News/Announcements
4th Annual Indigenous People's Day 5k Walk/Run
Come participate in this year's Indigenous People's Day 5k Walk/Run.
The run/walk begins at the Anaheim Coves and completes at
Anaheim City Hall. Lunch will follow at the Community center. The
Schedule and locations are as follows:
Date: Monday October 9th, 2023
Anaheim Coves:
2999 Lincoln Ave.
8:30am - 9:15am
Anaheim City Hall
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.
10:45am - 11:15am
Community Center
250 E. Center St.
11:15am - 1:00pm
Tribal Gathering Sept. 30th
Please join us at our next Tribal Gathering to hear great
news about our court proceedings, and to hear our candidate
speeches for this upcoming election.
Date: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm Doors Open - check-in
1:45 pm Blessing
2:00 pm Meeting
Location: Sheraton Fairplex Hotel & Conference Center
601 W. McKinley Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
Parking: General Daily: $17
Valet Daily: $20
23rd Annual Friendship Powwow Aug. 19th & 20th!!
Please join us at the Friendship Powwow, at
Hawaiian Gardens, August 19th & 20th.
Time Saturday: 12pm - 10pm
Time Sunday: 12pm - 6pm
Date: August 19th - 20th
Location: Fedde Sports Complex
21409 Elaine Ave.
Hawaiian Gardens, CA 90716
Appellate Court Opinion Released
The Appellate Court released their preliminary opinion in support
of our Tribal Nation
against Stein's appeal. Although not final yet, the light at the end of the tunnel
is looking bright. Please read their preliminary findings and recommendations.
Wellness Gathering 2023
Come join us at the first Wellness Gathering at the
Huntington Park Library.
Date:
Saturday, July 29, 2023
Time:
10:00AM-2:00PM (PST)
Location: Huntington Park Library
6518 Miles Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 90255
Google Map Link:
[Map]
Cal Poly Pomona Powwow
Come join us at the Cal
Poly Pomona 2023 Powwow!! See information below.
Date: Saturday May 13th
Time: 11am - 10pm
Location: 3801 West Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768
Native Motion at Cal State Fullerton
December 17th 2022 Pow Wow, Native American United Methodist Church
Come joins us at the Native American United Methodist Church Pow Wow
in Anaheim on December 17th, 2022. See flyer below for details.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 17th,2022
Time: Gourd Dance begins 2 pm
Location: 800 S. Lemon St., Anaheim, CA 92805
Prayers to the Castaneda Family
Our prayers are
with the Castaneda Family during their time of sorrow.
Please feel free to help donate to their Venmo link below. Thank you.
Oral Arguments Against Steins postponed
Oral arguments have been postponed to a later date (TBD).
Check back for updates.
Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday, October 10th, 2022
Come join us and celebrate our Native American culture with an ancestral
fun run and ceremony. Fun run begins at 10am at the Anaheim Coves
Lincoln Trail Head, and ends at Anaheim City Hall. For more information
see the flyer below and link to this event. Parking at the trail head is
limited, please carpool. Following the run, a special ceremony will
take place at the city of Anaheim City Hall. We look forward to seeing
you there!
Time: 10am
Run/walk Start Location: Anaheim Coves at Lincoln
2999 Lincoln Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806
Run/walk End Location: Anaheim City Hall
200 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805
Ceremony to commence at Anaheim City Hall
Fall General Meeting 2022
Come join us at our Fall General Meeting
next month!
It will be great
to see everyone again in person!
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2022
Time: Doors open at 11:30 AM
Blessing at 12:00 PM
Meeting starts directly
after
Location: Native American United Methodist Church
800 S Lemon St
Anaheim, CA 92805
California "Feather Bill" passes!
Let’s celebrate as a long overdue bill passes that helps law enforcement better
help
the native
American community. Please read the article below for more information.
[Feather Bill]
Our hearts and prayers go out to the Nunez-Alvarado family.
Please help the Nunez-Alvarado family during this time of need.
Our Thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this tragedy.
Save the Date: May 5-6, 2022: First meeting of Navajo Nation
Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Relative Tribunal
This is a free public event. See below for further information.
Peo'tskome Special Election of 2022
The Election Board would like to announce the Peo'tskome Special Election
of 2022.
Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022
Time: 8am-1pm
Location: Butterfield Park
17671 Mystic Canyon Dr.
Chino Hills, CA 91709
COVID: If there is a lockdown order that effects our ability to meet
at this park, a new location or procedure will be implemented
with as much warning as we can give.
The deadline to submit and pay the application fee for the intent
to run is April 25th, 2022.
If you intend to run, please text Dianne Blunt at 951-897-5451
2022 temporary Pandemic Emergency Assistance
Torres Martinez Tribal TANF has new 2022 temporary Pandemic Emergency
Assistance Funds (PEAF)
for eligible Native families.
Funding is based on availability or until September 2022.
See the flier below for further information.
The Global Indigenous Council and the Gabrielino Tongva Nation
Peo'tskome Endorses ‘Vote No’ in California Recall
Moompetam is Back!!!
In celebration of local Native American cultures, the Aquarium of the Pacific will
host its sixteenth
annual Moompetam Festival.
LOCATION: Aquarium of the Pacific,
100 Aquarium Way
Long Beach 90802
Date: September 18th & 19th, 2021
Time: 9am - 5pm.
http://www.aquariumofpacific.org/events/info/moompetam/
CONTACT: (562) 590-3100, ext. 0.
Capacity is limited.
Advance reservations are required.
Keeping guests and staff safe is a top priority.
MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL AGES 2 AND OVER.
For the most current information, go to aquariumofpacific.org/safety
Calling of the 2021 Tribal Council Election
This year is our regularly scheduled Peo'tskome Election. The Election
will be held as follows:
Date: Sunday, November 7, 2021
Time: 8am - 1pm
Location: Butterfield Park
17671 Mystic Canyon Dr.
Chino Hills, CA 91709
COVID: If there is a lockdown order that effects our ability to meet
at this park, a new location or procedure will be implemented
with as much warning as we can give.
