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Information on CRIT vs. NIGC Ruling
The U.S. Department of Justice has once again confirmed the Federal Government's long-standing position that the Colorado River Indian Tribes' reservation boundaries spread into California. Trial Court Finds In Favor of CRIT in Water Wheel Case; Orders Eviction, Damages of Nearly $2 Million For Lease Violation Along Colorado River June 17, 2008
The Colorado River Indian Tribes’ Trial Court last week ordered that Water Wheel Camp Recreation Area, Incorporated and Robert Johnson, its owner and operator, can be evicted from the property by CRIT.
CALL FOR DESIGN ENTRIES
CRIT Library/Archives are seeking a design to be used as the logo for the CRIT Library/Archives 50TH Anniversary Celebration. The celebration will be held in October in conjunction with National Indian Days.
CRIT member dies in action in Afghanistan
CRIT lost one of its young people in May as a tribal member serving in Afghanistan was killed in action. Pfc. Ara Tyler Deysie, 18, died on May 9 in a grenade attack in Afghanistan’s Paktia province. A member of the Army’s 101st Airborne Division, he was one of several soldiers who lost their lives from the 101st that week in Afghanistan.
CRIT allocates more than $43K to projects
CRIT has allocated more than $43,000 from its Tribal gaming contribution to community needs in La Paz County. The contribution, part of the compact between the Tribe and the State of Arizona that governs certain kinds of Indian gaming, is the latest in CRIT’s sharing of gaming revenues with the community.
CRIT denounces California land-grab effort
A group of non-Tribal members leasing land from CRIT have formed a group with the expressed goal of stripping away CRIT’s land in California and challenging Tribal sovereignty. The informal group has retained an attorney, and have gone to local and regional media outlets to argue that CRIT’s boundaries do not extend into California.
Wal-Mart signs lease, sends first payment to CRIT
Wal-Mart has signed a lease with CRIT to build its new store in Parker, and has sent the first lease payment to the Tribes. The signing was a final step in the long process to bring the store to the community and to begin to develop a new shopping center across from the Safeway Center on Highway 95.
Free tax preparation offered for members
Tax help could lead to reductions in amount of tax owed, tax refunds
Planning nears completion for new Wal-Mart
Construction of new shopping center in Parker could begin in mid-2008
CRIT member celebrates World Series victory
Ellsbury’s insertion into lineup helps Red Sox turn tide, win championship.
BlueWater remodeling drawing to a close
Most construction will be finished in December with many improvements.
Fall Gathering November 17th 2007
It's time once again for the Colorado River Indian Tribes Annual Fall Gathering. All the tribes will come together to dance, meet new friends and share traditions, culture and just have fun.
Statement from CRIT Chairman Daniel Eddy Jr. on the Failure of Proposed Recall Effort
I was gratified, but not surprised, to learn that a sweeping recall effort against the entire Tribal Council had died for apparent lack of interest and support...
Tribes pitch in to help Salome, Quartzsite, build new facilities
Revenue from the BlueWater Resort and Casino is not just helping the Colorado River Indian Tribes, it is also strengthening and improving other neighboring communities.
Tribes move to evict mobile home park manager after years of unpaid rend, residents to be unaffected
The Colorado River Indian Tribes have moved to evict the manager and lease holder of the Water Wheel Camp Recreation Area, a mobile home park on tribal land in California.
CRIT Names Armstrong New Chief of Police
First Goal: More Officers, Proactive Policing
CRIT Tribal Secretary Defends Gaming Victory Before Senate Committee
Comparing the idea to using an elephant gun to hunt a flea, CRIT Tribal Secretary Valerie Welsh-Tahbo recently joined tribal leaders from around the nation in testimony before Congress to speak out against draft legislation that would increase federal oversight of Indian Casinos and infringe on tribal sovereignty.
Native American Indian Days coming in October
The Native American Indian Days Celebration Committee has announced the theme of “Rediscovering Traditions, Preservation on our Reservation” for the 35th annual celebration scheduled October 1-6, 2007.
BlueWater Celebrates 8th Anniversary
Invites public to join June celebration, including culture, gaming and music.
Education Department works to start Tribal school
Would begin with Kindergarten and 1st Grade; eventually will add more levels
CRIT Tourism Office has Moved
Enas wins Vice Chairmanship and new faces join Tribal Council
Vice Chairman, Council seats to be decided
Three run for Vice Chairman, 16 for three council seats in December 2 vote
CRIT's legal win in gaming case upheld by court
Appeals court reaffirms sovereignty over inappropriate federal regulation
Tribal Council elections to be held Dec. 2
Four Council seats up for public vote; candidate petitions due by Nov. 2
BIA neglect causing crisis in juvenile detention for tribes throughout Arizona
There is a crisis in Indian Country, but amazingly, no one with the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) seems to care.
Colorado River Indian Tribes Education Department and Parker Unified School District
Parker Native Students Get Shakespeare Opportunity
Drug testing of employees about to begin...
Tribal Council already tested; other offices will follow in coming weeks.
Fifteen CRIT girls and girls from two other tribes played for Team AZ in this year’s North American Indigenous Games 2006 in Denver, Colorado. Photo gallery also included.
Tribal tax code generating needed revenue...
CRIT juvenile justice efforts receive $1.6 million boost in first year alone.
New facility to help with health...
CRIT members are about to have a significant new resource available to them to improve their overall health and fight diabetes and other diseases.
Businesses disrespect our people...
