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Author: Gregor, Emelia

Haawka! Miiwa! Miiyu! Emelia "Emy" Gregor is a Kumeyaay descendant from the Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel and Haudenosaunee descendant from the Mohawk Nation of Kahnawake, Canada. Emy serves as the Student Support Program Coordinator for Palomar College’s Native American Resource Center. She is dedicated to supporting Native students by creating spaces where they feel welcomed, seen, and connected—whether through academic support, cultural programming, or access to resources. Through the Native Student Support Program for Inclusion, Resilience, and Education (NSPIRE), Emy works to uplift American Indian/Alaska Native students by coordinating student-centered services and community-based outreach. She has been actively involved in the program’s development since its early stages—collaborating with campus partners to shape the mission and vision, contributing to the creation of eligibility guidelines, supporting data and reporting efforts, and assisting in the revitalization of the Resource Center’s presence and services on campus. Her professional background includes serving as the Native American Student Support and Success Program (NASSSP) Grant Assistant and previously working as the Education Coordinator for the Rincon Indian Education Center (RIEC), where she supported Native youth through tutoring, academic enrichment, and culturally rooted educational activities. Emy is passionate about educational equity and strives to build meaningful relationships with students and their communities. She welcomes anyone with questions, ideas, or interest in getting involved to reach out and connect.

Grand Re-Opening of the Native American Resource Center Celebration

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Grand Re-Opening of the Native American Resource Center Celebration

Thursday, February 20, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Palomar College San Marcos Campus

You’re Invited

The NSPIRE Program and Palomar College warmly invites you to celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Native American Resource Center. This community event honors the growth of the center and the ongoing commitment to supporting Native students through culturally grounded programming, resources, and connection.

The Grand Re‑Opening highlights:

  • The revitalization of the Native American Resource Center
  • Culturally grounded student support through the NSPIRE Program
  • Collaborative work across campus departments
  • A welcoming space for Native students, staff, and faculty

This event is open to:

  • Tribal community members and education partners
  • Palomar College students, staff, and faculty
  • Prospective students and families
  • Community members who want to learn more about our programs

Event Highlights

  • Welcome and opening remarks
  • Tour of the newly refreshed Native American Resource Center
  • Information tables featuring NSPIRE services and campus resources
  • Light refreshments
  • Opportunities to connect with Tribal partners, students, faculty, and staff

Location

Native American Resource Center (MD-132)
Palomar College, San Marcos Campus

  • Parking: Visitor/Staff Parking Lots 1 & 2
  • Registration: MD-157

For a campus map, visit:
Palomar College Maps

Learn More About NSPIRE

The NSPIRE Program supports American Indian and Alaska Native students through academic counseling, cultural programming, transfer guidance, transportation assistance, and community engagement.

For more information, visit our NSPIRE homepage.

Accessibility Information

Palomar College is committed to accessibility and inclusion.
If you need accommodations to participate in this event, please contact Emy at nspire@palomar.edu at least 5 days prior to the event.

California Native American Day 2025 Celebration

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  • Large group of attendees gathered under red canopies near a banner reading 'California Native American Day.'
    Students, staff, faculty, and community members line up for Indian tacos and frybread during the celebration.

Details

Location: Student Union Quad, Palomar College, San Marcos Campus

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Join us for Palomar College’s annual California Native American Day celebration. This event honors California’s tribal traditions, sovereignty, and history.

What to Expect

  • Bird singers and dancers sharing cultural songs and traditions
  • Indian tacos, fry bread, desserts, and drinks
  • A Resource Fair with Palomar student services, four-year institutions, and local tribal organizations
  • Presentations highlighting Native knowledge and resilience

Who Can Attend

This event is free and open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members.

Come connect, learn, and celebrate with us.

