San Manuel Custom Book

EMERGENCE OF SAN MANUEL ences. Its landmark Four Fires and Three Fires partnerships with other Native Nations in the development of Marriott Residence Inns in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento, Calif., are also praised by tribal leaders nationwide. San Manuel’s economic growth may soon go global, as the tribe in 2006 embarked on a trade mission to China. San Manuel’s 150 acres at the San Bernardino International Airport is ideally situated as a regional logistics hub. A VOICE FOR SOVEREIGNTY San Manuel’s world view extends to its congressional and state legislative agenda. A voice for tribal sovereignty nationwide, the tribe argued before the U.S. District Court of Appeals the right of tribal governments to enjoy the same exemptions from the National Labor Relations Act extended to all other governments. San Manuel has also actively sought congressional action to prohibit Indian tribes from encroaching upon the ancestral lands of other tribes to create new reservations solely for gaming purposes. This matter hit close to home when two Tribes attempted to establish off-reservation casinos in Barstow, Calif., within the ancestral lands of the Serrano. “San Manuel must always stand strong in the preservation of sovereignty and self-governance and the protection of ancestral lands,” said Henry Duro, a San Manuel citizen who has served as chairman for much of his 54 years.“It is our solemn obligation to do so, on behalf of the Yuhaviatam and all indigenous peoples of America.” SAN MANUEL ■ Charity Giving is the Serrano way Generosity and sharing are Serrano traditions. And the Yuhaviatam of San Manuel have always extended a helping hand, whether it involves assisting special needs children at Anderson Elementary School, elderly citizens at the Highland Senior Center or those who depend on the Guide Dogs of the Desert International. And the tribe has always reached out to Toys for Tots during the holiday season. In all, San Manuel has contributed some $30 million to charitable and civil groups since 2001. UCLA, Claremont Graduate University, California State University at San Bernardino and the American Indian College Fund have all benefited from San Manuel’s respect and appreciation for higher education. And San Manuel did not ignore victims of recent Southern California wildfires and Hurricane Katrina. The tribe is a major supporter of the Inland Empire chapter of the American Red Cross. “We applaud the efforts of the American Red Cross and other organizations that are on hand with their volunteers to assist those who are impacted,” former San Manuel Chairman Henry Duro said. “This is our way of helping our fellow citizens while at the same time recognizing the good work of these wonderful organizations who have stepped up during this crisis.” The Yuhaviatam has never turned away from their native brothers and sisters in need, contributing millions of dollars to Southern California tribes left homeless by Southern California wildfires. When the White Mountain Apache Nation of Arizona was devastated Rodeo-Chediski fire 2002, San Manuel lent support. “What the San Manuel Indians did for the White Mountain Apache really touched the hearts of our leaders and all our people,” tribal Vice Chairman Johnny Enfield said. When U.S. Army SPC Lori Piestewa died in Iraq in 2005, becoming the first American Indian woman to die in combat overseas, San Manuel purchased land outside Flagstaff, Ariz., so the television series Extreme Makeover Home Edition could build the home the Hopi woman dreamed of providing for her parents and children. “Our tribe strongly believes in the importance of community and helping our tribal brothers and sisters,” former San Manuel Chairman Deron Marquez said.“It’s not about giving money. It’s about building relationships.” 10

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San Manuel Custom Book Contents Editorial Chapter One: A Tribe with a World View Three Fires Make History with Sacramento Marriott San Manuel Village Nears Completion Giving is the Serrano Way Chapter Two: San Manuel Firefighters Prove Their Mettle A Day at the Office Chapter Three: San Manuel Outreach Cal State University at San Bernardino Operation Phoenix Loma Linda University Medical Center Chapter Four: Building a Tribal Government on San Manuel Behind the Scenes Frances 'Tu Tu' Morongo

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