La Jolla Man, Kumeyaay, man. The original.

Kumeyaay Man found on La Jolla Cliffs, steps from our class. Over 10,000 years old. Why not give it back? Land? Artificats? History?
Burial sites and grand villages are found at almost all Univeristy Campuses in California. Of course, the government or others chose the best land to occupy. This usually meant the villagers were displaced and their cultural site ignored. Its ok to see "Old Town" or a famous Church as a protected "Cultural Heritage Site", but why not more native villages?
What would that mean to the idea of "ownership" or natural birthrights? Kristi Orosco (San Pasqual Kumeyaay) is an agent of the Rincon EPA and also has been a cultural monitor and cultural leader. She breaks it down for the youth as the archeological marker sits only feet from the cliffs of La Jolla at Scripps Institute of Oceanography, within the zone of multi-million dollar property. There is also a burial site of recent controversy at the UCSD Chancellors house in La Jolla.
What does all this mean for the people, culture, and message to humanity? Repatriation can come in many forms and Kristi urged the youth to look into being protectors and advocates of culture.

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[KALLYKWAM]

Proud Kumeyaay Native! "DUB ALTO" from The Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Mission Indians!

[machintruc313]

Could you tell me where this site is located in La Jolla?

[TheMattBourbon]

this lady should practice in front of a mirror 50 more times, learn math, and get her facts straight