Two California tribes with casinos have donated $1 million aid the victims of the South Asian tsunami that has claimed the lives of more than 140,000 people in 11 countries.

The Rumsey Band of Wintun Indians and the United Auburn Indian Community made the donations to Save The Children and Habitat For Humanity International. The money will help provide shelter, food, medical care and other basic necessities for children and for replacement construction.

Separately, the National Indian Gaming Association is raising funds for the relief effort. Donations can be sent to:

Indian Nations UNICEF Tsunami Relief Fund
Borrego Springs Bank
5005 Willows Rd, Alpine, CA 91901

For more information on making contributions by credit card, contact Jo Gregg at (619) 659 9770 ext. 223. Borrego Springs Bank is owned by the Viejas Band.

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Tribes donate $1M for tsunami relief (The Sacramento Business Journal 1/7)

Relevant Links:
National Indian Gaming Association - http://www.indiangaming.org