Land Acknowledgement

At University Heights Women's Walk Club: 

We acknowledge that the unceded territory of California is home to nearly 200 tribal nations.

We acknowledge that the University Heights neighborhood we enjoy is located on land that was formerly the traditional territory of the Kumeyaay/Diegueño Tribe.

We acknowledge and honor the original inhabitants of our various regions. The land that surrounds us is part of who we are presently, and it reflects our histories. San Diego County is home to four federally recognized and resilient tribal nations of the Kumeyaay/Diegueño, Payómkawichum (Quechnajuichom/Luiseño and Acjachemen/Juaneño), Kuupiaxchem/Cupeño, and Cahuilla people. It is also important to acknowledge that this land remains the home to the 18 federally recognized bands of the Barona, Campo, Capitan Grande, ‘Ewiiaapaayp (Cuyapaipe), Inaja-Cosmit, Jamul Indian Village, Laguna, La Jolla, La Posta, Los Coyotes, Manzanita, Mesa Grande, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, San Luis Rey, San Pasqual, Santa Ysabel, Sycuan, and Viejas Indian reservations.

To learn more about land acknowledgements:

Land Acknowledgement: You're on Californian Indian Land, Now What?

Tool Kit Acknowledging Relationships to Space & Place.

If you would like to learn more about the traditional territory and the history of trauma and colonialism in your area, this website will tell you who were the original stewards of the land. This is one step we can take to become more effective and compassionate community members.