About Sycuan Reservation, California
The Sycuan Reservation is located in the eastern part of San Diego County, California. It is home to the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. The reservation was established in 1875, and covers 4,000 acres of land. There are about 1,000 members of the tribe living on the reservation.
The Sycuan tribe has a long history of inhabiting the area now known as San Diego. The first Europeans to visit the region were the Spanish, who arrived in the early 1600s. The tribe was initially hostile towards the Spanish, but eventually came to trade with them. In 1834, when Mexico gained independence from Spain, the Sycuan tribe became Mexican citizens.
In 1848, when the United States defeated Mexico in the Mexican-American War and took control of California, the Sycuan tribe retained their Mexican citizenship. However, over time they increasingly came into conflict with American settlers who were moving into the region. In 1875, the tribe was forced to relocate to a reservation where they remain to this day.
Despite the challenges they have faced, the Sycuan tribe has managed to maintain their cultural identity and traditions. They operate their own casino and resort, which are popular tourist destinations. The tribe also runs a successful K-8 school on the reservation, which provides an education rooted in Kumeyaay culture and values.