We have rights

Since a small faction has corrupted key positions in our governing body, I find it fitting to discuss the endorsement of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

"The UN Declaration lays out the minimum human rights necessary for the “survival, dignity and well-being of the Indigenous peoples of the world.” These include the right of self-determination, protections from discrimination and genocide, and recognition of rights to lands, territories and resources that are essential to the identity, health and livelihood of indigenous peoples. The declaration also explicitly requires that these rights and protections are balanced with other rights and interpreted in accordance with the principles of democracy, justice, non-discrimination, good governance and respect for the human rights of everyone. " HERE

What about it Mr. Chairman Macarro, will you support our rights as indigenous people? The Pechanga enrollment committee under your direction, violated my families rights.

NAHACHISH

One of the Temecula people was called Nahachish. He was a chief. He used to have in his house the limb of a tree cut into a hook and fastened up to hang food on. Some people broke the hook down. He became so poor that he had nothing to eat, and did not know what to do. He sang a song. 261 He sang that he was going to leave that part of the country, but he did not know where to go.
He went to Picha Awanga, Pichanga, 262 between Temecula and Warner's Ranch, and named that place. There were a lot of people there having a fiesta, and there was plenty of food. They passed everything to him, and there was a sort of mush of a light gray color. So he said, "My stomach is picha." So they called the place by that name.

Luiseno Religion

What make's you a Pechanga????

Luiseño. The southernmost Shoshonean division in California, which received its name from San Luis Rey, the most important Spanish mission in the territory of these people. They form one linguistic group with the Aguas Calientes, Juaneños, and Kawia. They extended along the coast from between San Onofre and Las Animas creeks, far enough south to include Aguas Hedionda, San Marcos, Escondido, and Valley Center. Inland they extended north beyond San Jacinto river, and into Temescal creek; but they were cut off from the San Jacinto divide by the Diegueños, Aguas Calientes, Kawia, and Serranos. The former inhabitants of San Clemente island also are said to have been Luiseños, and the same was possibly the case with those of San Nicolas island. Their population was given in 1856 (Ind. Aff. Rep., 243) as between 2,500 and 2,800; in 1870, as 1,299; in 1885, as 1,142. Most of them were subsequently placed on small reservations included under the Mission Tule River agency, and no separate tribal count has been made. Their villages, past and present, are Ahuanga, Apeche, Bruno's Village, La Joya, Las Flores, Pala, Pauma, Pedro's Village, (?) Potrero, Rincon, Saboba, San Luis Rey (mission), Santa Margarita (?), Temecula, and Wahoma. Taylor (Cal. Farmer, May 11, 1860) gives the following list of villages in the neighborhood of San Luis Rey mission, some of which may be identical with t:hose here recorded: Cenyowpreskel, Ehutewa, Enekelkawa, Hamechuwa, Hatawa, Hepowwoo, Itaywiy, Itukemuk, Milkwanen, Mokaskel, and Mootaevuhew. Complete Story

Decrease in Per-Cap???

There is strong rumor that tribal Per-cap payments are decreasing over the next few months.
$5,000 is the number I've heard. Up to $10,000 by the New Year.

Karma has a way of taking care of things. The CPP has so devastated the tribe. It is a sad day for the rest of our people. Greed has sent bad blood through peoples hearts.

More to come.

I would like to know if anyone has heard about the IRS and Per-Cap Checks?

In all respect, I commend the Pechanga bands acceptence of a decrease in Tribal per-cap distribution. Allowing 25% of your per-cap to be deducted has allowed several hundred employees of Pechanga Resort and casino to keep their jobs, and is very good PR. The majority of Pechanga has good hearts. It is the few, that has lead Pechanga to where it is now. Do not let this few shame Pechanga anymore. Down with the CPP.

The Moratorium

I would like to know which family or clan has the largest number of applications stuck in the Moritorium on enrollments at the Temecula Band of Mission Indians Reservation.

The moratorium is illegal as it violates the bands constitution, which calls for open enrollment every January.

What Family or Clan are you from and how long have you been in the moratorium?

What are your feelings, and why do you think the illegal moratorium is in place?

Masiel Carjacks on the Casino Property

On September 3, 2008, at about 1930 hours, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department responded to the 45000 block of Pechanga Parkway in reference to a reported carjacking. This is the Casino area.The victim reported that 26 year old Benjamin Masiel , a violent offender of the Temecula area carjacked the victim’s vehicle at gunpoint following a domestic dispute. The suspect fled the area in an unknown direction. Riverside County court records show Masiel has multiple felony convictions, including assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats and domestic violence. HOW many strikes does this guy get.A search for the suspect was unsuccessful. That means he's OUT THERE, with a gun!On September 4, 2008, at about 1200 hours, Pechanga Tribal Rangers located the victim’s abandoned vehicle on a dirt road on the Pechanga Indian Reservation and notified the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies responded to the area and recovered vehicle.
The suspect is considered armed and dangerous and is still outstanding. The Pechanga Casino area could be a dangerous proposition for customers.

Gabriel Pico Pechanga Councilman

We send our sincere condolances for your sad loss Pico Family. May Gabriel rest in peace.