.

MHC Class: Manzanita Cider
2022-10-15 08:00 - 17:00
Miwok Heritage Center class on making Manzanita Cider, will be held near Ione and includes gathering materials. Contact Glen Villa to sign up and get further details: glenvilla@sbcglobal.net or 209-256-3417.
Classes taught by Jennifer Bates and Carson Bates. Attendees must be at least 12 years old.
Click here for flyer.

GCM – October 8 (virtual)
2022-10-08 11:00 - 13:00
Virtual Webex Event.
Registration is required for each attendee: Click here to go to the 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 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 to set-up their registration.

Jewelry Making Event
2022-10-01 12:00 - 14:00 | Upusani Cultural Center, 4650 Coal Mine Road, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Elders and Tribal Member teachers and instruction.
Please RSVP to Ivan at ivan@bvtribe.com
Click here for flyer.

CA Tribal Youth Water Protector Certificate Program - Register Now!
2022-09-30 08:00 - 2022-10-21 17:00
Registration Deadline is 5pm, October 21, 2022 for the 2022-2023 Certificate Program – call now: CA Tribal College at 530-661-5767.
Space is limited – first come, first served basis.
For California students currently enrolled in 9th-12th grades.
The program is designed to help students learn Tribal Water Law and Policies, California waterways, and the impact it has upon California tribes.
Courses: (Format: Online)

Fall 2022 “Tribal Water Law & Policy” – Instructor: David Sandino, Esq.
Spring 2023 “Introduction to GIS” – Instructor: JayLee Tuil

Course requirements: Internet and computer access.
Capstones will be presented during the 4th Annual Tribal Water Summit in Sacramento, California, April 11-13, 2023.
More information: click here.
Click here for Poster

QPR Training - Suicide Prevention
2022-09-29 16:00 - 17:00
Learn How to Help Save a Life from Suicide by learning these three simple steps:
• Question a person about suicide
• Persuade someone to get help
• Refer someone to the appropriate resource
Join on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82986707153
Click here for flyer.

Big Time at Chaw'se
2022-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Chaw’se – Indian Grinding Rock State Park, 14881 Pine Grove Volcano Rd, Pine Grove, CA, 95665, United States
Click here for flyer.

Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund (PEAF) for Amador CTTP Participants
2022-09-01 08:00 - 2022-09-30 17:00
California Tribal TANF Partnership (CTTP) is now the Tribe’s TANF provider for Amador County.
Non-Recurrent Short Term Benefits for PEAF are available to CTTP Participants who are IBMI Citizens residing in off-reservation areas of Amador County.
This program ends on September 30, 2022. Funds are limited and the program operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click here for Flyer.

Santa Rosa Pow Wow in Lemoore
2022-08-27 08:00 - 2022-08-28 17:00 | Yokut Hall at Santa Rosa Rancheria, 16835 Alkali Drive, Lemoore, CA, 93245, United States
Hosted by the Tachi-Yokut Tribe at the Santa Rosa Rancheria.
Click here for flyer.
Go to Facebook.com/CaliforniaPowWows2022 for more information on this event and other Pow Wows.

Pacific Regional Hearing - ASBWS Commission on Native Children
2022-08-25 08:30 - 2022-08-26 12:15 | CA Tribal College, 2300 E Gibson Road, Woodland, CA, 95776, United States
Presented by The Alyce Spotted Bear and Walter Soboleff Commission on Native Children
Virtual and In-Person Registration for the Event:

Thursday, August 25, 9:00am to 5:30pm
Friday, August 26, 9:00am to 12:15pm

Expert testimony will be given on four key topics:

Physical, mental, and behavioral health.
Education and early childhood development.
Child welfare, juvenile justice, and violence.
Systems innovations and best practices in Native communities.

Flyer
More information on the Commission’s website.

GCM - August 20 (in person) - NEW DATE
2022-08-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Evalynn-Bishop Hall, Charles Howard Park, 701 CA-124, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
at Evalynn-Bishop Hall in Charles Howard Park, Ione, CA
Please arrive early to check in.
A light lunch will be served.

Wildland Firefighter and Chainsaw Training
2022-08-01 08:00 - 2022-08-10 17:00
Training offered by UAIC for Wildland Firefighter (5-days) and Chainsaw Class (3-days).
Wildland Firefighter class is pre-req. for Chainsaw class.
Send email describing your interest to Zack at zemerson@auburnrancheria.com or call 530.320.7371.
Click here for Flyer

Tribal Self-Governance Conference
2022-07-31 17:00 - 2022-08-03 17:00 | Hyatt Regency SFO, 1333 Old Bayshore Hwy, Burlingame, CA, 94010
Conference: August 1-4, 2022
Welcome Reception: July 1, 2022
Event listing on SCGETC site
Registration: https://cvent.me/08Yozm (Early registration discount through July 28th.)
Book conference hotel room: click here
To reserve an exhibitor or artist booth, contact Mandi Johnson at mandij@tribalselfgov.org or Jay Spaan at jays@tribalselfgov.org.

Certificate Program in Tribal Leadership & Governance
2022-07-18 08:00 - 2022-07-21 20:00 | Hard Rock Hotel & Casino at Fire Mountain, 3317 Forty Mile Road, Wheatland, CA, 95692, United States
July 18-21, 2022 at Hardrock Sacramento, CA
Registration Deadline: July 10, 2022
Register Now – email info@californiatribalcollege.com
For information go to: https://californiatribalcollege.com/
Cost:

Regular Registration: $995;
Student Registration: $795.00;
Online Registration is $700.

Tuolumne Me-Wuk Youth Conference: Traditional Ecological Knowledge
2022-07-11 08:00 - 2022-07-12 17:00 | Black Oak Casino Resort & Hotel, 19400 Tuolumne Rd N, Tuolumne, CA, 95379, United States
For Youth and Young Adults: Ages 14-23
Flyer and Registration Form: Click here (includes information on staying at the Black Oak Casino Resort Hotel – lodging is at a special conference rate if booked by July 8: call 209-928-9300.)
Questions? Call the Tuolomne Me-Wuk Cultural Committee: 209-770-0172

GCM - July 9 (virtual)
2022-07-09 11:00 - 13:00
Virtual Webex Event.
Registration is required for each attendee: Click here to go to the 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.
The registration link will take you back to the same 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 to set-up their registration.
