San Diego tribes awarded $2M to address missing Indigenous people
March 5, 2025
The California Board of State and Community Corrections has awarded a $2 million grant to a coalition of San Diego County tribes and the San Diego Harbor Police Foundation. The funds will address the high rates of violence and disappearances disproportionately affecting Native American communities. Recipients include the Jamul Indian Village, Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, and Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. The three-year initiative will support awareness campaigns, training, and stronger law enforcement partnerships.
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