The film reveals a side of San Diego history that most area residents have never been taught-the exploitation and near extermination of the Kumeyaay people. Our People, Our Culture, Our History premiered this week and will be distributed to local schools. A new documentary produced by the Sycuan band of the Kumeyaay nation aims to change that. Novem(El Cajon ) – History books in California schools teach a view of our past that focuses on Spanish missionaries, conquistadors and other Europeans while omitting the Kumeyaay Native American people who had lived here for thousands of generations before the first settlers came.
To hear our exclusive interview with Sycuan Chairman Daniel Tucker, click here. Facebook Journalism Project covid-19 reporting.
