Among the expert writers in Tribal Government Gaming are National Indian
Gaming Association President Ernest L.----Southern
California Edison (SCE) and the Tribal Alliance of Sovereign Nations
will sponsor a workshop on economic development and tribal governance
next week on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 17 and 18, at the Pechanga
Resort and Casino here. Pennington and the show's
designers arrived at the Piestewas' front door at 7:30 this morning to reveal
that they would be the recipients of a new home, marking the first time since
the show's inception that a Native American family was selected .

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Stevens, Jr. The series
is executive-produced by Tom Forman.m. Nearby cities and towns receive support from the tribe
in the way of monetary and bottled water donations for cultural, social, and
economic projects to benefit the common good of the communities in which the
tribe's members live and work.

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TEMECULA, Calif.
"Lori was proud of her Hopi heritage and taught all those who knew her
about the great riches of her culture.

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The feature explains how gaming tribes played
the major role in developing that facility and other museums across the
country that celebrate the heritage of the American Indian.
-- Examines the controversy about the definition of "Class II" gaming
currently being evaluated by the NIGC.
Inspired by the Piestewas' Hopi heritage, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
sought the help of the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) in their
fundraising efforts to Indian Nations for support and sponsorship . In light of this unique episode,
special attention will be placed on important Native American -focused cultural
elements in the development of the show's storyline and in the home's design
and construction.
Representatives from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the Navajo Nation
and the Hopi Tribe are expected to participate in these events.

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We consider it our
responsibility to report the good news about Indian gaming and to present a
balanced approach to some of the more controversial issues confronting Native
Americans.
Global Gaming Business, published by Casino Connection International, is
the gaming industry's leading trade publication.
For more information on Tribal Government Gaming, contact Roger Gros at
1-702-248-1565 x225 or rgros@ggbmagazine.
"Our tribe strongly believes in the importance of community and helping
our tribal brothers and sisters , and Extreme Makeover is all about building a
better home and life for families in need," said Chairman Deron Marquez of the
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

About Extreme Makeover Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is produced by Endemol USA, a division of
Endemol Holding.

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Created in 1995 to safeguard tribal sovereignty, tribal government
rights, and cultural identity, the tribal alliance includes 13 tribes
in California, primarily in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
An Edison International (NYSE:EIX) company, Southern California
Edison is one of the nation's largest electric utilities, serving a
population of more than 13 million via 4. The show airs Sundays (8:00 -
9:00 p. Today, the tribe is located on the
San Manuel Reservation near Highland , Calif.

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Piestewa Family Surprised With New Home Courtesy of ABC Television's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and Three Indian Nations

Like other tribal lands in the
United States, the San Manuel Reservation is a sovereign nation with its own
system of government and tribal laws.

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C.6 million customer accounts
in a 50,000-square-mile service area within central, coastal and
Southern California. Special Season Finale Will Feature for the First Time Native American Family
and Native American Sponsors on Emmy-Nominated Program

TUBA CITY, Ariz.
Recalling this conversation, it was Lynch who nominated Piestewa's parents for
the home makeover. We knew that to ignore that culture in
the show would be a great disservice to the Piestewa family and to Lori's
memory," said Extreme Makeover: Home Edition producer Andy Lipson.

About the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Descendents of the Serrano Indians, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
inhabited a territory spanning the San Bernardino Mountains, valley and
adjoining desert lands for centuries.

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Tribal Government Gaming has quickly become the most respected annual
recap of Indian gaming available .; California Nations Indian
Gaming Association Chairman Anthony Miranda; San Manuel Band of Mission
Indians (California) Chairman Deron Marquez; lobbyist Roger Stone; Harvard
University researchers Kate Spilde Contreras and Jonathan Taylor; Spectrum
Gaming Group Managing Director Fred Gushin; The Innovation Group President
Steve Rittvo; Victoria Erickson from the Paul Steelman Group and many more."
The Hopi and Navajo tribes from Arizona are co-sponsoring the project with
the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians; marking the first time the show also
has featured Native American sponsors.

