Ione Band of Miwok Indians

GCM - December 10 (virtual)
2022-12-10 11:00 - 13:00 UTC | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA

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.
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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 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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 | CA
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.
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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 | CA
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.
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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 | CA
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.

Native Youth Camp by MACT
2022-06-26 - 2022-06-29 | Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA, 92950, United States
for Native Youth: 10-15 years old
Chaperones: 16-18 years old
Application Deadline: May 16, 2022
Event Information Flyer
Contact your local MACT NAS Case Manager for more details!

Living Language Circle - Registration Open
2022-06-24 08:00 - 2022-08-04 17:00 | CA Tribal College, 2300 E Gibson Road, Woodland, CA, 95776, United States
CA Native Language Teachers Conference
Save the Date! August 2-4, 2022
Registration is Open!
A room block is available at a discounted rate at Comfort Inn Suites, Woodland, CA: Book Room

GONA 2022 - Native Youth 14-17
2022-06-24 - 2022-06-26 | Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA, 95608, United States
GONA: Gathering of Native Americans – this year’s focus is on youth ages 14-17 years old.
Flyer Click here.
Registration Required: https://bit.ly/GONA-2022

June 24, 2:00 to 5:00 pm: at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA 95608.

5:00 to 6:30 pm: Optional evening activity of Drum Making

June 25, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm: at the Effie Yeaw Nature Center, 2850 San Lorenzo Way, Carmichael, CA 95608.

Optional evening activity TBD

June 26, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm: at SNAHC, 2020 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95811.

11:00 am: Families are invited to join for Commitment Ceremony

Suicide Prevention Training: QPR
2022-06-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Nexus Ione Family Resource Center, 17 West Main Street, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
QPR: Question – Persuade – Refer
Learn how to help save a life. This training is offered in-person and via zoom
Pre-registration is required. For questions and to pre-register contact Spencer at 209-257-1980 ext. 116 or sduts@nexusyfs.org.
Click here for Flyer.

GCM - June 11 In-Person
2022-06-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Kiota Inn, 271 HANFORD ST, SUTTER CREEK, CA, 95685, United States
The Tribal Council has changed the June 11, 2022 GCM to take place in person at:
KIOTA INN
271 HANFORD ST
SUTTER CREEK, CA 95685
The Meeting Room is downstairs.
Come in through the front and use the elevator or park in the back and come in through the downstairs door.

Nexus Focus Group for IBMI
2022-06-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Nexus Ione Family Resource Center, 17 West Main Street, Ione, CA, 95640, United States
Nexus staff want to hear from you about how can they better serve Tribal Citizens. Please join them on Thursday June 9, 5:00-6:00pm at the Ione Family Resource Center, 17 West Main, Ione.
The first 20 citizens to register will receive a $25 Safeway voucher.
To Register: call Spencer at 209-257-1980, ext 116.
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Native Youth Acting Camp: July 25-29
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-15 | University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA, United States
Register now for AlterTheater’s 2022 Summer Acting Camp at University of California, Berkeley! This a free, one of a kind, five day, four night sleep away camp for Native American students in grades 7-12. Students will explore theater games, character work, improv and scene work, while also participating in college prep workshops. Beginners encouraged to attend; no experience needed!
APPLY HERE: www.tinyurl.com/altercamp
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Last year’s camp was at University of Nevada, Reno and it was incredible – click here to view a short video.
