Kumeyaay

The Kumeyaay are an Indigenous people native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, particularly areas of California and Baja California. They have a rich cultural heritage, with deep-rooted traditions, languages, and histories dating back thousands of years. Historically, the Kumeyaay were hunter-gatherers and known for their skills in making tools, basketry, and sustainable use of their land. Today, they continue to preserve their cultural practices, languages, and sovereignty through tribal governments and community efforts, maintaining a vital connection to their ancestral lands and cultural identity.