The process to create the ha kwaiyo, a traditional Kumeyaay tule boat, for the 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘦: 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳, 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 & 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 exhibition began over a year ago. The project was led by Dr. Stan Rodriguez, (Kumeyaay-Iipay, Santa Ysabel) long-time Director of Kumeyaay Community College (KCC). In October 2024, Museum staff and students from KCC harvested the tule reeds from the San Joaquin Marsh Reserve in Irvine, California. After letting the tule dry out for a few months, Dr. Rodriguez c

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Presidio Park is a filled with history and mystery. In this area you’ll find a mission, ruins, trails, and eerie landmarks such as the infamous “Witches Tower.” Once the site of Kosa’aay, a thriving Kumeyaay village dating back to 10,000 B.C., this hill became the birthplace of California’s colonization when Spanish explorers landed in 1769. The Kumeyaay nursed the sickly Spaniards back to health, only to watch them erect a fort, mission, and claim their land. From this very hill, California’s m

194 reactions · 26 shares | Today we had the honor of taking part in a truly historic moment as the Kumeyaay Diegueño Nation flag was raised in recognition of the Native peoples of this region. The ceremony brought our campus community together in celebration, reflection, and respect for the deep history and enduring presence of the Kumeyaay people. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this important moment. | San Diego Mesa College | Facebook