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Gallery: Native American Resource Center holds reopening

Griselda Garcia, Photo Editor
February 24, 2026

SAN MARCOS — The American Indian Studies Department and NSPIRE program hosted the re-grand opening of the Native American Resource Center. The ceremony included an opening blessing along with guest speakers and a finale Bird Singer group.

The First Singer, Chris Devers, gives the Opening Blessing at the grand reopening of the Native American Resource Center on Feb. 20 at Palomar College.
Hunwut Turner gives the Alum Speech at the grand reopening of the Native American Resource Center on Feb. 20 at Palomar College.
Monica Scott, the president of the Native American Student Alliance, cuts the ribbon at the grand reopening of the Native American Resource Center on Feb. 20 at Palomar College.
The Final Bird Singer Group shakes hands with community members after their performance
Final Bird Singer Group (facing stage, left to right) - Nicholas Smith, Jacob Alvarado, Jamie LaBrake, Blue Eagle Vigil, and Dakota Jacome
Dean of Student Success, Equity, and Counseling, Dr. Leslie Salas, gives the Campus Land Acknowledgment at the grand reopening of the Native American Resource Center on Feb. 20 at Palomar College.
Vice President of Student Services, Nicholas Mata, gives the Campus Welcome at the grand reopening of the Native American Resource Center on Feb. 20 at Palomar College.
Palomar trustees, staff and community members gathered inside the center at the grand reopening of the Native American Resource Center on Feb. 20 at Palomar College.

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