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In other stories, Tribal Government Gaming:
-- Dissects the complicated situation involving Indian gaming in
California. While that workshop focused on ways Native Americans can
better determine their future, exercise self-governing power
effectively, and build sustainable economies, next week's conference
will highlight success stories and challenges to growth and
development. "Through our participation in this
partnership, we seek to help foster business opportunity and growth
for the benefit of the tribes.
"It is tremendously gratifying that three diverse Native American tribes
would come together to help achieve Lori Piestewa's dream to build a home for
her children and her parents," said Hopi Tribal Chairman Wayne Taylor, Jr.
In March 2003, Lori Piestewa's convoy was ambushed in the city of
An-Nasiriyah -- the same ambush that led to the capture of Pfc. David Goldberg is the president of Endemol USA.

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"There is great potential for new business development among the
tribes here in Southern California," said Bill Bryan , vice president,
SCE business customer division. Piestewa is believed to be the first Native American woman to die
in combat while defending her country during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Several Native American cultural activities unique to each of the three
tribes have been tentatively scheduled throughout the week of production."
Construction on the Piestewa family home begins immediately in Flagstaff,
Ariz.

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"Indian gaming is one of the best stories in the gaming industry," says
Global Gaming Business Editor Roger Gros.
The Piestewa family is well known to many in Arizona and in the Native
American community as Terry and Percy Piestewa, the parents of Army Spec. Lori
Piestewa., while the family is away on a vacation sponsored by Extreme Makeover:
Home Edition .

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The "Native Nations" summit will build on the work done at a 2003
workshop held in the Owens Valley and sponsored by SCE and the Bishop
Paiute Tribe. "When we were approached by the show our
tribe signed on immediately to make a donation to the Piestewa family's new
home, because we have witnessed first-hand how building new homes and
fostering strong communities can vastly improve the quality of life for Indian
and non-Indian people alike. While serving together in combat, Lynch and
Piestewa formed a close friendship.

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The tribe operates the San Manuel
Indian Bingo and Casino and the San Manuel Bottled Water Group, in addition to
managing a variety of economic ventures.

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-- Shows how two very successful Connecticut tribes - the Mashantucket
Pequots and the Mohegans - are spreading their wealth and knowledge
across Indian Country.

In addition, Tribal Gaming Government features the industry's most
complete listing of tribal casinos in North America.

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SCE to Cosponsor Workshop on Native American Economic Development

A partner in the community, the San
Manuel Band of Mission Indians actively contributes to a variety of projects
in neighboring areas.

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LAS VEGAS, Global Gaming Business magazine today
announced the release of the second annual Tribal Government Gaming, a
publication devoted to the major issues surrounding Indian gaming in North
America. It was during this time that Lori spoke
of her desire to someday build a home where her parents could retire. Since Lori's death, her parents have adopted her two small
children, a son age 6 and a daughter age 5.

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The centerpiece of this year's edition is the cover story on the National
Museum of the American Indian, the newest and final museum that will be built
on the Mall in Washington , D.
-- Taps the minds of several of the industry's leading architects to
assess the current state of Indian gaming casino design., The Piestewa family was unable
to contain their surprise and joy this morning when they heard ABC's Extreme
Makeover: Home Edition host Ty Pennington's signature "Good Morning" wake up
call from outside their home in Tuba City, Ariz.

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com. Jessica Lynch
who was held for nine days.

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In addition to Tribal
Government Gaming, the company also publishes Casino Design, Global Gaming
Business Weekly, Global Gaming Business/Russia, and Casino Connection
magazines .

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"Too often, the benefits of Indian
gaming are overlooked by the mainstream press.
"Recognizing the importance of their heritage, ABC and the Extreme Makeover
designers are working with the three tribes to create a home that the family
will love and that Lori would be proud of providing for her parents and
children.

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SCE's economic and business development group helps foster
business growth within the company's 50,000-square-mile service area. It was
through NCAI's outreach that the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians from
Southern California first learned of the needs and stepped in to assist with
the project. ET), on the ABC Television Network.