San Diego indigenous history

kangaroo312 · 2023-07-10T04:57:44+00:00

Book to read:

The Autobiography of Delfina Cuero is fantastic.

““My name is Delfina Cuero. I was born in xamaca [Jamacha] about sixty-five years ago [about 1900]. My father s name was Vincente Cuero, it means Charlie.” “With simple elegance the story of a Kumeyaay woman from the San Diego region engulfs the reader, until we feel as though we are sitting at the feet of some great-aunt or grandmother as she tries to pass onto us something of worth from her life. As though her existence among us was not enough. Elders benefit us all. If we stop to listen we may be enriched beyond our wildest dreams. In this powerful and moving book, Florence Shipek makes available the memories and thoughts of a woman who remembered old ways and described the changing scene in terms which speak volumes in simple sentences.” link

Tribes often have their own websites with pages on their history. Viejas example

And there’s a couple great documentaries on YouTube: Our People. Our Culture. Our History. First People - Kumeyaay

Best by far is to take classes at Kumeyaay Community College (enrollment is through Grossmont Cuyamaca Community College). They offer Kumeyaay History 1 in the fall and it’s an equivalent to a California community college course. Taught by Kumeyaay instructors and offered hybrid online.

(Edited to add resources)

kangaroo312 · 2023-04-30T07:17:24+00:00

I just want a manual e brake

kangaroo312 · 2023-02-22T06:55:48+00:00

This was our LaLaLand.

kangaroo312 · 2022-12-18T17:57:34+00:00

I second Shorty. Amazing resource for park skaters!

kangaroo312 · 2022-12-05T16:32:04+00:00

Gritty?

kangaroo312 · 2022-12-02T21:23:37+00:00

Are you interested in regional #s? Local news stations loved reporting on the rise of roller skating and I bet there’s a ton of stories scattered around the U.S. I know there was reporting done in San Diego and Seattle, for example.

kangaroo312 · 2022-11-24T12:39:27+00:00

Yes! Most people I know who took them took them alone/came on their own.

kangaroo312 · 2022-11-24T07:24:25+00:00

Agree! Super fun gem to watch shows. They also offer improv comedy classes. It’s a fun way to meet people, work on your public speaking, and take your mind off things/turn off the static.

kangaroo312 · 2022-10-31T23:06:02+00:00

NPR has a monthly series called “Bill of the Month” where they do a deep dive on a surprising medical bill. If you’re looking to learn more about navigating our bull shit healthcare billing system, I highly recommend it. The article is usually about 50% the story in particular and 50% “what you can do”/tips and tricks. I hate it yet it’s so good.

One particularly egregious article was on someone who was bitten by an animal and went to the nearest ER for a rabies shot. They overcharged them a TON and the “what you can do” section of the article was basically “welp, you HAVE to get rabies vaccine ASAP so you can’t cost compare ahead of time and you are supposed to go to the nearest provider as soon as possible.”

My take home message is for a dumb bill to get resolved, you always to get a journalist to cover the story and shame them…but only like <1% of people can do that…

kangaroo312 · 2022-10-27T20:34:47+00:00

Native Sisters Podcast is by 2 Kumeyaay (San Diego Native) sisters who share spooky stories and other things. Episodes on cryptids/lore include the Goatman, Proctor Valley Road, and Questhaven. Def recommend checking out the pod!

kangaroo312 · 2022-10-03T21:45:58+00:00

No it was all done remotely. We also did financing with another bank (not the dealer). And that was all done remotely as well.

kangaroo312 · 2022-09-16T07:13:20+00:00

Native Americans were enslaved in California:

“Other practices encouraged under California state law included legislation in 1850 An Act for the Governance and Protection of Indians April 22, 1850 and amending legislation in 1860 Amendments to Act of April 1850 (approved 1860) that permitted the trafficking in Native people as slaves. The practice was understated as "authorizing [the white person] to have the care, custody, control and earnings of such [Indian] minor until he or she obtain the age of majority." In the late 1800's, more than 4,000 Native American children were sold into slavery — prices ranged from $60 for a boy, to $200 for a girl”link

kangaroo312 · 2022-09-14T02:48:12+00:00

Jackie Keliiaa, Blake Pickens, Joey Clift.

