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Día de la Raza in San Diego, known in the United States as Columbus Day, was renamed to become Indigenous People’s Day. This date commemorates Native American communities, their culture, diversity and richness, as well as their historical struggle against genocide, discrimination and injustice.
That is why from JefeBet we have brought you the best events for this important and reflective day. Read all about how to celebrate Día de la Raza in San Diego, California below.
Celebration of Día de la Raza in San Diego
Celebration at San Diego Zoo Led by San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians
The San Diego Zoo will have an all-day celebration, beginning at 10 am until approximately 5 pm in which the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians will host a celebration of the Kumeyaay people for, as the zoo mentions, “their commitment to wildlife and their culture.”
This activity will begin with a blessing ceremony, the history of creation will be told, there will be a culinary offer, and an exhibition of indigenous handicrafts. In addition, there will be a basket weaving area, bird singing groups, a concert by Paul Cannon and trekking tours.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Week
San Diego State University has a subdivision called Native Resource Center. From this unit they organized a week in which they will map the land to recognize the indigenous territories of the Kumyaay, they will also organize reading clubs and discussions that will allow to know and listen about the experiences of this community.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration
At Highline College there will be a series of talks on October 10 from 9 am to 12 pm which will be the celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day. These discussions will begin with Dr Denise Bill, who will speak about the Muckleshoot tribe, of which she is a member.
Afterwards, Preston Singletary will talk about his work as a glass artisan and what he has learned from native artists (Maori, Hawaiian, Aboriginal Australians); finally, there will be a panel on Indigenizing the campus: creating sustainable processes and indigenizing the institutional panel.
National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center Webinar
This webinar will be held on October 12th at 1 pm MDT. The event is described by the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center as:
How can our Indigenous beliefs inform our advocacy? What does it mean to re-Indigenize our relationships with survivors and the way we do advocacy? Join us on October 12 for Restoring the Integrity and Status of Women as Sacred: An Advocate Panel Discussion. This conversation will help us examine if our practices are consistent with our Indigenous beliefs and lifeways, and how to make positive change. This supports our work restoring the integrity and status of women as sacred.
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