ESCONDIDO, CA — The San Diego Archaeological Center will host a free presentation Friday, exploring how Kumeyaay people have interpreted the night sky and its significance in their cultural traditions.
The "Kumeyaay Cosmology Gallery Talk" will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. at the center, 16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, in Escondido.
The presentation is part of the center's programming for Native American Heritage Month, which is observed throughout November.
Led by Neve Luna, the center's tribal outreach coordinator and a Kumeyaay descendant, the discussion will examine how Kumeyaay people used the stars and other celestial features for navigation, guidance and understanding the origins of the universe.
According to the center, knowledge of the night sky remains an important part of Kumeyaay cultural traditions and beliefs.
The presentation will also address how colonization threatened the preservation and transmission of Indigenous cultural knowledge.
The gallery talk is intended to share cultural knowledge and highlight the importance of preserving Indigenous traditions for future generations.
The event is free, but space is limited, and advance registration is required.
The center has scheduled an additional Kumeyaay Cosmology Gallery Talk for Friday, Nov. 20, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Residents interested in attending can register through the San Diego Archaeological Center's official event page.
For more information, call 760-291-0370 or email aniesley@sandiegoarchaeology.org.
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