The deadline to submit and pay the application fee for the intent
to run is July 9th, 2019.
If you intend to run, please contact Dianne Blunt at 951-897-5451
Native Youth Wellness Warrior Virtual Camp
Join the NYWWVC
virtual camp on June 29-30th.
This is a free Zoom meeting.
Meeting ID: 815 8940 5935
Time: 4pm - 6pm (Alaska time)
5pm - 7pm (Pacific time)
6pm - 8pm (Mountain time)
7pm - 9pm (Central time)
8pm - 10pm (Eastern time)
Julia Bogany
Our condolences for Julia, her family, her friends, and the Tongva People.
Our hearts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Julia was a beautiful person that gave freely of her time and her knowledge
to teach our People and the greater community. She will be greatly missed
as she takes her place with our ancestors.
She will not be forgotten by any that had the pleasure of meeting her. Such
a sweet lady and a tremendous loss. She will be forever in our hearts.
May she find the glory and love of the Creator. May she be welcomed with
open arms, joyful hearts, and the smiling faces of our ancestors. May her
family and friends find understanding and peace in the life she lived.
Meyaa Yooyavoyn ‘achoova, Julia.
Image Courtesy of Ron Mackovich and USC News
Native American Heritage Commission State Atlas Project
The NAHC has published their State Atlas project online.
Our tribal information can be proudly found on the link below.
http://nahc.ca.gov/cp/tribal-atlas-pages/gabrielino-tongva-nation/
Author Talk with Cindi Alvitre and Carly Lake
In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, author Cindi Alvitre and illustrator
Carly Lake will read and discuss their book “Waa’aka’: The Bird Who Fell in Love
with the Sun,” which depicts the Tongva creation story of Catalina Island, one of
California’s oldest tales. For a general audience.
Register on Webex: https://bit.ly/MemoryisinthePresent
L.A. County Library, LACountyLibrary.org.virtual-programing
Stay safe and informed against COVID-19
The Tribal Council wishes that everyone of our friends and family are safe and
healthy during this COVID-19 pandemic. Please give the shelter in place directive
the utmost importance in helping to keep you, your family, and friends safe from
infection.
For more information on how to stay safe and healthy, please visit the links below.
California:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx
http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/
https://morrell.cssrc.us/content/coronavirus-covid-19-information-resources
U.S.:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
County:
https://rivcoph.org/coronavirus
http://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/coronavirus/
http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/
Information on Scams:
https://www.fcc.gov/covid-scams
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/coronavirus-scams-what-ftc-doing
CSULB Pow Wow Postponed until November 7-8th!!
Due to the Coronavirus the Cal State Long Beach Pow Wow has been
postponed until November 7th and 8th. Please see the link below for information.
http://www.cla.csulb.edu/departments/americanindianstudies/
Anaheim Indigenous Peoples Day Committee
The City of Anaheim will be hosting a public committee to review the proposed
Indigenous Peoples Day that will be observed by schools in the city of Anaheim.
Please feel free to attend and provide your feedback for this historical event.
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2020
Time: TBD
Location: Native American United Methodist Church
800 S. Lemon St., Anaheim, CA 92805
Please see the agenda for details
Informational Meeting on Constitution Amendments
Please join us if you would like to ask any questions regarding
the Constitutional Amendments.
Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020
Time: Doors open at 11:30 AM
Blessing begins at 12 PM
Meeting starts directly after
Location: Native American United Methodist Church
800 S. Lemon St., Anaheim, CA 92805
Constitution Amendment Vote
Save the date and come out and vote on the proposed amendments
to our Constitution.
Date: Saturday, February 22, 2020
Time: Doors open at 11:30 AM
Blessing begins at 12 PM
Meeting starts directly after
Location: Native American United Methodist Church
800 S. Lemon St., Anaheim, CA 92805
Christmas Pow Wow, Native American United Methodist Church
Come visit the Native American United Methodist Church for their first Annual
Christmas Pow Wow in Anaheim on December 21st, 2019.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 21st, 2019
Time: Gourd Dance begins 2 pm
Location: 800 S. Lemon St., Anaheim, CA 92805
Admission and parking are free.
Dancers and drums are welcome.
Stein's request for a new trial is denied
Judge Cunningham denies Stein's request for a new trial.
Cease and Desist Letter to Stein's puppet Council
The Stein group must return all property back to our Tribe, including our personal
documents, which they never had the right to hold in their possession.
Winter Gathering 2019
Please join us at our next General Meeting on Saturday, December 7, 2019,
in Los Angeles at the La Plaza de Cultura y Artes.
We will be in room
406 on the 4th floor.
Date: Saturday,
December 7, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM - Gates will open.
12:00 PM - Traditional Blessing Held Outside.
12:30 PM - General Meeting.
Address: La Plaza de Cultura y Artes
Room 406 on the 4th Floor
501 North Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
There are pay parking lots in the area (rates vary) or you can come in on
the Metrolink trains to Union Station and be a short walk away from the event.
There will not be a potluck at this
event. There will be refreshments,
coffee and water.
If you have any questions, please
call or text Tribal Council Chairwoman
Sandonne Goad at 951-807-0479 or email at sgoad@gabrielino-tongva.com.
2019 Native American Heritage Month Celebration
The Los Angeles Native American Indian Commission will be having a celebration this
Friday, November 1st, from 10am until 12pm. Come watch Vice Chairman Adam Loya
perform and celebrate our culture. Please call 213-473-7013 to RSVP, or email
david.giron@lacity.org or william.ayala@lacity.org
Time: 10am - 12pm
Date: November 1st, 2019
Location: Los Angeles City Hall
200 N. Spring Street
Room 340
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Litigation is OVER!! The Final Judgment is IN!!
