Kumeyaay Corner

Enjoy this recording from the San Diego History Center of a presentation by Dr. Theresa Gregor, from the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel.

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Emmy award winning Our People. Our History. Our Culture. tells the story of Sycuan and the Kumeyaay nation through the words of its people—Tribal elders, Council leaders, family members and the next generation. Augmented by incisive observations from Native American historians and a range of subject matter experts, this documentary Read more…

From KPBS News on the status of the border wall opposed by the Kumeyaay Nation and many other groups.

Now in its second year, the Changemaker Faculty Fellows Program has named 16 faculty members in its 2020-2022 cohort. This two-year-long faculty development program enables faculty members to build a robust learning community and campus network of changemakers committed to addressing real world challenges through their teaching. Fellows selected will Read more…

The Ipai Kumeyaay and Payómkawichum artist grew up in the inland region of San Diego. His journey took him to New York City, but now he is back locally and making films. Read the article at Teen Vogue.

On Oct. 14, 2019, the University of San Diego celebrated the renaming of Mission Crossroads to Mata’yuum Crossroads. In the Kumeyaay language, Mata’yuum means “gathering place.” This renaming honors USD’s location in the traditional territory of the Kumeyaay Nation and further supports its ongoing tribal initiatives to create a more Read more…

Enjoy this great film from showing traditional ceramic artists Teresa Castro sharing her traditions and learn some Kumeyaay words in the process. Desert Musseum Kumeyaay V5 from Conveyor Group on Vimeo.

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