Kumeyaay Corner

Viejas Band of the Kumeyaay Nation in their own words. Learn a bit about the history of the Viejas Band of the Kumeyaay Nation past and present at Kumeyaay History. Viejas is more than a casino!

Indigenous Re-Generation is a 501(c)3 that who’s mission is to foster sustainable development, preserve cultural heritage, and promote self-determination among our indigenous communities in Southern California. They are located in San Diego’s Valley Center. In 2021, Indigenous Regeneration received a COVID Food Relief Grant, enabling us to cultivate and distribute Read more

From San Diego County News El Cajon, CA–The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation unveiled the new Sycuan Health Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday. The health center has expanded and relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility to continue its commitment to high quality, culturally responsive care. Read Read more

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.