The Honorable Palazuelos has determined the punitive damages which is an
addition to the original damages. Please read the attached Judgment, Minute Order,
and Statement of Decision.
Edgar Perez speaks at Loyola Marymount University
Come join Edgar Perez as he speaks at Loyola Marymount University. The panel
will discuss "On Native Lands: Indigenous Histories, Environmental Justice, and
Contemporary Challenges."
Date: September 17th, 2019
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Loyola Marymount University Ahmanson Auditorium
Southern California TANF
See what your local Southern California TANF's can do for you. Services include
monthly cash assistance, stipends for child care costs, transportation, emergency
assistance, career development, and academic incentives.
Come To The Fall Gathering of the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation,
September 21, 2019
Date: Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time: 11:30 AM Doors Open - 3:00 PM Meeting Ends
12:00 PM
Blessing
12:30 PM
Meeting
Location: Chino Hills State Park Discovery Center
4500 Carbon
Canyon Rd.
Brea, CA
92823
Parking - There is a parking fee of $5. We are being given 25 parking permits for the
time of facility rental for free. This is on a first come, first served basis. We
have to be off the premises by 3:30 PM. Any cars on the premises after 3:30 PM
with a free permit, will be charged $5.
Potluck - This is NOT a potluck. There will be coffee,
water, fruit and pastries.
If you have any questions, please
contact Tribal Council Chairwoman
Sandonne Goad at 951-807-0479 or at email sgoad@gabrielino-tongva.com.
Meeting with the Central Valley
The Tribe is holding a meeting in Fresno for those of you that have invited us to come visit.
We will be there:
Date: Saturday, August 24, 2019
Time: First Session will be at - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Second Session will be at - 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: 1551 E Shaw Ave, Suite 139
Fresno, CA 93710
Directions: You can click on the link below.
When the screen comes up, click on “Directions”,
then click on “Directions to Here” in the drop down box.
Bing:
[LINK]
Google:
[LINK]
Message from Tribal Chairwoman Sandonne Goad
We have lost one
of our own. Cynthia Cardenas has moved on to the next world. As
her extended family and the Tribe mourns her loss, the Tribal Council asks that
if you
can help, to please do so by going to the family’s Go Fund Me page.
“On July 2nd,
2019 Heaven needed another beautiful angel. Cynthia L. Cardenas
(Arellano) was a Beautiful soul inside and out. She meant the world Not only to
our
whole family, but to everyone who she touched. She loved her Husband, children,
and
Grandchildren, Brothers and Sisters, Mother, Father, Nieces and Nephews with all
of
her heart and soul. We will forever be Sad she is no longer with us. But we are
also
Happy that she is In the Lords Kingdom with her Family who has been waiting for
her.
We are asking for Donations for her Services that will be held In the Next few
weeks to
come. Thank You sooo much for all the love and Support we appreciate everything.
We
will keep everyone Informed on the Info regarding her services. Thanks
Again!!!!!”
[ Go Fund Me ]
On behalf of the Tribal Council, thank you in advance for your help.
Court Update
Please read the final briefing submitted to the courts June 20th, regarding
why the Tribe believes Stein owes more than the $20million that was already
awarded to our tribe.
Summer General Meeting
Save the date, our next General Meeting will be July 13th. 2019, at the Native American
United Methodist Church.
Date: Saturday, July 13, 2019
Time: Doors open at 12pm
Blessing at 12:30pm
Meeting starts directly after
Location: Native American United Methodist Church
800 S Lemon St
Anaheim, CA 92805
Directions from CA-57
Take the exit for Ball Road
Go wet on Ball Road
Turn Right onto S Anaheim Blvd.
Turn Left onto W Valencia Ave.
Turn Right onto S Lemon St.
Directions from I-5
Take the exit for Harbor Blvd.
Go north on Harbor Blvd.
Bear right and then turn right onto W South St.
Turn right onto S Lemon St.
Final Court Phase
The Tribal Council would like to invite you to attend the Final Phase in this 12+ year long journey!
This punitive phase will determine the monetary damages caused by Mr. Stein.
Date: April 5, 2019
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Dept. 9, 312 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA
Gourd Dance and Pow Wow
The Native American United Methodist Church presents the Gourd Dance and Pow Wow.
All gourd dancers and community members welcome!
Date: June 1st - 2nd, 2019
Time: 10am - 10pm
Location: 800 S Lemon St., Anaheim, CA 92805
Los Angeles State Historic Park Tree Planting Ceremony
Please join us in commemorating Senator Kevin De Leon for his
legacy gift and continued support for California State Parks.
Date: March 8th, 2019
Time: 10am
Location: 1315 N. Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Annual Strawberry Festival and Pow Wow
The Native American United Methodist Church presents the annual Strawberry Festival
and Pow Wow. Admission and parking are free. Dancers and drums are welcome!
Date: June 1st - 2nd, 2019
Location: 800 S Lemon St., Anaheim, CA 92805
Final Court Phase
The Tribal Council would like to invite you to attend the Final Phase in this 12+ year long journey!
This punitive phase will determine the monetary damages caused by Mr. Stein.
Date: April 5, 2019
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Dept. 9, 312 N. Spring Street Los Angeles, CA
The Spring Gathering of the Gabrielino/Tongva Nation, March 16, 2019
This is a
private gathering and therefore, closed to the public.
Our Spring
Gathering will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 12:30 PM, at the Native
American
United Methodist Church. We reserve the right to turn away those in attendance
that have not been
invited by the Tribal Council.
Date:
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Time:
Doors open at 12:00 PM.
Blessing at 12:30 PM.
Meeting starts directly after.
Location: Native American United Methodist
Church
800 S Lemon St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
Directions from CA-57
Take the exit for Ball Rd.
Go west on Ball Rd.
Turn Right onto S Anaheim Blvd.
Turn Left onto W Valencia Ave.
Turn Right onto S Lemon St.
Directions from I-5
Take the exit for Harbor Blvd.
Go north on Harbor Blvd.
