Acknowledging Our Native Community

The Rosin Box Project acknowledges that our studio is located on the traditional homelands of the Ipai-Tipai Kumeyaay Nation (pronounced Ee-pye Tee-pye Koo-mee-eye), translated as “the people who overlook the ocean from the cliffs.” We also want to recognize their neighbors in the region, the Payómkawichum, Cahuilla, and Cupeño peoples (Pye-om-ko-wi-chom, Kah-wee-ya, Koo-peñ-yo). We respectfully acknowledge these community members for their tremendous contributions to our region and thank them for their continued stewardship. We hold that it is vital to honor the Kumeyaay legacy of stewardship and recognize the ongoing dedication and importance of Indigenous culture within our communities and within the land that we gather, live, learn and work on. 
 
We understand that a land acknowledgment alone is not enough. It is merely a starting point. Therefore, The Rosin Box Project is committed to the following actions towards building stronger ties with our local Native community, bolstering Indigenous visibility, creating public awareness of the history that has led to this moment, offering recognition and respect, and inspiring ongoing action:​

• Be in conversation with community leaders to learn how we can be of service;

• Serve as a collective space for our Native community;

• Support Indigenous-led grassroots change movements, education, and campaigns;

• Commit to being an anti-racist, multicultural, inclusive organization overall.

 
To learn more about the Native people in our region, visit www.kumeyaay.com, www.kumeyaaycommunitycollege.com. To support Indigenous communities nationally, you can also see the following resources: www.nativelikewater.org, www.collegefund.org, www.narf.org, and www.culturalsurvival.org.