Manataba Messenger

Page 23 Copyright 2021 The Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) formerly known as the Colorado River Indian Reservation, was brought into American existence in 1865 when the United States by Act of Congress officially recognized their idea of the captured boundary of the Mohave peo- ple; which is what still exists today although, their original boundaries extended all the way into Mexico. The Colorado River Indian Tribes is now made up of a total of four tribes, the Mohave, Chemehuevi, Hopi and Navajo and enjoys a vibrant cultural community of members, unlike any other tribe. The current tribal population is 4,535 members. The Manataba Messenger is the official publication of the Colorado River Indian Tribes with headquarters and publication address on the Colorado River Indian reservation and within the State of Arizona. As such, it is the publication legally qualified to publish official legal notices as required by law. (A.R.S. 39-201,202,203,204,205). MANATABA MESSENGER (USPS 035-994) is published monthly by the Colorado River Indian Tribes, Mohave Road and 2nd Avenue, Parker, Arizona, 85344, and is a division under CRIT Media & Communications. FREE SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE GIVEN TO OFF RESERVATION TRIBAL MEMBERS ONLY AND ALL CRIT TRIBAL MEMBERS OVER THE AGE OF 50 YEARS OLD REGARDLESS OF RESIDENTIAL LOCATION. Tribal members write a formal request to CRIT Manataba Messenger, c/o Subscriptions 16600 Mohave Road, Parker, AZ 85344, please include your full name, address, contact phone number and tribal identification number. Currently, the newspaper publishes 3,800 per month to the members of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. The Manataba Messenger is proud to be printed on recyclable paper and ink, by a company that is committed to an environmentally safe production process, education, and policy. Editorials and articles are the sole responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinion, attitude or philosophy of the MANATABA MESSENGER or the Colorado River Indian Tribes. MANATABA MESSENGER does not assume responsibility for unsolicited materials and does not guarantee publication of any content upon submission. MANATABA MESSENGER reserves the right to reject any material or letter submitted for publication. MANATABA MESSENGER reserves the right to refuse, amend, withdraw, or otherwise deal with all ADVERTISEMENTS submitted at their absolute discretion and without explanation. MANATABA MESSENGER does not endorse any product or services accepted as advertisement for the newspaper. All contributions received @: MANATABA MESSENGER 26600 Mohave Road, Parker, AZ 85344 Email: manatabamessenger@gmail.com Phone: (520) 238-2969 NO PART OF THIS PUBLICATION MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT FULL WRITTEN CONSENT FROM THE COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. ALL VIOLATORS WILL BE PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW. Ivy Ledezma Wowasi Wast’e Win Mohave, Fort Mohave, Oglala Lakota Colorado River Indian Tribal Member Publisher/Editor