Announcements
What are pesticides?
Pesticides are chemicals used to kill pests, such as insects, weeds, and rodents. They are used in agriculture, forestry, and other industries to protect crops and prevent the spread of disease.
Why are pesticides dangerous?
Pesticides can be dangerous to human health. They can cause a variety of health problems, including:
• Skin irritation: Pesticides can irritate the skin, causing rashes, itching, and burning.
• Respiratory problems: Pesticides can irritate the lungs and airways, causing coughing, wheezing, and difficulty breathing.
• Neurological problems: Pesticides can damage the nervous system, leading to problems with memory, concentration, and coordination.
• Cancer: Some pesticides have been linked to an increased risk of cancer.
How can you protect yourself from pesticide exposure?
• Do not enter agricultural fields because those are treated with pesticides.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling pesticides or working in areas where pesticides have been used.
• Wear protective clothing, such as gloves, masks, and eye protection, when handling pesticides.
• Store pesticides in a safe place, away from children and pets.
• Dispose of pesticides properly.
What should you do if you think you have been exposed to pesticides?
• Remove any contaminated clothing.
• Wash your skin thoroughly with soap and water.
• Seek medical attention immediately.
Additional tips:
• Read the label carefully before using any pesticide.
• Follow the directions on the label carefully.
• Use the least amount of pesticide possible.
• Do not mix pesticides with other chemicals.
• Do not apply pesticides in windy conditions.
Following these tips can help protect yourself and your family from pesticide exposure.
Danger: Pesticide Application Keep Out. Report Incidents to the Quechan Pesticide Control Office at 760-572-0771 or 928-977-2369.
Estela Anahi Jaramillo is an ASU Cronkite School of Journalism student assigned to cover Cortez High School for AZPreps365.com.
A middle linebacker in football embodies the archetype of a "warrior." This player is positioned at the heart of the defense, protecting the team's territory like a guardian defending a sacred space.
This role can be compared to figures like a gatekeeper, who ensures balance by standing at the threshold between chaos and order. The middle linebacker possesses both a warrior's physical strength and a leader's strategic mind.
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Congratulations to Miss Quechan Nation Revine Nerva and her First Attendant Miss Aubrey Palone.
The following is a list of the winners for all the games during the 2024 Quechan Indian Days Celebration.
The Quechan Enrollment Department will be issuing Tribal Identification Cards on Thursdays and Fridays beginning September 26, 2024. The fee for the identification cards is $15.00.
Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Join us via zoom or in person. Also, please contact us for the Zoom link with an alternate email besides gmail as gmail comes back as un-deliverable. Zoom link will be posted on our Kwatsáan Iiyáa page or the Quechan Tribal Website.
For additional information contact:
Lanuagesecreteray@quechantribe.com
or Languagecoordinator@quechantribe.com
The San Diego County Archaeological Society is pleased to begin offering a Native American Scholarship. The purpose of scholarship is to promote Native American involvement in San Diego County archaeology and related endeavors.
Honoring Our Tribal Elders.
1st Wednesday of every month from 7:00 am to 11:59 pm at Paradise Casino.
3rd Wednesday of every month from 7:00 am to 11:59 pm at the Quechan Casino Resort.
Quechan Tribal Elders 60 years + get $10 in Rewards Play and a $15 Meal Voucher.
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Pesticide Incidents or Concerns
Are you experiencing a pesticide-related emergency?
For example, if you are currently exposed to pesticide spray or drift, especially if you have serious health problems like difficulty breathing.
Please dial 9-1-1 for help.
The Quechan Newsletters published between 2007 through 2016 are available for viewing by clicking here or by going to the Quechan Tribe's website main page and clicking on Newsletter Archives located at the bottom of the page..
The ads and coupons contained within the newsletters are no longer valid.
Phone numbers and addresses listed should also be verified for validity.
Chase Choate beamed as he explained the plan for the morning.
The goal was to plant 700 trees before noon. The cottonwoods and willows, Choate said, would be pretty straightforward. The honey mesquite trees though, he warned, were thorny and would need an extra layer of plastic shielding to protect them from hungry wild rabbits.
“If you want gloves, we have some,” Choate, environmental director for the Fort Yuma Quechan Tribe, told the group of volunteers gathered around him. “If you want to just have your hands feel the earth, we can do that too.”