Bear right and then turn right onto W
South St.
Turn right onto S Lemon St.
Come find out the latest information on the court case and what it means for the future of the tribe.
We will be having
a potluck, so please bring a dish for 10-15 people. The coffee and water will be
provided, as well as, cups, plates, napkins, forks and spoons.
If you have any questions, contact Tribal Council Chairwoman Sandonne Goad at 951-807-0479.
After 12 years of litigation the Gabrielino Tongva Nation claims a major legal
victory against Jonathan Stein!!!!
Thank you to everyone in the Tribe that has supported and prayed for our Nation and Tribal Council.
We claim a complete and total victory.
Please Read the Final Ruling from Judge Palazuelos
Native American Indian Commission Pow Wow
Date: November 17, 2018
Location: Yaangna Village
Grand Park
200 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
Time: 10am to 10pm
All Drummers and Dancers Welcome!
Free Parking at 145 N. Broadway, Lot 10
For more information see the PDF below...
Winter General Meeting
The next General Meeting of the Gabrielino Tongva Nation
will be in El Monte.
Come join us as we will be swearing in our newest Tribal Councilman Reuben Dominguez, II.
We will have a pot luck at this meeting. Please contact Tribal Council
Chairwoman Sandonne Goad if you would like to also bring food or refreshments.
The gathering is to be held on:
Sunday, October 28th, 2018
Doors open: 11:30 PM
Blessing: 12:00 PM
Pot Luck & Meeting: 12:30 PM
Grace T. Black Auditorium
El Monte Community Center
3130 North Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
Directions for I-10 from west of the
605
Take exit 28
for Santa Anita Ave.
Merge onto
Asher St.
Right at
Tyler Ave.
Turn Left at
Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St. follow around to parking lot.
Directions for I-10 from east of the
605
Take exit 29A
for Peck Rd. South
Turn Right at
Peck Rd. (Go under the freeway overpass.)
Turn Right at
Concert St.
Turn Right at
Tyler Ave.
Turn Right at
Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St. follow around to parking lot.
Fishing Day
Fishing day has been cancelled due to Fisherman's Retreat changing and adding costs.
Sorry for the inconvenience, we look forward to next years fishing day.
Summer General Meeting
The Tribal Council would like to invite you to come join us for our Summer
Gathering on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at 12:30 PM, at the Native American
United Methodist Church.
Date: Saturday, July 28, 2018
Time: Doors open at 12:00 PM.
Blessing at 12:30 PM.
Meeting starts directly after.
Location: Native American United Methodist Church
800 S Lemon St
Anaheim, CA 92805
Directions from CA-57
Take the exit for Ball Rd. Go west on Ball Rd. Turn Right onto S Anaheim Blvd.
Turn Left onto W Valencia Ave. Turn Right onto S Lemon St.
Directions from I-5
Take the exit for Harbor Blvd. Go north on Harbor Blvd.
Bear right and then turn right onto W South St. Turn right onto S Lemon St.
We will be having our Meet and Greet, so come and meet your candidate for
our special election. We will be having a potluck, so please bring a dish for
10-15 people. The coffee and water will be covered, as well as, cups, plates,
napkins, forks and spoons. If you have any questions, contact Tribal Council
Chairwoman Sandonne Goad at 951-807-0479.
Spring General Meeting
The Tribal Council would like to invite you to come join us for our Spring Gathering
on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at the Autry Museum Of The American West.
Please save the date.
The gathering is to be held on:
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2018
Time: TBA
Location: Autry Museum Of The
American West
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
Directions for I-5 from South of the CA-134
Find your way
to the I-5 North toward Sacramento
Take ramp
Right for Zoo Drive toward Pasadena/Ventura
Turn Right
onto Zoo Drive
Turn Left
onto Western Heritage Way
Directions for I-5 from North of the
CA-134
Find your way
to the I-5 South toward Los Angeles
At Exit 145A,
take ramp Right and follow signs for Western Ave West
Bear Right
onto Western Ave
Turn Left
onto Victory Blvd
Keep Straight
onto Riverside Dr
Turn Left
onto Zoo Dr
Road name
changes to Western Heritage Way
Directions for CA-134 from West of
the I-5
Find your way
to the CA-134 East toward Pasadena
At Exit 5A,
take ramp Right toward Victory Blvd
Turn Right
onto Riverside Dr, and then immediately turn Left onto Zoo Dr
Road name
changes to Western Heritage Way
Directions for CA-134 from East of
the I-5
Find your way
to the CA-134 West toward Ventura
At Exit 5,
take ramp Right for CA-134 toward Ventura
Bear Right
onto Zoo Dr
Turn Left
onto Western Heritage Way
Winter General Meeting
The Tribal Council would like to invite you to come join us for our Winter Gathering
on Sunday, January 21st, 2018, at the La Plaza de Cultura y Artes.
Date:
Sunday, January 21st, 2018
Time: 11:30 AM - Gates will open
12:00 PM - Traditional Blessing held outside
12:30 PM - General Meeting held in room 406 on the 4th floor
Location: La Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 North Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Directions from South 101:
Take the
101 North
Take the
Alameda St./Union Station Exit
Merge onto El
Monte Busway West
Continue onto
Arcadia St.
Directions from North 101:
Take the
101 South
Take the
Broadway Exit
Merge onto W
Aliso St.
Turn Left
onto N Main St
Turn Left
onto Arcadia St.
2017 General Election Results
The Tribal Council would like to announce the results of the 2017 General Election:
Joey Aguirre
Adam Loya
Robert Reyes
There were 193 Citizens registered to vote and 130 votes cast.
The Tribal Council would like to thank the candidates, the voters for their participation
and the Election Board for all of their hard work.
Fall General Meeting
The Tribal Council would like to invite you to come join us for our Fall Gathering
on Saturday, September 16, 2017, at the Autry Museum Of The American West.