Recently, California State Assemblyman Bill Maze and Mayor Sam Heeringa of Parker raised questions about CRIT's status in California. However, those questions are easily addressed.
Tribal efforts to fight meth use continue...
CRIT's efforts to curb meth use on the reservation have received a couple of significant boosts.
La Paz Regional Hospital Gets $50,000 From CRIT
The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) presented the La Paz Regional Hospital with a $50,000 check from funds generated by the BlueWater Resort & Casino.
Senator Kyl to Host Service Academies Conference 2006
All Arizona students, parents and faculty are welcome to attend. Admissions officers will describe the unique academic, career and military opportunities of the service academies. Congressional staff will explain the required Congressional application and nomination process.
Senator Kyl visits CRIT, meets with council...
U.S. Senator Jon Kyl visited the CRIT reservation in late December and met with the Tribal Council about important issues facing CRIT members.
CRIT gets grant for produce cooler...
On December 20, the federal Department of Commerce awarded the EDA Public Works Grant to the Colorado River Indian Tribes.
2005: It was a very good year...
From economic development to legal issues to the return of lands taken 90 years ago, 2005 was a year of victories for CRIT and its people. It was a year that will be remembered by many Tribal members as one where new opportunities surfaced for the Tribes, and a year when many long-time battles were resolved in CRIT's favor.
Site plan considered for Wal-Mart center...
The CRIT Tribal Council will soon be considering a preliminary site plan for the new Wal-Mart Shopping Center being built across from the Safeway Plaza in Parker. The project would provide new convenience for Tribal members and millions in new tax revenue for critical Tribal services.
CRIT Demands Retraction of Misstatements by Johnson Thompson LLP
An “Indian” law firm with offices in Nebraska and Montana has sent out a newsletter which completely misstates the holding in CRIT v. NIGC and incorrectly states that CRIT has refused to provide financial documents to the NIGC. Click here to review the CRIT response to the offending newsletter. (PDF Format)
CRIT Response to Senator John McCain
As the Chairman of the Tribal Council of the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT), I am writing in the hope of clarifying some of the points and statements made during the September 21, 2005 oversight hearing of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee on the regulation of Indian gaming. To that end, we would ask that this letter be made part of the official record of that hearing. Read More
Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano's Letter to the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs (PDF Format)
Colorado River Indian Tribes respond to Gaming Magazine's Article
I write in response to your September 23 article on Senator McCain's reaction to the federal court's ruling on the authority of the National Indian Gaming Commission. As the plaintiff in this case, we want to thank you for covering the issue but need to set the record straight on several factual errors that unfortunately appeared in the article. Read More
Fall Gathering coming in November
Native American Days Celebration Coming September 29th through October 1st
Federal Judge Rules National Indian Gaming Commission Exceeded Its Authority, Improperly Regulated Tribes
It's been a good month for the Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT). In early August President Bush signed a bill passed by Congress to right a historic injustice and return over 15,000 acres near Interstate 10 to CRIT. And just last week a federal judge sided with CRIT in ruling that the federal National Indian Gaming Commission overstepped its statutory authority in imposing standards on Class III gaming activities conducted by tribes. Read More
It's Official — La Paz Lands Returned to CRIT
A struggle that has lasted for almost a century is now over. The La Paz Lands, a massive tract of land off Interstate 10 south of the current reservation, has been restored to the Tribes thanks to a measure passed by the United States Congress and signed a few days ago by President Bush. Read More
CRIT Tribal member excels in College World Series; drafted by Boston Red Sox
CRIT Tribal member Jacoby McCabe Ellsbury and his Oregon State University team won the Super Regional of the College World Series against the University of Southern California, and have advanced to the NCAA World Series in Omaha, Nebraska from June 17-27. Read More
Blythe OKs California casino deal...
On May 10th, the Blythe City Council approved a Municipal Services Agreement (MSA) with CRIT on a new gaming facility in the California community. Read More
Fire restrictions likely to continue...
CRIT has been forced to close significant portions of the reservation to the general public because of fire danger, and fire officials expect the closures to last throughout the summer. Read More
CRIT Closes Portions of Reservation Because of Fire Danger
Media Asked To Assist Regarding Notice of Closures Including Large Portions of Land Along Colorado River; Fires Already Taking Their Toll on CRIT Lands, Access To Blue Water Resort & Casino, Related Activities Not Affected Read More
Final votes may come soon on La Paz Lands
After years of work, final votes may be near in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate on the return of the 16,000-acre La Paz Lands to CRIT. A delegation from CRIT including Tribal Councilmembers Sylvia Homer, Ray Aspa and Valerie Welsh-Tahbo travelled to Washington in late February to meet with key congressional staff members and Congressmen. Read More
CRIT Launches Comprehensive Tribal Web Site
The Colorado River Indian Tribes have launched a comprehensive web site to provide information to Tribal members, tourists and those interested in doing business with the Tribes. It is the latest in a string of tribal initiatives to improve communications as well as the life of members. Read More
Tribal Election results favor incumbents, former councilman...
The only change in the Tribal Council after the December 4th elections is the return of a familiar face. Fernando “Bo” Flores, a former Tribal Council member, was returned to the council by voters after a two-year absence. Read More
City of Blythe Approves MOU with CRIT for negotiations on new gaming facility...
The City of Blythe, California in late November voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Colorado River Indian Tribes to negotiate an agreement to construct a new gaming facility in or near the community. Read More |
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