Jamul Indian Village of the Kumeyaay Nation in Southern California

The 1980’s were a pivotal time politically for our Tribe. After decades of work by Elders to engage with the federal government in a meaningful way, the Jamul Indian Village of California was formally recognized by the United States as an Indian tribe in 1981. By this recognition, the federal government acknowledged the sovereignty of our Tribe.

Tribal independence and the principle of self-determination continue to guide the people of our Tribe. Through struggle we have emerged stronger than ever with resolve to create a better future for generations to come. The construction of a world-class gaming facility has enabled this next chapter in the evolution of the Jamul Indian Village of California. With revenue from this facility, our Tribe is now able to fund health care, education, housing, nutrition, and other necessities for its Members, and it has become a valued community partner through donations to local charities and by providing jobs to the local economy.

The pathway to prosperity for our Tribe has been paved with the stones of both struggle and strength, and it now stands resilient and ready to define the next phase of its identity, one of respect for its past and a focus on the future.