The gathering is to be held on:
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017
Time: 12:30 PM - Doors open at noon
Location: Autry Museum Of The
American West
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
Directions for I-5 from South of the CA-134
Find your way
to the I-5 North toward Sacramento
Take ramp
Right for Zoo Drive toward Pasadena/Ventura
Turn Right
onto Zoo Drive
Turn Left
onto Western Heritage Way
Directions for I-5 from North of the
CA-134
Find your way
to the I-5 South toward Los Angeles
At Exit 145A,
take ramp Right and follow signs for Western Ave West
Bear Right
onto Western Ave
Turn Left
onto Victory Blvd
Keep Straight
onto Riverside Dr
Turn Left
onto Zoo Dr
Road name
changes to Western Heritage Way
Directions for CA-134 from West of
the I-5
Find your way
to the CA-134 East toward Pasadena
At Exit 5A,
take ramp Right toward Victory Blvd
Turn Right
onto Riverside Dr, and then immediately turn Left onto Zoo Dr
Road name
changes to Western Heritage Way
Directions for CA-134 from East of
the I-5
Find your way
to the CA-134 West toward Ventura
At Exit 5,
take ramp Right for CA-134 toward Ventura
Bear Right
onto Zoo Dr
Turn Left
onto Western Heritage Way
Fishing Day
North Lake - Whittier Narrows
Saturday, September 2, 2017
From 8 AM - 3 PM
North Lake
Whittier Narrows Recreational Park
750 S. Santa Anita Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
Summer General Meeting
The next General Meeting of the Gabrielino Tongva Nation
will be in El Monte.
Refreshments will be pan dulce and coffee. Please contact Tribal Council
Chairwoman Sandonne Goad if you would like to also bring refreshments.
The gathering is to be held on:
Sunday, June 25, 2017, at 12:30 PM
Grace T. Black Auditorium
El Monte Community Center
3130 North Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
Directions for I-10 from west of the
605
Take exit 28
for Santa Anita Ave.
Merge onto
Asher St.
Right at
Tyler Ave.
Turn Left at
Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St. follow around to parking lot.
Directions for I-10 from east of the
605
Take exit 29A
for Peck Rd. South
Turn Right at
Peck Rd. (Go under the freeway overpass.)
Turn Right at
Concert St.
Turn Right at
Tyler Ave.
Turn Right at
Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St. follow around to parking lot.
Doors will
open at 12:00 PM.
32nd Annual UCLA Pow Wow
May 6th and 7th, 2017
Come enjoy UCLA's 32nd annual Pow Wow with Adam Loya as the Head Man
Parking is $12 all day
Free Admission and open to the public
Cultural Class April 1, 2017 10:00 AM
Butterfield Park 17671 Mystic Canyon Rd Chino Hills, CA 91709
Fairly Traceable World Premiere
Enjoy the world premiere of Fairly Traceable at the Autry Museum.
Written by Mary Kathryn Nagle (Cherokee)
Producing Artistic Director Randy Reinholz (Choctaw)
March 10–26
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays:
8:00 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 2:00 p.m.
For reservations and more information please follow the link below.
CSULB 47th Annual Pow Wow
March 11 & 12, 2017
Public is welcome.
Admission and parking are free.
Dancers and drums welcome!
For more information please visit: www.csulb.edu/powwow
Spring Gathering
The Tribal Council would like to invite you to join us at the upcoming General Meeting.
Sunday, March 12, 2017
From 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
The gates open at 11:00 AM
Location: La Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 North Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Directions from South 101:
Take the
101 North
Take the
Alameda St./Union Station Exit
Merge onto El
Monte Busway West
Continue onto
Arcadia St.
Directions from North 101:
Take the
101 South
Take the
Broadway Exit
Merge onto W
Aliso St.
Turn Left
onto N Main St
Turn Left
onto Arcadia St.
Golden State Gourd Pow Wow
Saturday, February 18, 2017
10am to 10pm
Sherman Indian High School
9010 Magnolia Ave.
Riverside, CA 92504
No Court on January 17th. Please check back for updates.
Cultural Classes *postponed for winter*
Hello everyone, the cultural
classes have been postponed for winter. The new
schedule will be posted as soon as the possible so people can plan accordingly
for the new year.
Thank you!
Winter Gathering
The Tribal Council would like to invite you to come join
us for our Winter Gathering
on Saturday, December 10th, 2016, at 10:00 AM, at the Grace T. Black Auditorium in El Monte.
Date: Saturday, December 10th, 2016
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Grace T. Black Auditorium
El Monte Community Center
3130 North Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
Directions for I-10 from west of the
605
Take exit 28
for Santa Anita Ave.
Merge onto
Asher St.
Right at
Tyler Ave.
Turn Left at
Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St. follow around to parking lot.
Directions for I-10 from east of the
605
Take exit 29A
for Peck Rd. South
Turn Right at
Peck Rd. (Go under the freeway overpass.)
Turn Right at
Concert St.
Turn Right at
Tyler Ave.
Turn Right at
Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St. follow around to parking lot.
Please R.S.V.P. by November 30, 2016 by contacting Tribal Council Chairwoman
Sandonne Goad at 951-807-0479 or by email at sgoad@gabrielino-tongva.com
Court Case Information <Important update!>
June 21st. 2016: Today began our
court proceedings and Judge Palazuelos
has closed the hearings to spectators. If you were planning to attend, please
refrain from doing so. If you have any questions, please contact Tribal Council
Chairwoman Sandonne Goad.
July General Meeting
The next General Meeting of the Gabrielino Tongva Nation
will be in El Monte.
The gathering is to be held on:
Sunday, July 17, 2016, at 1:00 PM
Grace T. Black Auditorium
El Monte Community Center
3130 North Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
Directions for I-10 from west of the
605
Take exit 28
for Santa Anita Ave.
Merge onto
Asher St.
Right at
Tyler Ave.
Turn Left at
Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St. follow around to parking lot.
