# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 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 

Cancellation Policy, Scholarships, & FAQ 

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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/borrego-springs/the-first-people-and-traditional-games-of-san-diego-tribal-communities-through-a-payomkawichum-lens/200028894415449
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, music, entertainment, storytelling, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 73

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Borrego Springs
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center
- **lat**: 33.240642963894
- **long**: -116.38875861051
- **full address**: Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center, 401 Tilting T Dr,Borrego Springs,CA,United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens being held?
  - **A:** The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens takes place on Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 04:00 pm at Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center, 401 Tilting T Dr,Borrego Springs,CA,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens?
  - **A:** The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens is organized by Anza-Borrego Foundation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The First People and Traditional Games of San Diego Tribal Communities, Through a Payomkawichum Lens is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Borrego Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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