The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens, 22 November

The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens

Anza-Borrego Foundation

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Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm

3 hours

Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center

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Date & Location

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm to 04:00 pm (PST)

Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center

401 Tilting T Dr, Borrego Springs, California, United States

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About the event

The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens
Join us for a workshop led by Payómkawichum educators, highlighting traditional plant knowledge and the cultural importance of Native games practiced since time immemorial.

What to Expect:

-Learn about the Payómkawichum Creation Story and its connection to traditional plant uses
-Explore the cultural significance of traditional games played by San Diego’s Tribal Communities
-Engage in hands-on activities, creating and playing these games for yourself
-Gain insight from Indigenous presenters with deep ties to the land and its histories
-Deepen your understanding of the enduring presence and traditions of Native peoples in the Anza-Borrego region and beyond

Who Should Attend:

-Educators & Students – Anyone interested in Native history, cultural knowledge, and experiential learning.
-Families & Community Members – People of all ages who want to connect with Indigenous traditions through storytelling, games, and hands-on activities.
-Cultural & History Enthusiasts – Those who want to deepen their understanding of the Payómkawichum people and the Anza-Borrego region.
-Environmental & Plant Knowledge Learners – Individuals interested in traditional ecological knowledge and the cultural uses of plants.
-Tribal Community Members & Allies – Native and non-Native attendees looking to learn from Indigenous voices.

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center (401 Tilting T Dr., Borrego Springs, CA 92004)

Cost:

Tribal Members or Descendants - Free
Student - $20/person
ABF Member - $34/person
Non-Member - $40/person
Children 5 & under - Free

Registration: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=013b5b4c-7347-458d-baa1-a141a9c54546&envId=p-Of6JnJ-NDU-Ys4lsF7CG9w&zone=usa

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About the Presenter:

Ami Admire is Payómkawichum from the Rincon Band; a trained teacher with 25+ years experience developing culturally responsive curriculums using a mental health framework including Rez Beats, Native & Indigenous Classes and Clubs, Rincon Youth Storytelling, and is a trained facilitator of Gathering of Native Americans. Ms. Ami is also a recipient of the National Indian Health Board Local Impact Award for making a difference in her community.


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The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens, 22 November
The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens
Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm