California Indian Nations College to host third annual Fire Gala in September
California Indian Nations College has announced that it will host its third annual Fire Gala on Friday, Sept. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Cahuilla Ballroom at Agua Caliente in Rancho Mirage. The event will celebrate Native excellence and the role of higher education in fostering leadership, sovereignty and academic achievement, according to event materials.
The evening will include dinner, entertainment and a silent auction. Native comedian Jim Ruel, a citizen of the Bay Mills Band of Ojibwe, is scheduled to perform. The gala raises funds for scholarships, academic programs, student services and cultural initiatives through sponsorship table packages, ticket purchases and auction participation.
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