San Diego County is the ancestral and unceded lands of the Kum\u00e9yaay\/Tipay\/Ipai\/Diegue\u00f1o, the Pay\u00f3mkawichum\/Luise\u00f1o, the Kuupangaxwichem\/Cupe\u00f1o, and the \u00cdvillyuatem\/Cahuilla Indigenous peoples, whose enduring relationships with these lands, airs, and waters have shaped and sustained this region since the beginning of time. There are 18 federally recognized Tribal Nations represented by 17 Tribal governments in present-day San Diego County \u2013 more than any county in the United States. Every Tribe <\/strong>has its own unique culture, language, customs, and traditions and land is inseparable from the identity, culture, and sovereignty of Indigenous People. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The County of San Diego acknowledges historical and ongoing injustices Indigenous Peoples have faced, including displacement, erasure, persecution, and systemic oppression. The County is committed to fostering meaningful government-to-government relationships and we continue to learn from local Indigenous knowledge and experiences to support the health and well-being of Tribal communities and the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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