The Kumeyaay Way - Winter 2008 - (Page 3) page 4 tribal chairman bobby l. barrett Kumeyaay History More Than What Appears on the Surface page 6 commitment to community Looking Back at the River of Tears A History of the Kumeyaay Waterways 9 When the Kumeyaay were forced onto reservations they lost their ancestral lands and the water sources that flowed through them. contents Keeping the Borders Open for All Kumeyaay Once trans-border southern Indians, the Kumeyaay are now separated by the Mexican-American border. 4 12 Tribal Security—Safety First page 14 Preserving culture & heritage Cultural Embrace The Acorn: A Kumeyaay Tradition The acorn has provided nourishment to the Kumeyaay people for generations. “The Creator gave us the acorn… we should always be respectful of the acorn,” said Virginia Christman, Tribal Councilwoman. 17 Viejas Tribal Member Rescues Eagle page 18 focus on the future, resPect the Past Education for All 14 Winter 2008 Viejas Provides Opportunities for the Future The Viejas Band of the Kumeyaay Indians is helping all tribal members follow their dreams. 20 Future in Their Hands 21 Viejas Pow Wow Honors Native American Veterans 22 Growing Traditions—Viejas Community Garden 23 Remember When 18 On the Cover: El Capitan Reservoir Photo courtesy of Tim Farmer 3
For optimal viewing of this digital publication, please enable JavaScript and then refresh the page. If you would like to try to load the digital publication without using Flash Player detection, please click here.