Directions for I-10 from east of the
605
Take exit 29A
for Peck Rd. South
Turn Right at
Peck Rd. (Go under the freeway overpass.)
Turn Right at
Concert St.
Turn Right at
Tyler Ave.
Turn Right at
Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St. follow around to parking lot.
Doors will
open at 12:00 PM.
Please see the Reminder Notice for what we will be doing at this event.
We anticipate celebrating our court win and a possible Swearing In Ceremony for our Citizens.
Court Date Information
We would like to have you come to the Court House and join
us as we once
again defeat Mr. Stein in a Court of Law.
A few things to remember:
- There are only
pay for parking areas around the Court House.
- Turn off your
cell phones and no talking when the Judge is in the room.
- If you have to
leave or are returning, please do so quietly.
- Unfortunately,
children are not allowed. Please make arrangements for
their care if you plan on attending the court proceedings.
Make sure to let Sandonne know you are coming, just in case court is canceled,
so she can let you know as soon as she knows. This way you won’t incur parking
fees or wasted time, money, and gas.
Date: June 21, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM
Department: 28
Address: 111 North Hill Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Read our Motion For Summary Adjudication against Stein.
Pow Wows 2016
Mark you calendars for these exciting Pow Wows coming up this year.
General Meeting, March 19th, 2016 (Saturday)
The next General Meeting of the Gabrielino Tongva Nation will be in El Monte.
The gathering is to be held on Saturday, March 19th, 2016.
Time: 11:00 AM (Doors open at 10 AM)
Location: Grace T. Black Auditorium
El Monte Community Center
3130 North Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
Directions: From I-10 west of 605
Take exit 28 for Santa Anita Ave.
Merge onto Asher St.
Right at Tyler Ave.
Turn Left at Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St.
Follow around to parking lot
Directions: From I-10 east of 605
Take exit 29A for Peck Rd. South
Turn Right at Peck Rd. under freeway overpass
Turn Right at Concert St.
Turn Right at Tyler Ave.
Turn Right at Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St.
Follow around to parking lot
Election Day Results: November 15th, 2015
Congratulations to the following candidates!
Jason Muck
Eric Martin Del Campo
Victor Velasquez
General Meeting, December 5th, 2015 (Saturday)
Our next General Meeting will be held at La Plaza in Los Angeles.
Refreshments will be provided outside on the patio under the awning.
Paid parking is available all around La Plaza, and Union Station is two blocks
from the event, if anyone would like to ride the Metrolink.
Time: 12pm - 2pm (gates open at 11am)
Location:
LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 North Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Directions from South 101:
Take the
101 North
Take the
Alameda St./Union Station Exit
Merge onto El
Monte Busway West
Continue onto
Arcadia St.
Directions from North 101:
Take the
101 South
Take the
Broadway Exit
Merge onto W
Aliso St.
Turn Left
onto N Main St
Turn Left
onto Arcadia St.
NATIVE
AMERICAN AND VETERANS CAREER EXPLORATION DAY
HONORING ALL VETERANS & RECOGNIZING NATIVE AMERICAN
MONTH
Location: Metropolitan Water District Union Station
Time: 10am - 1:30pm
November 2nd Court date postponed until May 31st.
Read the courts filing below.
SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA INDIAN CENTER, INC. PRESENTS:
2015 AMERICAN INDIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL & 47TH ANNUAL POW
WOW
NOVEMBER 21 & 22, 2015
OC Fair & Event Center
[MAP]
88 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa,
CA 92626
General Admission: $5.00
Ages 13-17 &
Seniors (55+): $3.00
Ages 12 &
under are FREE
For groups of 10 or more contact our
office
(Admission fees goes to SCIC)
Citizenship Department/Board
The Citizenship Department/Board will be holding a meeting at Cerritos College
to pick up Tribal ID cards and go over applications for those that are having trouble
with their application or those that are interested in becoming a Citizen in the
Gabrielino/Tongva Nation.
The event will
take place:
Sunday, October 11, 2015
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cerritos College - Fine Arts Room
11110 Alondra Blvd
Norwalk, CA 90650
General Meeting Notice
Date: Sunday, September 20, 2015
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Grace T. Black Auditorium
El Monte Community Center
3130 North Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA 91731
General Election Notice
Date: Sunday November 15, 2015
Time: 8am - 1pm
Location: Butterfield Park
17671 Mystic Canyon Dr.
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Native American Summer Youth Program
June 29th – July 2nd, 2015
The American Indian Summer Institute is a free residential summer program
for Native American students currently in 8th-11th grades. Participants will
stay at the campus dormitories to experience university life while interacting
with professors, admissions staff, college students and invited American
Indian community members. The program will further enhance their
knowledge of the university admissions process and participants will craft a
competitive application. Students who complete the program will receive
follow up mentorship and free SAT/AP preparation materials. An opportunity
will be provided to receive UCLA Course Credit.
Location: Campus of UCLA
CONTACT: Yolanda. (323) 510-7204, Yolanda@aicra.us
Gathering of the Tribes Summer Residential Program • UC Riverside
June 21st-28th, 2015
This 8 day program is designed to give Native American Middle and High
school students an opportunity to gain academic experience in a university
setting. Students will work with professors, college students, and invited
American Indian community members, and participate in various college
courses, personal development workshops, cultural and teambuilding
workshops, fitness, fieldtrips and much more. http://www.nasp.ucr.edu
Location: Campus of UC Riverside
900 University Ave.,
Riverside, CA 92521.
CONTACT: Joshua Gonzales, (951) 827-4143, joshuag@ucr.edu
PROPOSED
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT VOTING: Sunday, May 24, 2015.
Polling starts at 8:00 AM and ends at 1:00 PM.
Location:
Grace T.
Black Auditorium
El Monte
Community Center
3130 North
Tyler Avenue
El Monte, CA
91731
General Meeting, February 15th, 2015 (Sunday)
The next General Meeting of the Gabrielino Tongva Nation will be in El Monte.
