Preserving Kumeyaay language, awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous people on “A Way with Words” “Every November, we recognize Native American Heritage Month — honoring the history and contributions of Indigenous people in the United States. But for many leaders, honoring this history is a year-long commitment. That includes educating Read more
The Flute Player – Kumeyaay Story in ‘Iipay Aa, Mesa Grande Dialect This is a traditional Kumeyaay story told by Ted Couro in his native language ‘Iipay Aa or Kumeyaay, Mesa Grande dialect. It was recorded sometime between 1964 and 1975 by linguist Margaret Langdon, who also transcribed and translated Read more
The Kumeyaay Cultural Revitalization and Healing Project explored and documented Kumeyaay Elders and their stories of how culture is used as a modality to combat substance abuse in San Diego tribal communities and can be utilized to enhance treatment outcomes as well as to reduce substance use and behaviors. This Read more
Fostering Kumeyaay and Indigenous Cultures for the Future The Eyaay Ahuun Foundation ‘My Heart Is Good’, honors and advances the legacy of the Kumeyaay and Indigenous peoples. We serve as a hub for Native arts, cultural exchange, educational offerings and environmental stewardship — partnering with local communities, the youth, and Read more
Held by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, the Sycuan Powwow is more than just an event—it’s a cultural homecoming. This year, it’s happening on September 12, 13, and 14, 2025. It all takes place in Sycuan, located just east of San Diego, California. Whether you’re Native or non-Native, Read more
The La Jolla Historical Society presents The Kumeyaay Visual Storytelling Project. This immersive exhibition brings the two-part comic Our, Past, Present, and Future and Beyond Gaming, written by Kumeyaay Tribal Historians Ethan Banegas, Michael Connolly Miskwish, Lorraine Orosco, and Stanley Rodriguez, to life in three dimensions. Read more. Admission to Wisteria Read more
From NBC News Learn about San Diego tribes, who received $2M to find missing Indigenous people. Read and/or watch this great article and learn about the mission indigenous people crisis.
Learn about Kumeyaay in Northern Baja San Diego County is home to more Native American reservations than any other in the United States. Thirteen of the reservations belong to the Kumeyaay Nation that was split by force following the Mexican-American War that began in 1846 and ended two years later. Read more
Why learn about Kumeyaay history? Watch this great Introduction to the Kumeyaay Lectures from the San Diego History Center to find out.
Did you know, the Barona Cultural Center & Museum is San Diego County’s first museum on an Indian reservation dedicated to the perpetuation and presentation of the local Kumeyaay-Diegueño Native culture. The Barona Museum offers a unique educational journey for visitors of all ages. The Museum’s collection represents thousands of Read more