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Urban Indian storytelling

LOS ANGELES – “Tales of an Urban Indian” is a one-man show making its West Coast premiere with Native Voices at the Autry. In the show, Canadian writer and performer Darrell Dennis, Shuswap, tells the semi-autobiographical tale of a young Indian man named Simon Douglas navigating life on the “rez” to the mean streets of Vancouver’s east side. During the performance, Dennis portrays 54 characters on stage. This production is directed by Herbie Barnes, Ojibway. Read more »

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On March 3, Roger Brautigan, director of the California Department of Veteran Affairs (CalVet), swore in Pedro “Pete” Molina, Pascua Yaqui, as the nation’s first assistant secretary for Native American Veterans Affairs. This position was created by the state to oversee the administration of services to Native American veterans in California, which boasts the largest population of American Indian veterans in the country. Read more »

Emerging construction firm secures first contracts

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Eichuni Construction Services LLC, a Native American-owned company created to support the infrastructure needs within Native American communities, was recently awarded two contracts by the Pueblo of Santa Ana Planning and Building Services. The newly-established company is comprised of two quality, industry-leading firms – Keres Consulting, Inc. and CopperStone Construction – with the mission to provide value added, cost effective services to support Native American communities. Read more »

Thunder Valley Casino and Resort to hire 600 employees

LINCOLN, Calif. – With the hotel and casino expansion on track to open in July 2010, Thunder Valley Casino and Resort is now taking applications for more than 600 new jobs. Applicants can go online and click on Careers to apply. Read more »

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