Acknowledgement
San Diego County is the ancestral and unceded lands of the Kuméyaay/Tipay/Ipai/Diegueño, the Payómkawichum/Luiseño, the Kuupangaxwichem/Cupeño, and the Ívillyuatem/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 – more than any county in the United States. Every Tribe has its own unique culture, language, customs, and traditions and land is inseparable from the identity, culture, and sovereignty of Indigenous People.
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.
- Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla/Cupeño Indians
- Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Indians
- Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians
- Pala Band of Mission Indians
- Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians
- Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians
- San Pasqual Band of Diegueño Indians
- Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
- Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Government Relations
Selected County Resources
These resources are compiled below to support Tribal Nations in navigating existing County services and identifying meaningful points of connection. This site will be updated periodically as the County’s body of resources continues to develop.
Public health and safety
Planning efforts
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) department pages
Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
Sustainability
General
County grants
Contact us
Tribalrelations@sdcounty.ca.gov
