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The Artist Behind the Logo
It is with great enthusiasm that we share with you the new logo for CILS, which was completed in March. We had the privilege of collaborating with the gifted artist Carl Avery, whose distinctive graffiti-inspired style incorporates Native American iconography and...
California Native American Day 2023
The 56th celebration of California Native American Day on Friday, September 22nd is right around the corner! This year's event theme is "Protecting Our People Through Sovereignty: Past, Present, and Future," an excellent way to commemorate tribal traditions while...
CILS Executive Direct Update (September 2023)
Dear Tribal Leaders and Tribal Community Statewide, What an incredibly exciting time at CILS! There has been tremendous growth over the last few years that made it necessary to streamline, automate and modernize. I began as Executive Director in the last quarter of...
TRIBAL ALERT: Tribal Eligibility for Opioid Settlement Funds
CILS is partnering with Kevin Washburn, former Assistant Secretary of the BIA and now Dean of the University of Iowa College of Law, to ensure that all tribes are aware of the opioid settlement reached in several different cases throughout the country and their...
Funding Opportunity – Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements
By Hannah Reed, CILS Escondido Office Staff Attorney The deadline to apply for Support for 988 Tribal Response Cooperative Agreements has been extended to November 8, 2022. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide resources to improve response to...
November 2022 California Native Voter Guide
Check out CILS' updated November 2022 California Native Voter Guide!