CA Native American Day 2025 FlyerDownload
Large group of attendees gathered under red canopies near a banner reading 'California Native American Day.'
Three individuals standing in front of a red canopy with a banner reading 'California Native American Day.'
Attendees seated and standing under red canopies engaging with resource tables during California Native American Day.
Individuals standing near tables with books and informational materials under red and white canopies.
Individual speaking at podium with a microphone indoors during California Native American Day.
Individual holding a microphone and speaking indoors during California Native American Day.
Individual speaking at a podium with a microphone indoors during cultural event.
Individual speaking at a podium indoors during California Native American Day.
Several individuals seated standing indoors, facing a podium where a speaker is presenting during California Native American Day.
Two individuals speaking indoors near a podium during California Native American Day.
Individual speaking indoors near a table with cultural items during California Native American Day.
One Bird singer, Blue Eagle Vigil, greets attendees and speaks into a microphone indoors.
Five Bird Singers face attendees to welcome and bless the space.
Bird singers holding rattles and singing near a microphone indoors to begin California Native American Day.
Bird singer dances alongside Bird dancers indoors.
Bird dancers guiding attendees through traditional dance steps indoors during California Native American Day.
Bird dancers performing inside the Student Union with attendees watching.
Group of individuals dancing while others observe.
Individuals wearing ribbon skirts standing indoors preparing for a cultural dance performance
Individuals serving frybread and beans from large trays under a canopy while attendees wait in line.
Individual wearing gloves handing a plate of frybread to another person at an outdoor food station.
Individual serving food from trays under a red canopy with plates, napkins, and drinks visible on table.
Individual in a red apron serving food from large trays while attendees wait in line outdoors.
Four individuals standing together under a canopy, one wearing a red apron near food service tables.
Tray of cookies on a table under a canopy with attendees selecting snacks during the event.
Individual handing cookies to an attendee at an outdoor table under a red canopy with trays of cookies and drinks.
Individual serving cookies to an attendee holding a plate of food under a red canopy with trays of cookies and drinks.
Table covered with a colorful cloth under a canopy, displaying informational materials, with individuals seated behind the table.
Table with informational materials under a red canopy during California Native American Day.
Two individuals seated behind a red tablecloth with woven items and informational materials displayed.
Two individuals seated behind a table with woven items and informational materials under a red canopy.
Individual standing at a table with informational materials under a red canopy.
Individuals standing at a table under a red canopy with brochures and informational materials displayed.
Attendees standing and seated at a table under a red Palomar College canopies with informational materials displayed.
Two individuals wearing ribbon skirts standing outdoors during California Native American Day.
Close-up of an individual wearing beaded earrings outdoors.
Two individuals standing outdoors near greenery during California Native American Day.
Two individuals standing outdoors, one wearing a blue ribbon skirt and the other in black attire.
Two individuals standing near a red canopy, one wearing a ribbon skirt and shirt, and the other in casual attire.

California Native American Day 2024

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  • A large banner reading "California Native American Day" displayed on a red Transfer Center canopy outdoors.
    The Transfer Center welcomes guests to California Native American Day at Palomar College.

Palomar College hosted a wonderful celebration of live performances from bird singers and dancers, tasty Indian tacos, and a Resource Fair to honor our California Native American students, faculty and staff.

A large banner reading "California Native American Day" displayed on a red Transfer Center canopy outdoors.
A campus safety officer speaking with attendees outdoors near trees and event booths.
Attendees standing under red canopies at tables with bottled water, clipboards, and informational materials.
A table with two people seated and informational materials under a red canopy at the event.
A table with informational materials and water bottles under a red canopy near a white campus cart.
Table with a red GEAR UP Partnership Program cloth displaying water bottles, t-shirts, and informational materials under a canopy.
A group of attendees standing under a red Palomar College canopy at a table displaying black tumblers and informational materials.
A table with traditional grinding stones and seeds under a canopy labeled Na$xayam Pomki Museum.
An attendee speaks with representatives at a table displaying traditional grinding stones and seeds under a red canopy.
Two people standing under a red canopy in front of a Native American Student Alliance banner.
Two individuals posing under a red canopy in front of a banner promoting Native American Student Alliance.
A table with a red Palomar College cloth displaying forms, pens, and informational flyers under a red canopy.
A table with a black Rising Scholars cloth featuring brochures and a tin of snacks under a Palomar College canopy.
A table with a colorful banner for the World Languages Department featuring brochures and small flags under a red canopy.
A table with informational flyers and small items under a red canopy at California Native American Day.
A group of individuals standing outdoors near red umbrellas and canopies, wearing colorful traditional attire.