The County of San Diego on Nov. 12 dedicated a Tribal Land Acknowledgement installation at the County Administration Center, the county said.

The installation features a 35-foot flagpole flying a specially designed Tribal Nations flag; an art wall created by the Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association; and an educational plaque with a QR code that links to the county Tribal Relations webpage.

County leaders cohosted the public dedication with the SCTCA; Board Chair and Chair Pro Tem participated in the event.

The ceremony included a blessing, booths showcasing culture and art, tribal-serving organizations, youth from the All‑Tribes Charter School, communal songs and dances, and appearances by Miss Kumeyaay and Little Miss Kumeyaay.

The county said the installation honors the sovereignty, history and contributions of the 18 federally recognized tribal governments in San Diego County and is meant to integrate tribal perspectives into public policy, environmental justice and governance as part of ongoing efforts to promote inclusivity, sustainability and cultural awareness.

The flag and plaque represent 18 Tribal Nations and 17 tribal governments across four cultural groups: Kumeyaay, Luiseño, Cahuilla and Cupeño.

The 18 Tribal Nations listed on the flag and plaque are: Barona Band of Mission Indians; Capitan Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians; Campo Kumeyaay Nation; Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians; Inaja‑Cosmit Band of Diegueño Mission Indians; Jamul Indian Village; La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians; La Posta Band of Mission Indians; Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla & Cupeño Indians; Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; Mesa Grande Band of Diegueño Mission Indians; Pala Band of Mission Indians; Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians; Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians; San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians; Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel; Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation; and Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians.

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Terra Lawson-Remer

Supervisor, Third District, San Diego County Board of Supervisors

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Paloma Aguirre

Supervisor, First District, San Diego County Board of Supervisors

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