Imagine This proudly announces the recipients of the 2024 Annual Native American Award of Achievement: Melinda Coffin, CEO of Soaring Eagle Gaming, and Charles Montague, CEO of Quechan and Paradise Casinos.
Two of the San Pasqual Lady Warriors, Jahzel Perez and Jozie Shepard, took 5th place and 1st place in girls wrestling. Jahzel Perez took 5th place overall and Jozie Shepard took 1st place.
Jozie Shepard is a senior at San Pasqual Valley High School. Shepard is coming off a 25-1 record last year. This year she is undefeated (17-0) thus far and has won every tournament she’s participated in this season. Shepard won sectionals at Agua Fria High School last week.
Jahzel Perez is a State Contender and Jozie Shephard is State Champion.
ACF's one application allows you to be matched with more than 150 scholarships.
High school seniors, current college students, and adult re-entry students attending any type of accredited postsecondary school may apply.
The application opens in January, and most deadlines are in March and May.
There's something for you at azfoundation.org/scholarships
For more information, email scholarship@azfoundation.org
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What are pesticides?
A pesticide is any substance intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating any pest. This includes surface sanitizers and disinfectants, insecticides, and herbicides.
What is SPM?
Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) is a holistic, whole-system approach applicable in agricultural and other managed ecosystems and urban and rural communities that builds on the concept of integrated pest management (IPM) to include the broader context of the three sustainability pillars: Human Health & Social Equality, Environmental Protections, and Economic Vitality.
What is IPM?
Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a safer, more sustainable strategy you can use daily. IPM focuses on various pest prevention and non-toxic or least-toxic pest management techniques to solve pest problems effectively. IPM strategies use practices that exclude pests so they can’t cause problems and use pesticides only as a last resort. Using integrated pest management practices makes it possible to manage pests effectively and sustainably at your center while protecting staff, children, and the environment.?
For more information, please get in touch with the Quechan Pesticide Control Office at 760-572-0771
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Pesticide Incidents or Concerns
Are you experiencing a pesticide-related emergency?
For example, if you are currently exposed to pesticide spray or drift, especially if you have serious health problems like difficulty breathing.
Please dial 9-1-1 for help.
Do you want to report a non-emergency pesticide incident or concern?
Call the Quechan Pesticides Control Office to report the incident. If calling outside of business hours, please leave a message.
You can find our number online (www.quechantribe.com) by clicking on the department’s tab or by calling 1-(760) 572-0771.
You can submit a report without giving your name (anonymously). Still, the Quechan Pesticides Control Office can follow up with a call if you do not leave any contact information.
Learning Quechan History,. Culture, Language through our Songs.
We are asking for a commitment from our young men and adult men who would like to learn Quechan Songs and the Quechan Language.
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It's up to us Quechan's to Preserve and Revitalize Our Language and Songs Before they are gone forever.
We meet every Wednesday 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Turquoise Center 810 Turquoise Circle (East of the Olds Subs).
Our goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the role of music within the Quechan culture and to learn and teach pronunciation of the Quechan language. Out traditional songs play an integral role in the life of the Quechan culture.
The emphasis is to keep our Quechan Language and Songs Alive and Thriving.
For more information, contact Faron Owl at (928) 210-0114.
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How to Start a Business Workshop (In-Person) at the Quechan Business Development Center!
Join us at the Quechan Business Development Center business incubator for an informative event on starting your own business! Whether you have a brilliant idea or a burning desire to be your boss, this event is for you. Our expert speakers will guide you through the ins and outs of entrepreneurship, from creating a business plan to finding funding and marketing your product or service. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with like-minded individuals. Get ready to take the first step toward realizing your dreams! See you there!
RSVP using this link for Wednesday, December 13 · 11 am - 12 pm (Arizona Time)
For scholarship seekers, achieve your educational goals.
In partnership with generous donors, Arizona Community Foundation awards millions of dollars annually to help students achieve their educational goals.
Through the online system, students complete one application and are matched with available scholarships, based on their eligibility requirements.
Join us for the Grand Opening of our Business Incubator.
Discover the perfect space to grow your Reservation-based VME busines.
Friday, November 11, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Quechan Business Development Center located at 403 Picacho Road Ste E, Winterhaven CA 92283 (former Pipa Market Store).
Our Quechan business incubator is designed to provide Tribal VME start-ups with the resources and support to take their business to the next level. Join us for a day of networking, learning and celebrating the Native entrepreneurial spirit.
