tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28873822201132805582024-03-18T03:38:02.823-04:00Original Pechanga Blog<center>Unveiling the INJUSTICE of TRIBAL DISENROLLMENT <br>Sovereign Immunity Conceals Egregious Civil and Human Rights Abuses<br>
Stripping Your Own People of Their Rights Is an Atrocity That Must Be EXPOSED and Stopped. <br>TAKE A STAND and Make Your Voice Heard.</center>OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.comBlogger4091125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-17500391823915771122024-02-26T15:14:00.002-05:002024-02-26T15:14:27.218-05:00Pechanga Chairman Mark Macarro's Selective Amnesia: Ignoring Present-Day Trauma While Denouncing Historical WrongsPechanga works to end being associated with the historical traumas of our ancestors, yet is willingly blind to the CURRENT TRAUMA they have perpetrated on our ancestor's descendants. WHY is 19th century trauma, worse than 21st century trauma to the living? MY FAMILY's Pechanga ancestors were abused by mission priests, the Spaniards, the Mexicans and the heritage they bequeathed us OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-87728318376304669912024-01-17T14:50:00.001-05:002024-01-17T14:50:25.046-05:00Preserving Heritage or Perpetuating Injustice? The Shocking Reality of Tribal Disenrollment in Native AmericaThank you to the loyal readers of my ORIGINAL PECHANGA BLOG. I've been away from this blog on tribal disenrollment for far too long. At my age, I've given 17 years to it, and I've had many life changes recently (mostly good) including moving to the east coast, away from my ancentral lands. We've not been able to establish a good beachhead in this battle, I'd OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-78105879105938178822023-06-14T16:32:00.003-04:002023-06-14T16:32:35.592-04:00270 Native Americans, Majority Navajo, Living on the Streets of Phoenix After Sober Living Home Crackdown Navajo law enforcement teams made contact with several hundred Native Americans from various tribes who are living on the streets in the metro Phoenix area, after the state cracked down on Medicaid fraud and suspended unlicensed sober living homes, Navajo Nation Attorney General Ethel Branch said Monday. Read the Full Story HereTeams that included Navajo police officers reported OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-2104547908217625752023-05-15T10:30:00.000-04:002023-05-17T07:25:28.505-04:00INDIAN COUNTRY MUST LIGHT THE PATH TO ABUSING TRIBES Restore Justice and Compassion: Returning Disenrolled Native Americans to Their TribesOr, is it the NEW Indian WayThe issue of disenrollment of Native Americans from their tribes is demands urgent attention from both tribal communities and the federal government. Disenrollment is a violation of basic human rights, which not only undermines the dignity and self-determination of those affected but also damages the fabric of our tribal communities as a whole.The practice OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-32950160130999856392023-05-05T13:00:00.004-04:002023-05-05T13:00:41.882-04:00Elizabeth Hoover, Berkeley Professora CONFIRMS "I AM A WHITE PERSON" Pretendian NO MORE Another day, another academician caught in a LIE about their use of false native ancestry to get ahead. Elizabeth HooverUC Berkeley Professor Why do people want to be like Elizabeth Warren? Or Ward Churchill? Or Andrea Smith? PRETENDIAN, they name is Elizabeth HOOVER. It's still a growing cancer, to steal benefits from real native AmericansFrom Karen OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-14373918771060652442023-04-30T10:02:00.001-04:002023-04-30T10:02:08.958-04:00Saginaw Chippewa ENDS DISENROLLMENT ACTION Against MAYS FAMILY BOOM! JUSTICE for Saginaw Chippewa family as tribe DROPS their disenrollment actions against them.An Isabella County family that has been fighting Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe disenrollment since the 1990s has won a third case with the help of genealogists and their longtime, Mt. Pleasant attorney.Through its attorney, Shawn R. Frank of Jacobson, Buffalo, Magnuson, Anderson andOPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-50055708380244392782023-04-30T09:37:00.001-04:002023-04-30T09:37:59.306-04:00Letter to Senate Indian Committee on Tribal Disenrollment and Protecting ALL Native AmericansDear Senator,I am writing to bring attention to the urgent issue of tribal disenrollment and the abuse of Native American people by their own tribes. This is a matter of great concern and requires immediate action to protect the rights and well-being of Native Americans.It is the responsibility of the United States government to ensure that the rights of all Native Americans are protected. This OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-17656899917150548742023-04-27T17:00:00.004-04:002023-04-27T17:00:00.139-04:00Native American Leaders Must Act Now Against Disenrollment: Have You No Sense of DecencyBE A LEADERNative American Tribal Leaders, at long last, have you left no sense of decency? As elected officials, you have a responsibility to protect the rights of your citizens, and that includes the right to their tribal citizenship and heritage. Disenrollment is a tragic stain on the very fabric of tribal sovereignty and self-governance, and it is up to you to put an end to it. The harm that OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-26203358306744744092023-04-27T14:57:00.004-04:002023-04-27T14:57:26.334-04:00Why