Native American Leader Speaks About Tribal Self Determination

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Published November 28, 2007 at 9:43 AM PST

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Anthony Pico, former chairman of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, will discuss economic and social progress in Native America, the role of tribal government, gaming and Native nations rebuilding t

Native American Leader Speaks About Tribal Self Determination

(Photo: Anthony Pico, former chairman of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians)

Tom Fudge: One of the most politically active members of any California Indian community over the past decade has been Anthony Pico. Pico is the former chairman of the Viejas tribe . He was co-chairman of the successful Proposition 1A campaign in 2000. Proposition 1A was the initiative that amended the California constitution and allowed California gaming tribes to develop casinos.

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Pico is a Vietnam veteran who has seen his tribe's community go from poverty to riches as it developed its casino. He's an advocate for American Indian sovereignty, and he is still a consultant to the Viejas tribe.

Kumeyaay leader Anthony Pico will give the speech “Sovereignty in Contemporary Native America” at 7 p.m. tonight at UCSD in the multipurpose room of the Student Center. It is free and open to the public.

Guest

Anthony Pico , former chairman of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians.