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! đ« From creative workshops to meaningful community connections, we spent the weekend crafting, learning, and celebrating our culture in an empowering way. đ Watch our mini vlog to see the magic […]
Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria Launch Inaugural Native American Heritage Scholarship
Ahead of the clubâs 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 â 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. âEach of these remarkable individuals […]
CDC Gaming: IGA honors the Matriarchs of Indian Gaming
At one point during the celebration for the âMatriarchs of Indian Gaming â Honoring Our Women Warriors,â 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. âWe donât have […]
Goal.com: âWeâre loyal to the soilâ – 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 […]
Sacramento Bee: Sacramento tribe becomes first to own menâs pro sports team. What it means for Wilton Rancheria
Wilton Rancheria has become the first Northern American tribe to be a majority owner of a menâs professional sports team after taking over Sacramento Republic FC. The tribe has taken majority ownership from Chairman Kevin Nagle, who will stay a managing partner and continue to be involved in the clubâs operation. Jesus Tarango Jr., the […]
Sacramento Bee: Deal struck for Sacramento soccer stadium. Wilton Rancheria now owns majority of Republic FC
Republic FC and Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg announced Wilton Rancheria will take majority ownership of team, build Railyards stadium by 2027. By David Caraccio and Hector Amezcua After making their stadium plans public more than two years ago, Sacramento Republic FC and the mayorâs office have announced plans for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art […]
Wilton Rancheria Closes on Additional 30 Acres Across from Sky River Casino
Wilton Rancheria Closes on Additional 30 Acres Across from Sky River Casino The added real estate bolsters Wilton Rancheriaâs reputation as an economic powerhouse in the region ELK GROVE, CAâToday, Wilton Rancheria announced its acquisition of an additional 30 acres of land adjacent to the Tribeâs Sky River Casino. The purchase marks the fourth major […]
Los Angeles Times: A California tribe was twice robbed of its land. A 77-acre purchase brings hope
When the Wilton Rancheria tribe restored its control over a 77-acre parcel outside Sacramento recently, tribal Chairman Jesus Tarango Jr. couldnât stop smiling. âDays like this donât come around very often,â Tarango said he thought to himself. âItâs a historic day for my people.â For years, Tarangoâs elders had fought to remain on their ancestral […]
Yurok Tribe: California Tribes Unite Around the MMIP Crisis
The Yurok Tribe and Wilton Rancheria are sponsoring the second annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) Summit and Day of Action on February 12 and February 13 in Sacramento. âWe are putting on these events to give a voice to the stateâs missing and murdered Indigenous People and their families. For too long, we […]