The Scourge of Tribal Disenrollment is a Human Rights Issue Every Native Should Care AboutAs long as I am disenrolled, I will continue to fight for my ancestors rights and my descendants, and I will keep asking for YOU to join the fight for us.Why WE ALL Should Care About Disenrollment even in you are not affected.Disenrollment is the practice that involves stripping Native Americans of their citizenship and heritage, perpetrated by Native Americans themselves to gain money, benefits,OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-1717310292445144782023-04-25T17:50:00.000-04:002023-04-26T08:47:34.287-04:00BOYCOTT CHUKCHANSI GOLD CASINO AND THE PRCI FOR ITS HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS ABUSES We cannot allow the Tribal Nation of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi to continue disenrolling its own citizens and denying them their civil rights. It is time for us to take action and make our voices heard.History has shown us that economic sanctions and public embarrassment can be effective tools in bringing down hateful policies. Just look at how the world came together to OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-41735917025018514822023-04-24T14:12:00.002-04:002023-04-24T14:12:31.943-04:00PECHANGA CASINO MURDER: Kawhi Leonard's Sister Kimesha Williams, Candace Townsell SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENTNBA star Kawhi Leonard’s sister has been given a life sentence in prison without the possibility of parole for the killing of an elderly woman.Kimesha Williams — the Clippers superstar’s sister — was convicted for first-degree murder, robbery and elder abuse in February, and received her sentence on Friday.Along with the 39-year-old Williams, Candace Townsell, 42, received the same conviction andOPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-71026816083091366142023-04-22T11:26:00.002-04:002023-04-22T11:26:50.672-04:00NCAI's Credibility at Risk: Failure to Create Task Force to Protect Tribal Citizenship Rights Draws CriticismWe protested last year at the NCAI Marketplace, and confronted NCAI's Vice President Mark Macarro over his tribe's denial and ending of tribal citizenship. The adoption of Resolution 20-001 by the NCAI spearheaded by noted Native Armerican attorney Gabriel Galanda was a positive step towards protecting Tribal Citizenship rights, but the failure of the Executive Committee to createOPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-29633147911910389422023-04-19T06:51:00.007-04:002023-04-19T06:51:56.889-04:00CA Democrat Party Accepts Donation/Sponsorship From Apartheid System, Civil/Human Rights Abusing Pechanga Tribe Color me NOT SHOCKED. that the CA Democrat Party accepts donations/sponsorships from APARTHEID system, civil rights abusing tribe (shown here on Pg 17) While researching some issues with US Senator from California, Alex Padilla I came across the CA Dem Party Flyer from 2022, linked above. Padilla is on Twitter talking about ethical standards for the Supreme Court, yet, whatOPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-87716727088575947762023-04-16T18:18:00.003-04:002023-04-17T06:32:33.621-04:00GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM: Urgent Request to Ban Travel to Tribal Casino Enterprises with Civil and Human Rights Abuses Dear Governor Gavin Newsom,I am writing to urge you to impose a ban for all government employees on travel to and attending any function at a tribal casino enterprise where civil and human rights have been violated. As you know, California has taken a strong stance on issues related to civil and human rights, and it is important that we continue to uphold these values even when it comes to OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-31434622088150599352023-04-16T17:13:00.000-04:002023-04-16T17:13:03.495-04:00CA's CHUKCHANSI TRIBE CONTINUES DISENROLLMENTS. TIME FOR A BOYCOTT of their CASINO Members of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians who were targeted for disenrollment earlier this year were kickedout of the tribe in March — and now a new group of more than 60 members is facing the same fate, according to an attorney representing the majority of the impacted tribal members.FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR MORE CHUKCHANSI ABUSES at Original Pechanga BlogAttorney David OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-85847633536842831392023-04-14T13:32:00.002-04:002023-04-16T17:17:13.283-04:00BIA ACTS IN ARBITRARY and CAPRICIOUS MANNER in ENDING CDIB FOR NATIVES INCLUDING DISENROLLED Sample not for use as CDIBWe have written on the BIA/CDIB Issue a few times linked here:NCAI Takes A STAND on BIA's CDIB FOIBLES & Failures and Gabe Galanda: The BIA's BLOOD TROUBLENow, NATIVEPEDIA and Emilio Reyes have extensive scholarship on the arbitrary and capricious action San Diego, California, April 14. 