SAN MARCOS — The American Indian Studies (AIS) Department and the Native Students Support Program for Inclusion, Resilience, and Education will host a California Native American Day celebration on Thursday, Sept. 25.
The celebration will take place in the Student Union from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
California Native American Day was established as a recognized state holiday in 1998 to honor Native American culture.
The event will also feature a resource fair with representatives from four-year universities and Palomar College programs, including the Tutoring Center, Transfer Center, Palomar Promise and Extended Opportunities Programs and Services.
Cultural food such as Indian tacos and traditional fry bread will be offered, along with desserts and beverages.
The event will also include cultural performances, with a bird singer offering traditional songs and prayers, community bird dancers, and a presentation from Palomar’s AIS Department.
For more information, email Emy Gregor at [email protected].
Sept. 24, 2025 @ 2:36 p.m. — a correction has been made to this story, this is the most current version.