The gathering is to be held on Sunday, May 24th, 2015.
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Grace T. Black Auditorium
El Monte Community Center
3130 North Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
Directions: From I-10 west of 605
Take exit 28 for Santa Anita Ave.
Merge onto Asher St.
Right at Tyler Ave.
Turn Left at Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St.
Follow around to parking lot
Directions: From I-10 east of 605
Take exit 29A for Peck Rd. South
Turn Right at Peck Rd. under freeway overpass
Turn Right at Concert St.
Turn Right at Tyler Ave.
Turn Right at Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St.
Follow around to parking lot
General Meeting, February 15th, 2015 (Sunday)
The next General Meeting of the Gabrielino Tongva Nation will be in El Monte.
The gathering is to be held on Sunday, February 15, 2015.
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Grace T. Black Auditorium
El Monte Community Center
3130 North Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
Directions: From I-10 west of 605
Take exit 28 for Santa Anita Ave.
Merge onto Asher St.
Right at Tyler Ave.
Turn Left at Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St.
Follow around to parking lot
Directions: From I-10 east of 605
Take exit 29A for Peck Rd. South
Turn Right at Peck Rd. under freeway overpass
Turn Right at Concert St.
Turn Right at Tyler Ave.
Turn Right at Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St.
Follow around to parking lot
General Meeting, October 13th, 2014 (Saturday)
Please join us on Saturday, December 13, 2014, for our Winter General
Meeting and Potluck. The doors will open at 11:00 AM, food service will
start at 11:30 AM, and the meeting will begin at 12:30 PM.
Time: 12:30 PM
Location: Senior Citizen’s Center
170 South Olive St
Orange, CA 92866
Directions off the 22
Fwy
Take the Glassell St exit.
Go north on Glassell St.
Turn Left on Almond Ave.
Turn Right on Olive St.
Directions off the 57
Fwy
Take Chapman Ave exit.
Go east on Chapman Ave.
Turn Right Olive St.
Please bring a dish for
the potluck. We hope to see you there and we
look forward to speaking with all of you at our Nation’s Winter Gathering.
[google map]
General Meeting, October 12th, 2014 (Sunday)
Our next General Meeting will be held at Grace T. Black Auditorium in El Monte.
Time: 10 am
Location: Grace T. Black Auditorium
El Monte Community Center
3130 North Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
Directions: From I-10 west of 605
Take exit 28 for Santa Anita Ave.
Merge onto Asher St.
Right at Tyler Ave.
Turn Left at Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St.
Follow around to parking lot
Directions: From I-10 east of 605
Take exit 29A for Peck Rd. South
Turn Right at Peck Rd. under freeway overpass
Turn Right at Concert St.
Turn Right at Tyler Ave.
Turn Right at Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St.
Follow around to parking lot
Annual Fishing Day
Saturday, September 6, 2014
From 10 am to 3 pm
North Lake
Whittier Narrows Recreational Park
Los Angeles, CA 90012
General Meeting, June 22nd, 2014 (Sunday)
Our next General Meeting will be held at La Plaza in Los Angeles.
Time: 1pm
Location: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 North Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Directions from the 101:
Take the 101 North
Take the Alameda St./Union Station
Exit
Merge onto El Monte Busway West
Continue onto Arcadia St.
Turn Right into Parking lot
Directions from the 60:
Take the 101 South
Take the Broadway Exit
Merge onto W Aliso St.
Turn Left onto N Main St
Turn Left onto Arcadia St.
LA Superior Court House, Downtown LA
Help support our Tribe against Stein by appearing in court June 2nd in downtown LA
at the Superior Court.
The courthouse address is:
111 N. Hill St., Los Angeles, California. Parking: $10-$15.
Native Youth Conference, UC Irvine
UCI will be holding a Native Youth Conference on April 12th, 2014,
which is an excellent opportunity for our children to participate and
develop the drive to pursue a college education.
The conference is free, however requires an RSVP to attend.
Please visit the link below for more information.
[ Link to Native Youth Conference ]
Free and Reduced-Fee Sport Fishing Licenses
The California Fish and Wildlife Department is issuing
Free/Reduced Sport fishing licenses to people who qualify.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/sportfishingfreereduced.html
General Meeting, March 22nd, 2014 (Saturday)
Our next General Meeting will be held at La Plaza in Los Angeles.
Time: 2pm
Location: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 North Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Directions from the 101:
Take the 101 North
Take the Alameda St./Union Station
Exit
Merge onto El Monte Busway West
Continue onto Arcadia St.
Turn Right into Parking lot
Directions from the 60:
Take the 101 South
Take the Broadway Exit
Merge onto W Aliso St.
Turn Left onto N Main St
Turn Left onto Arcadia St.
November 9th, 2013
Our Appeal against Stein is upheld by the Los Angeles Superior court,
Appellate Court:
Feel free to read the court's finding below.
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Very special thank you to everyone that attended our fall meeting.
Thank you to La Plaza de Cultura y Artes for hosting an historic and
significant meeting to our nations future. And thank you to the Los Angeles
City Council for recognizing the truth of our efforts and the
good fortune it will bring to thousands of families in the Los Angeles Basin.
Thank you all.
General Meeting, October 5th, 2013
Our next General Meeting will be held at La Plaza in Los Angeles.
Time: 11am
Location: LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes
501 North Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Directions from the 101:
Take the 101 North
Take the Alameda St./Union Station
Exit
Merge onto El Monte Busway West
Continue onto Arcadia St.
Turn Right into Parking lot
Directions from the 60:
Take the 101 South
Take the Broadway Exit
Merge onto W Aliso St.
Turn Left onto N Main St
Turn Left onto Arcadia St.
Moompetam, Native American Festival, September 21-22, 2013
Festival Hours: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Children Free with Aquarium admission.
Download the PDF below for more information.
“Moompetam” means “of the Ocean” in Tongva
General Meeting, June 23rd
Our next General Meeting will be held at the Mystic Canyon Community.
