![]() “I am proud to represent the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and of the effort made to protect these sacred lands,” Grijalva said. No timeline is yet known for when construction could begin. ![]() ![]() Raúl Grijalva, the bill will go before the Senate early next year and, if approved, to the president for signing. “It’s about time we invested in the west side.” “This will enhance the area with sustainable jobs, not just for Yaquis but the whole community on the west side,” he said. It would also preserve the existing land, the Old Pascua Village, where religious ceremonies are held.Ī new casino would provide hundreds of jobs for tribal members and other area residents, said tribal chairman Peter Yucupicio, a lifelong resident of Old Pascua.
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