La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians
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The La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians are a federally recognized tribe of Luiseño
Indians, located in northern San Diego County, California
.
. They are governed by a democratically elected, five-member tribal council, who serve two-year terms. The current administration is:
. The reservation is 9,998 acres large, with a population around 390.
Much of the reservation land is covered by native plants such as oaks, which provide acorns for traditional foods such as wiiwish.
The reservation contains a campground which is open from April to October. The campground includes three miles of inner tubing down the San Luis Rey River.
Local Native Americans, the Kumeyaay, called this location mat kulaaxuuy [mat kəlaːxuːj], "land of holes" (mat = "land"). It is currently unknown what "holes" referred to, but it may be the sea-level caves on the north facing bluffs which are visible from La Jolla Shores. This was apparently translated by the Spanish into "La Jolla." An alternate suggested origin is that the name is a corruption of the Spanish La Joya, meaning "the jewel." Although disputed by scholars, this origin of the name has been widely cited in popular culture. That supposed origin gave rise to the nickname "Jewel City", which was once commonly used but now exists mainly in commercial references.
(or Mt. Palomar Fire) began as a structure fire on the La Jolla Indian Reservation, then established itself on Palomar Mountain
, joined the Witch Fire, and entered the Agua Tibia Wilderness
. Because of steep terrain, it continued to burn after all other October 2007 fires were put out, finally reaching full containment November 9, 2007. The fire damaged 92% of the reservation. All of the residents were able to return to the reservation by the end of 2008.
and the Nike N7 Foundation to dedicate a new basketball court on the Reservation. The court will be used by La Jolla's young men and women as well as for games and tournaments organized by Inter-Tribal Sports.
The tribe completed a new wastewater treatment facility. The Environmental Protection Agency
's Tribal Border Infrastructure program funded construction of this facility, only the second such facility in San Diego County, to treat septage from septic tanks on the Reservation. The La Jolla Tribe is also addressing the challenge of properly operating and maintaining septic systems by implementing a Tribal Collaborative for On-Site Wastewater Management. With support from EPA, the San Diego Foundation, Indian Health Service
, Rural California Assistance Corporation, and Walking Shield, the Collaborative intends to implement an on-site wastewater management plan for La Jolla and other participating Tribes. This will ensure improved water quality for the San Luis Rey River watershed and reduce the overall cost of on-site wastewater management.
Luiseño
The Luiseño, or Payomkowishum, are a Native American people who at the time of the first contacts with the Spanish in the 16th century inhabited the coastal area of southern California, ranging 50 miles from the southern part of Los Angeles County to the northern part of San Diego County, and...
Indians, located in northern San Diego County, California
San Diego County, California
San Diego County is a large county located in the southwestern corner of the US state of California. Hence, San Diego County is also located in the southwestern corner of the 48 contiguous United States. Its county seat and largest city is San Diego. Its population was about 2,813,835 in the 2000...
.
Government
The La Jolla Band are headquartered in Pauma Valley, CaliforniaPauma Valley, California
Pauma Valley is an unincorporated community between Valley Center and Palomar Mountain in San Diego County, California. The name also refers to an agricultural region comprising citrus and avocado groves, several Indian Reservations, casinos, and a country club.The headquarters of the La Jolla...
. They are governed by a democratically elected, five-member tribal council, who serve two-year terms. The current administration is:
- LaVonne Peck, Tribal Chairperson
- James Trujillo, Vice Chairperson
- Adam Geisler, Secretary
- Fred Nelson, Jr., Treasurer
- Karlene Clifford, Council Member.
Reservation
The La Jolla Indian Reservation was established in 1875 by executive order of President Ulysses S. GrantUlysses S. Grant
Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th President of the United States as well as military commander during the Civil War and post-war Reconstruction periods. Under Grant's command, the Union Army defeated the Confederate military and ended the Confederate States of America...
. The reservation is 9,998 acres large, with a population around 390.
Much of the reservation land is covered by native plants such as oaks, which provide acorns for traditional foods such as wiiwish.