Time: 11am
Location: Mystic Canyon Community Bld.
6424 Mystic Canyon Drive Chino Hill, CA 91709
Directions:
From the 91:
1. Take the 91 to the 71 North.
2. Take the Butterfield Ranch/Euclid Ave exit
3. Turn Left onto Butterfield Ranch Road
4. Turn Left onto Shady View Dr.
5. Turn Right onto Mystic Canyon Dr
Parking will be on the right.
From the 60:
1. Take the 60 to the 71 South.
2. Take the Butterfield Ranch/Euclid Ave exit
3. Turn Right onto Butterfield Ranch Road
4. Turn Left onto Shady View Dr.
5. Turn Right onto Mystic Canyon Dr
Parking will be on the right.
Logo Contest Winner!
Congratulations to our logo contest winner Lynsay White.
Her logo will be used on our Nations Flag and all other media
communicated through our tribe.
WE GIVE HONORABLE MENTIONS TO:
2ND RUNNER UP, SANDONNE GOAD
3RD RUNNER UP, JESSE MOYA ll
Entrant, JOELLEN MARTINEZ,
Entrant, ERO MOYA,
Entrant, HUNTER GOAD,
Entrant, DIANE BLUNT
Entrant, ADAM LOYA
Thank you everyone that participated in this contest.
Final Ruling from Judge Linfield
November 1st, 2012
The Los Angeles Superior Court has issued a statement that the tentative
ruling has now become the final ruling. This chapter has finally come to a close
which is a relief to many of us and with good reason because we can now
move forward as a nation. Thank you to everyone that has supported us and
kept faith that we would prevail. Thank you.
Tentative Ruling Final Statement
San Manuel Pow Wow
October 14th, 2012
This weekend at the San Manuel Pow Wow, we had members of our
tribe present to represent the Gabrielino Tongva Nation.
The Press Enterprise has posted on their website pictures from the
event, which include a great shot of one of our youngsters, Daniel Aguirre
sporting face paint with the traditional Tongva tribal colors, red, white, & black.
Please visit the link below and keep an eye out in this weekend's
Press Enterprise Sunday edition for news of the event.
August 30th, 2012
Logo Contest Announcement: Enter by October 15th!
Hello Gabrielino Tongva Nation! Please take a moment to consider entering
our new Logo Contest.
The First Place winner will receive $100, a t-shirt with their artwork on it, and
see their winning artwork featured on all future documents, newsletters,
stationary, tribal products, and website.
The Second Place winner will receive $50, and
see their artwork featured on
tribal products.
The Third Place winner will receive $35, and see their
artwork featured on
tribal products.
Contest winners will also be acknowledged on our Tribal
Website.
Please download the Entry Form, Terms and Conditions, and Instructions
below. Good luck!
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Entry Form |
Terms & Conditions |
Rules & Instructions |
August 29th, 2012
It is with great pleasure to announce that we have had a successful victory
against Jonathan Stein with 100% of the fillings in favor of our tribe. Now that
we have the trial behind us, we can now mend and move our tribe forward
to Federal Recognition. Thank you to everyone that have stood by and
supported your Tribal Council during those difficult times, now there are only
good times ahead and great expectations to achieve. Please read the tentative
ruling from Judge Linfield.
Tentative Ruling
July 11th, 2012
Find out information regarding the litigation against Stein and how
the courts have found that he cannot argue that GT Nation owes him
$2.7 million, because he settled this debt with his puppet council. This
finding a definite win for us and shows that Stein has been untruthful to
the courts for the last 6 years.
June 9th 2012
Come join us and take part in our summer pot luck where
we can enjoy good food and tribal camaraderie.
General Membership Meeting
Location: Aquatic Center
El Monte Community Center
3130 North Tyler Ave.
El Monte, CA 91731
Directions from West of 605 Freeway
10 freeway East
Take exit 28 for Santa Anita Ave.
Merge onto Asher St.
Right at Tyler Ave.
Left at Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St. (follow around to parking lot)
Directions from East of 605 freeway
10 freeway West
Take Exit 29A for Peck Rd. South
Turn Right at Peck Rd. (Go under the freeway overpass)
Turn Right at Concert St.
Turn Right at Tyler Ave.
Turn Right at Sally Tanner Dr./Bodger St. (follow around to parking lot)
Schedule for General Meeting:
10:00 AM – Citizenship Department
10:00 AM – Children’s activities
11:00 AM – Potluck
12:30 PM – Clean up/End Activities
1:00 PM – General Meeting
3:00 PM – Adjourn Meeting
February 25th, 2012
General Membership Meeting
Location:
El Monte, CA
Grace T. Black Auditorium
Come join us as we celebrate our heritage and
acknowledge our duly elected Tribal Council members
with guests Senator Dr. Ed Hernandez, O.D. (D-District-24)
and Representative Grace Napolitano (D-CA)
NOVEMBER 19, 2011
GABRIELINO TONGVA ELECTIONS
Polls open at 8a., Close at 1p.
Location: BUTTERFIELD PARK - Butterfield Gazebo
17671 Mystic Canyon Road
Chino Hills, CA 91709
November 15, 2011
LA City/County Native American Indian Commission Meeting at 7pm.
Location:
Kenneth Hanh Hall of Administration
500 West Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA
ELECTIONS FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS HAVE NOT BEEN ANNOUNCED...
(Tentative Schedule)
Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission
ELECTIONS for (5)
five Community Members on Friday September 16, 2011 Annoucement/Notice to
Public 6/17-20/11
Identify Candidates & Polling Places 7/19/11
Seating New Commissioners 9/20/11
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
1. Must be a resident of Los Angeles County
2. Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older
3. Must be American Indian meeting one of the following
definitions;
a. Enrolled member of a Federally or
State recognized tribe, now under Federal
or State jurisdiction.
OR
b. At least one quarter or more
Northern American Indian from U.S. or
Alaskan Native Community.
