Today is the start of #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth! The Kumeyaay (also called the Diegueño, Iipay/Tipay) are the Indigenous people of the San Diego/Imperial County and Baja California region, including the land where the Museum of Us resides. (1/4) 
Supporting and visiting local institutions is a great way to learn from and about Kumeyaay People. The Iipay-Tipai Kumeyaay Mut Niihepok Park is an open public space with outdoor exhibits that honor the culture of the Kumeyaay Nation. (2/4)
Photo of Kumeyaay Cosmology Mosaic
Photo of Kumeyaay Cosmology Mosaic
Located in modern-day Old Town, the park features a public gathering area for events and ceremonies, art features, and trilingual displays in Kumeyaay, Spanish, and English, with QR codes to digital resources and maps. (3/4) Learn more: parks.ca.gov/?page_id=30476
Located nearby, the Kosay Kumeyaay Market is a Kumeyaay-owned shop with authentic, handcrafted art and textiles: kumeyaaymarket.com
Comment to share cultural centers, businesses, and events to support this month and year-round!
Photo courtesy of Kosay Kumeyaay Market.(4/4)
Comment to share cultural centers, businesses, and events to support this month and year-round!
Photo courtesy of Kosay Kumeyaay Market.(4/4)
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