The reservation contains a campground which is open from April to October. The campground includes three miles of inner tubing down the San Luis Rey River.
Origin of the name
The Reservation is located in North County, San Diego, which is different than the neighborhood of La Jolla which is located in San Diego, California.Local Native Americans, the Kumeyaay, called this location mat kulaaxuuy [mat kəlaːxuːj], "land of holes" (mat = "land"). It is currently unknown what "holes" referred to, but it may be the sea-level caves on the north facing bluffs which are visible from La Jolla Shores. This was apparently translated by the Spanish into "La Jolla." An alternate suggested origin is that the name is a corruption of the Spanish La Joya, meaning "the jewel." Although disputed by scholars, this origin of the name has been widely cited in popular culture. That supposed origin gave rise to the nickname "Jewel City", which was once commonly used but now exists mainly in commercial references.
History
The Poomacha FireOctober 2007 California wildfires
The October 2007 California wildfires were a series of wildfires that began burning across Southern California on October 20. At least 1,500 homes were destroyed and over 500,000 acres of land burned from Santa Barbara County to the U.S.–Mexico border...
(or Mt. Palomar Fire) began as a structure fire on the La Jolla Indian Reservation, then established itself on Palomar Mountain
Palomar Mountain
Palomar Mountain is a mountain in the Peninsular Ranges in northern San Diego County. It is famous as the location of the Palomar Observatory and Hale Telescope, and known for the Palomar Mountain State Park.-History:...
, joined the Witch Fire, and entered the Agua Tibia Wilderness
Agua Tibia Wilderness
Agua Tibia Wilderness is a protected area in Riverside and San Diego counties, California. It is mostly within the Palomar Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest....
. Because of steep terrain, it continued to burn after all other October 2007 fires were put out, finally reaching full containment November 9, 2007. The fire damaged 92% of the reservation. All of the residents were able to return to the reservation by the end of 2008.
Tribal programs and initiatives
On March 6, 2011, the tribe worked with the LA84 FoundationLA84 Foundation
The LA84 Foundation is a private, nonprofit institution created by the Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee to manage Southern California's endowment from the 1984 Olympic Games...
and the Nike N7 Foundation to dedicate a new basketball court on the Reservation. The court will be used by La Jolla's young men and women as well as for games and tournaments organized by Inter-Tribal Sports.
The tribe completed a new wastewater treatment facility. The Environmental Protection Agency
United States Environmental Protection Agency
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and the environment, by writing and enforcing regulations based on laws passed by Congress...
's Tribal Border Infrastructure program funded construction of this facility, only the second such facility in San Diego County, to treat septage from septic tanks on the Reservation. The La Jolla Tribe is also addressing the challenge of properly operating and maintaining septic systems by implementing a Tribal Collaborative for On-Site Wastewater Management. With support from EPA, the San Diego Foundation, Indian Health Service
Indian Health Service
Indian Health Service is an Operating Division within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services . IHS is responsible for providing medical and public health services to members of federally recognized Tribes and Alaska Natives...
, Rural California Assistance Corporation, and Walking Shield, the Collaborative intends to implement an on-site wastewater management plan for La Jolla and other participating Tribes. This will ensure improved water quality for the San Luis Rey River watershed and reduce the overall cost of on-site wastewater management.
External links
- La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians
- http://nill.softlinkliberty.net/liberty/opac/basic.do?anonymous=true&j_password=44967a57171e35fbb7056c72bc11a840537d81c3a27b8bd118d7ecde80e75c59266a1ff5e335f7b754be9fa2e98590d88c511e921dc72f2197c93dcc726698df8a69b1c563ef01d73f17bbe69a369d23512998a335309fb28ac559a11f143b96678d16ea616c238fc679a115fb4fb1704f3341a95ce9fb8ace028822eaf12fb8&action=search&corporation=NARF&j_username=37F69B8D7F5F40948CF29BDB466AC50A&externalIP=false&operator=AND&url=%2Fliberty%2Fopac%2Fbasic.do&queryTerm=id%3D14336Constitution of the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians], 1995