San Manuel Joins the Yocha Dehe Challenge

Submitted on Thu, 02/18/2010 - 15:25

The Yocha Dehe Challenge continues to gain momentum.

The Southern California Tribe San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has announced a $100,000 gift to the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation.

Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation has contributed $1.5 million and will give an additional $1.5 million if this amount can be matched by tribal nations, trusts, corporations and individuals by the end of 2010.

Learn more about the Yocha Dehe Challenge.

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“The act of giving was part of the ‘gifting economy’ of the Northwest where one’s wealth was measured by generosity, good work and a good heart. That is the work of philanthropy too: It’s an honor to have plenty and to share. There is no lack when you have this process in place and the most important mindset to have while participating is gratitude, or giving thanks and promising to care for all, no matter what.”

Elizabeth Woody, Navajo/Warm Springs/Wasco/Yakama

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