Yuhaaviatam

06/03/2026

Meet the dynamic duo, Kahara Hodges and Martin Sensmeier.

Join Indigenous “It” couple as they showcase vibrant Native-designed resort wear in the Spring/Summer issue of Hamiinat magazine.

Grab a copy at Yaamava' Resort & Casino or Palms Casino Resort, or view it via the link in our bio.

06/02/2026

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is proud to highlight YouthHope as one of four nonprofit organizations to be awarded the 2026 Forging Hope Yawa' Awards.

The mission of the Youth Hope Foundation is to build confidence and promote self-sufficiency for homeless, runaway, trafficked and at-risk youth, ages 14-24, by providing trust, hope, support and education.

Youth Hope was established to provide a support system for homeless and at-risk youth in a safe and caring environment so they may grow to be healthy, self-sustaining adults and productive members of their community. The organization serves youth at three different locations throughout San Bernardino County.

06/01/2026

“We deserve to experience love fully, equally, without shame and without compromise.” – Elliot Page

We recognize Pride Month for the courage and progress of those who proudly celebrate their identities, strengthen their communities, and cherish the families from which they come, and those they’ve created.

05/30/2026

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is proud to partner with the Riverside National Cemetery Memorial and Monuments Committee assisting with the construction of the first major memorial for Native American veterans at a national cemetery.

The memorial will serve as a resting place for Native Veterans but also an area with cultural significance and comfort as families and friends visit their loved ones. The memorial honors the service and sacrifice of Native American, Alaska Native, and Pacific Islander veterans throughout the United States military.

Indigenous peoples have the highest rate per capita of service in the military than any other group in the country. The statue at the memorial was created by world-renowned sculptor A. Thomas Schomberg.

05/29/2026

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is proud to highlight Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation as one of four nonprofit organizations to be awarded the 2026 Forging Hope Yawa' Awards.

The mission of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation is to exert and protect inherent sovereignty and promote their tribal identity and the well-being of their people, community, and environment by building a strong foundation, managing resources, and perpetuating culture and legacy.

The Nation's Headquarters is located three miles south of the Oregon border in the Pacific Northwest region of California. The Nation's general membership consists of over 2,000 Tribal Citizens.

05/29/2026

Yuhaaviatam San Manuel Investment Authority (SMIA) through its affiliated entities, announced today the completion of its acquisition of The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, the landmark historic property in the heart of downtown Riverside, California.

The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, a National Historic Landmark that has defined Riverside's cultural and civic identity for more than a century, has become the latest addition to the Tribe’s expanding non-gaming hospitality portfolio, reflecting their expertise and capabilities gained over the past 40 years as owners and operators of both gaming and non-gaming assets.

“The Mission Inn is more than a landmark. It is a living institution — one that has witnessed more than a century of California history and has been woven into the lives of this region’s families, including our own. We are honored to carry that legacy forward with the same dedication to maintaining its historic dignity and prominence,” said Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman of San Manuel Investment Authority and Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation.

Learn More: https://brnw.ch/21x2Wf8

05/29/2026

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and Yaamava' Resort & Casino were recently featured on CBS News ‘Inside SoCal Sundays’.

Nicole Fields, Tribal Citizen, highlighted the annual Yucca Harvest tradition and community celebration, emphasizing how the harvest helps preserve and pass down traditional knowledge and cultural practices across generations.

The segment also featured interviews with Yaamava' team members Jerry Bowlen, Director of Horticulture; Maurice Gonzalez, Horticultural Manager; and Victoria Duarte, Horticulture Project Coordinator. Together, they highlight how Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation traditions are meaningfully and authentically woven throughout the resort, offering guests a deeper understanding of the Tribe’s culture.

Watch the feature here → https://brnw.ch/21x2Wts

Nicole Fields, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Tribal Citizen and ...

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation pays tribute to the courageous men and women who have served our nation in the armed forces, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We also extend special recognition to Native American veterans whose service has protected both the United States and their own Tribal homelands.

For this lasting contribution, we extend the fullest measure of our appreciation, Hakup A’ai.

05/22/2026

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation honored four nonprofit organizations at the 2026 Forging Hope Yawa' Awards.

The Yawa’ Award is a symbol of the Maara’yam cultural value, the spirit of Yawa’—to act on one’s beliefs. Yawa’ is central to the Tribe’s philanthropic giving program and reflects a deep-rooted respect toward all who visit or reside on the Tribe’s ancestral lands. The Yawa’ Award honors organizations that have demonstrated exceptional stewardship and resilience, consistently enhancing the lives of those they serve, while embodying a deep responsibility for the well-being of their communities.

2026 Yawa' Award Honorees included UNLV, Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation, Lestonnac Free Clinic, and YouthHope.

05/20/2026

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation is proud to highlight Foster Kinship as one of the four recipients of the prestigious Yawa' Award during the third annual Forging Hope at Palms Casino Resort.

The San Manuel Gaming & Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) partners with hundreds of organizations thoughout the year, offering a "hand up" to vulnerable populations served by nonprofit organizations.

With over 30,000 children in kinship care in Nevada, Foster Kinship was created as the first and only organization in the state exclusively focused on supporting the children in non-parental care. Foster Kinship helps by supplying families with the tools and support to create a healthy and stable home environment, helping break generational cycles of abuse and neglect.