2023: Today, Nativepedia, a California Native OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-62711136239907712682023-04-14T07:05:00.000-04:002023-04-14T07:05:11.120-04:00Fighting for Fairness and Justice in Casino Indian Country: The Battle Against Tribal Disenrollment in Native American CommunitiesDisenrollment is a widespread issue that plagues over 80 Native American communities and represents a despicable abuse of power and a clear violation of human rights.Tribal disenrollment is a heinous act that represents a despicable abuse of power and a clear violation of human rights. It is a practice that seeks to strip Native Americans of their cultural heritage, their identity, and their OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-5893669134981957262023-04-14T06:02:00.004-04:002023-04-14T06:02:33.186-04:00Cherokee Genealogist DAVID CORNSILK on PRETENDIANS Seminar Coming from noted genealogist and current Cherokee Nation leadership candidate David Cornsilk this Friday, April 14 at 11 a.m. ET at Indiana University and via Zoom simultaneously.David wrote on CLEARING UP MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT CHEROKEE IDENTIFICATION And supported the TREATY RIGHTS of the Cherokee Freedmen, where they were victorious.Register here: https://iu.zoom.us/.../OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-43473344950108857252023-04-13T07:36:00.001-04:002023-04-13T07:36:05.146-04:00Congress Urged to Take Action on Disenrollment Crisis Over 11,000 Native Americans Stripped of Tribal Citizenship. Not Including the Ancestors Here's a letter you can copy and fill in to send to your Congressperson See HOW TO CONTACT YOUR CONGRESSPERSONDear Members of Congress,I am writing to express my grave concern about the ongoing disenrollment of Native Americans from their tribes, which has resulted in the stripping of tribal citizenship from over 11,000 individuals. This egregious practice, which has been carriedOPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-36278381276018414642023-04-11T10:00:00.001-04:002023-04-11T10:00:00.263-04:0010,000 Native Americans Disenrolled and Denied Healthcare: The Tragic Consequences of Inaction by Congress, Government Agencies and AdvocatesDisenrollment of indigenous people is a grave injustice that must be addressed by those purporting to support and defend Native Americans. This despicable practice, the stripping of tribal citizenship, proven to be born of corruption and greed, has been allowed to flourish under the guise of sovereignty by some tribal governments. Congress must take action to hold accountable those who misuse OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-72210963733686278232023-04-11T07:09:00.005-04:002023-04-11T07:09:41.325-04:00How to Fight the Dark Side of Tribal Sovereignty: Uncover and SHARE the Truth About Disenrollment To Restore Fairness and Equality to Tribal Communities Doing the right thing isn't HARDAttention all defenders of civil rights! Have you ever felt powerless in the face of corruption and mistreatment by tribal councils? Are you tired of seeing your friends and loved ones disenrolled, hurt, and violated by those in power? It's time to take action and demand justice for all. Where are the tribal leaders who will stand for justicd?&OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-15955606658214658422023-04-09T07:07:00.003-04:002023-04-09T07:07:27.851-04:00Easter's Message of Forgiveness and Hope: A Relevant Reminder for Disenrolling Tribes on Restoration and JusticeThe celebration of Easter is a reminder of the forgiveness of sins and the hope of eternal life that is available to believers through Jesus Christ. This message of forgiveness and redemption is one that can be relevant to disenrolling tribes like Pala, Pechanga, Redding Rancheria, Chukchansi, Noooksack, as well. Disenrollment is the process of removing individuals or families from tribal OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-37794981473931712132023-04-08T15:10:00.001-04:002023-04-08T15:10:19.614-04:00Aunt Em, Emily Judkins, Vaunted Pechanga Matriarch's 1981 Profile in Who's Who in Temeku Proud Pechanga elder Emily Hunter Judkins was profiled in a 1981 newspaper article WHO'S WHO in TEMEKU by Ken Clements.She resided permanently on her portion of the 20 acres that Paulina Hunter, an original Pechanga Temecula person, was alotted.Emily Judkins was proud to be from Pechanga and was an active member of the tribe. In those days, there were no paid jobs or glory for OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-3164758910199767782023-04-08T09:30:00.007-04:002023-04-08T09:30:00.245-04:00Honoring Indigenous Rights: Why Fulfilling the Provisions of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo Matters Now More Than EverMy uncle David Cuevas, always said the key to our rights was in the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The State of California and the Federal Government have violated the treaty, and disenrolling tribes are doing the same.Treaty of Guadalupe HidalgoThe Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo was signed in 1848, bringing an end to the Mexican-American War and ceding a vast territory to the United StatesOPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2887382220113280558.post-25695771085346223382023-04-08T08:43:00.004-04:002023-04-08T08:43:45.678-04:00Honor the Legacy of Our Ancestors: Embracing All California Indians with Open Arms, Disenrollment Must Not Divide Our CommunitiesNative American tribal leaders MUST remember the great injustices and violence inflicted upon the indigenous people of California by colonizers and European settlers. They must recognize the resilience and strength of our ancestors who survived this wholesale slaughter, and honor their legacy by welcoming any and all who identify as California Indians back into our communities with open OPechangahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10687743661360604165noreply@blogger.com0