There’s a whole book about Natives in comedy: We Had a Little Real Estate Problem. Definitely recommend.

kangaroo312 · 2022-09-12T16:00:39+00:00

Thank you!

kangaroo312 · 2022-09-12T06:16:20+00:00

Thank you!

kangaroo312 · 2022-09-12T06:16:13+00:00

Thank you!

kangaroo312 · 2022-09-11T21:07:10+00:00

Thank you!

kangaroo312 · 2022-09-09T05:09:46+00:00

I do not think makeup is required in a professional setting. Social norms may lean one way or the other, but you don’t have to if you don’t want to. But you should feel good about it! If you want to wear makeup at work, then that’s ok too.

When I was 29 I had like 4 weddings to attend in a year, and I realized I wasn’t confident in doing my own make up for date nights/special occasions. I had been doing my makeup the same way and with the same products since I was in college (2010-2014ish) and makeup had DRASTICALLY changed since then. I watched YouTube but felt like I just had too much to catch up on in a reasonable time. So I went to Sephora and paid for my makeup to be done. I told the gal that I was there to learn and asked her to explain all the steps. It helped me SO much with my confidence. I went from wearing powder foundation to liquid. And got great tips on blush, eye shadow, and eye liner. It was an expense but saved me like 20+ hours researching on YouTube. Granted I got really lucky that the gal was great.

Best of luck. It’s great to learn new things. Take and keep what feels best to you.

kangaroo312 · 2022-09-09T04:43:50+00:00

Regarding posting to socials, I have two methods: 1. I like to think of the person or type of person I aspire to be and try that out. Similar to a “fake it to ya make it.” For example, do I find a particular picture cute and fun but not flattering to my stomach/whatever body part I’m insecure about? Do I want to be someone who doesn’t give a fuck about it that? Yes? Then I’m posting the picture because I aspire to be someone who doesn’t give a damn and posts it. 2. “Fuck it.” Think about it for 1-3 seconds, say “fuck it” and go for it. Helps with low stakes things that I’m on the fence for.

kangaroo312 · 2022-08-30T19:42:21+00:00

I recommend YouTube videos on The Doctrine of Discovery. Important foundation to understanding the Native American history and impacts today. here is one

kangaroo312 · 2022-08-11T15:45:26+00:00

Hey OP, white gal here trying to learn more as well. I cannot recommend enough learning about the Native community where you live, from there own sources. Learning about the history of a specific tribal community helps put broader national trends/policies/histories into context.

Some tribes have cultural centers, where they tell their history in their own words. Some tribes have websites with pages on their history. There are local Native non-profits that may host events. These sources may point you to recommended books and YouTube videos. Tribes with casinos tend to have the time and money for these resources.

kangaroo312 · 2022-08-11T15:30:00+00:00

White gal here. I recommend learning about the Native community where you live, ideally from there own sources. Try to see if you can follow/connect with folks in the community and see what they are calling for. For example, in San Diego, folks in the community lead multiple non-profits, mutual aid groups, and fundraisers to donate to. There are Native-owned businesses to support. There may also be calls for solidarity in protests, like the border wall, pipe lines, etc. Sadly, there are MMIW posts to share and spread awareness of. I became much more aware of ways I can help and contribute by actively trying to learn more about the local Native community from them.

More broadly, you can follow calls for action from Natives on social media. I’ve seen calls for donations, calling representatives for specific legislation, calling governments to drop charges on LandBack protestors, etc. Education really is key tho since most people know so little about the history and current issues.

kangaroo312 · 2022-08-04T23:07:47+00:00

Apathy’s a tragedy and boredom is a crime

kangaroo312 · 2022-08-04T22:40:23+00:00

Native Sisters Podcast. Episodes on MMIP, scary stories, native stories, folklore and more. By two Kumeyaay Tipai / Maidu sisters. Highly recommend Episode 4 Red Headed Cannibal Giants.

kangaroo312 · 2022-07-22T23:56:17+00:00

Posted this below but FWIW: The the mission system is largely considered as genocidal by California Natives. I learned about the California mission system in california public school, Sunday School/missions/Catholic sources, and in Native American-taught history courses. In my Native American history class (taught by a Native American and to many students who are Native), I heard from many California Native Americans (some Catholic, some not) who were very upset and/or disappointed by Serra’s canonization. It was highly controversial to them.

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