As part of the observance, SDCCD will proudly raise the Kumeyaay flag, recognizing that its campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Kumeyaay nation and celebrating the enduring culture and contributions of the Kumeyaay people. Raising and displaying the flag symbolizes the district’s ongoing commitment to its Indigenous communities and the Kumeyaay people.
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
NOVEMBER 3-6
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Native American History & Culture
Drop by the Native Resource Center during College Hour from November 3–6 to watch
a series of videos highlighting Native American culture and history.
Miramar College, I-126 (Native Resource Center), 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Kumeyaay Birdsingers
The Kumeyaay Birdsingers will share their traditional Native American and
Indigenous songs.
City College, MS-140, 1313 Park Blvd., 92101
1 to 3 p.m.
Native American Student Club Meeting: Film Screening
The Mesa College Native American Student Club will screen a fun action film at their
November monthly meeting. Students interested in joining the club are encouraged to
attend for more information.
Mesa College, SB-111, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Kumeyaay Language
Learn about the Kumeyaay language and culture with Kumeyaay Language Educator Nicholas
Smith.
Mesa College, LRC-229, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
11:30 a.m. to noon
Where We Reside
Informational presentation about the tribes of San Diego County, their history, and
their current way of life. It will also include an interactive component encouraging
students to investigate which tribal lands they reside on, where they were born, or
where they grew up, if not from San Diego.
Mesa College, D-102, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Native Americans & the US Military featuring Staff Sergeant Raymond
Meet Staff Sergeant Raymond, a National Guard servicemember who is part of the Apache
tribe, Cherokee, and Choctaw Native American tribes. Learn about his journey joining
the Army and what he hopes for the future of Native Americans in the US military.
Miramar College, I-126 (Native Resource Center), 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126
1 to 2 p.m.
Indigenous Languages of Latin America
Learn about the array of indigenous languages spoken in Latin America with a special
focus in indigenous languages spoken in Mexico as well as basic phrases in Nahuatl.
Mesa College, LRC-229, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and the US Military
Learn about the role of Native Americans and Native Hawaiians in the US Military.
Miramar College, I-126 (Native Resource Center), 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
10 to 11 a.m.
Transfer 101
Learn about the transfer pathway from community college to a four-year university.
Mesa College’s Transfer Center will provide an overview of the transfer process and
resources available to students.
Mesa College, I4-306, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Flag Raising Ceremony
Join us as we raise the Kumeyaay-Diegueño Nation flag. Bobby Wallace, a local community
leader, and our Native Resource Center team, will share about our work to support
our Native students and community.
Miramar College, N-Building Flagpole (Administration), 10440 Black Mountain Road,
92126
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
2:15 to 3:45 p.m.
What’s the Deal with Thanksgiving?
Presentation on the origins and history of Thanksgiving, including a focus on the
relationships Native Americans have had with the holiday in the past and the present.
Mesa College, BT-101, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
10 to 10:30 a.m.
Flag Raising Ceremony
To demonstrate our collective commitments in action, we take the historic action of
raising the Kumeyaay-Diegueño Nation flag in celebration and recognition of the Native
peoples of this region.
Mesa College, Flag Pole (near the Administrative buildings), 7250 Mesa College Drive,
92111
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Native American Resource Fair
In celebration of indigenous cultures, traditions, and contributions. There will be
resource and informational booths, promoting awareness, education and community engagement.
Mesa College, Mesa Quad, 7250 Mesa College Drive, 92111
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Kumeyaay Language Preservation featuring Nicholas Smith
Learn about a local Kumeyaay language preservation project led by Nicholas Smith,
Kumeyaay language educator, linguist, and consultant.
Miramar College, I-126 (Native Resource Center), 10440 Black Mountain Road, 92126
Additionally, this November, Mesa College will feature Stories of Native American Women’s History, with a curated book display located in the 3rd floor lobby of the SB Building.