Na’Wasu Skirt Workshop Vlog
Vice-Chairwoman Raquel Williams and the Department of Education hosted the 3rd Annual Na’Wasu Workshop for Wilton Rancheria citizens, and it was an unforgettable experience! 💫 From creative workshops to meaningful community connections, we spent the weekend crafting, learning, and celebrating our culture in an empowering way. 🌟 Watch our mini vlog to see the magic […]
Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria Launch Inaugural Native American Heritage Scholarship
Ahead of the club’s annual Native American Heritage Night, Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria announced a new scholarship initiative that will support the educational aspirations of a local student. The club is expanding the Republic Rising Scholars series with a new $1,000 scholarship for a regional student of Native American descent. The application process for […]
2025 Native American 40 Under 40 Class Announced
MESA, AZ – The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development is proud to announce the 2025 class of Native American 40 Under 40 Award honorees Nominated by their peers, honorees exemplify leadership, initiative, and dedication, making significant contributions to their professions and communities. The awards are now in their 16th year. “Each of these remarkable individuals […]
CDC Gaming: IGA honors the Matriarchs of Indian Gaming
At one point during the celebration for the “Matriarchs of Indian Gaming – Honoring Our Women Warriors,” Indian Gaming Association Chairman Ernie Stevens seemed overwhelmed. The women on stage with him during the ceremony at Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention at the San Diego Convention Center last week outshone the always-garrulous Stevens. “We don’t have […]
Goal.com: ‘We’re loyal to the soil’ – How a Native American tribe reclaimed its roots by buying USL Championship club Sacramento Republic
Wilton Rancheria made history, becoming the first Native American tribe to take majority ownership of a men’s sports franchise For Native American tribe Wilton Rancheria, what seemed to be a slightly outrageous idea came together reasonably quickly in the end. In January 2024, Chris Franklin, chief operating officer of the Sacramento-area tribe, raised a concept […]