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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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  • A large group stands behind a red ribbon labeled "Palomar College Grand Opening" holding large scissors next to a concrete building.

Grand Re-Opening of the Native American Resource Center Celebration

Thursday, February 20, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Native American Resource Center (MD-132)
Palomar College, San Marcos Campus

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

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.

Save the Date flyer for the Grand Re‑Opening of the Native American Resource Center at Palomar College on February 20, 2026. Includes event check‑in from 10 –11 a.m., program and ribbon cutting at 11 a.m., lunch immediately following, and open house tours from 12:30–1:30 p.m. Flyer includes decorative geometric designs, a QR code to RSVP, and Palomar College branding.
A long rectangular table under a red canopy holding several fruit platters and containers of utensils.
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Groups of attendees standing near round tables outside, with large white event tents set up along the walkway.
A person holding a feather walking between rows of seated attendees under a large white tent.
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A person at a podium holding a feather and sage speaks to attendees under an outdoor tent.
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Two people seated among the audience under a large white tent during the ceremony.
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Attendees seated under outdoor event tent listening to speaker.
A person stands at a podium under the event tent, speaking into a microphone with attendees seated in front.
A person standing at a podium addresses attendees seated under the large event tent.
Rows of audience members seated under a white tent facing the stage.
A large group stands behind a red ribbon labeled "Palomar College Grand Opening" holding large scissors next to a concrete building.
A large group of people prepare to cut the ribbon for the opening of a center at an event.
A group of people smile as the ribbon is cut to signify the Grand Re-Opening of the Native American Resource Center.
People smile and clap as the ribbon is cut to open the Native Center.
A person stands at the podium on stage addressing the audience while several performers stand nearby with rattles.
Five performers stand at the front of the stage holding rattles while facing the audience under the event tent.
A person stands at a podium wearing traditional regalia while the audience sits facing the stage inside the large event tent.
Several performers holding rattles stand on stage under a white tent, while rows of attendees watch from the seating area.
Several performers holding rattles stand on stage under the white event tent as attendees watch.
Two attendees shake hands near the seating area under the event tent, one holding a woven bag with colorful patterns.
Attendees shake hands with performance group near the event tent.
People greet each other with a hug after bird singer performance.
People form a line to shake hands with group of performers.
People gather near a bulletin board filled with flyers and announcements mounted next to the Center entrance door.
Several people stand in front of a bulletin board under a sign that reads "Native American Resource Center."
Several people stand together in front of a concrete building and bulletin board.
Four people standing inside an office area wearing ribbon skirts, with a desk and cabinets behind them.
A group standing in front of a large red "Grand Re-Opening" banner inside a meeting room.
Several people standing in the American Indian Studies classroom.
Several people standing in a room near a wooden table and break area, wearing a variety of coats and carrying red tote bags.
People inside a classroom standing near a large glass display containing cultural items, with desks visible in the foregrand.
A person standing outside looking through a large window at baskets and other items displayed inside.
A group standing on an outdoor walkway with windows to the Resource Center on one side and plants on the other.
Two people standing outside near a concrete wall, one holding a cup, with natural light coming from the open walkway.
Two people walking and talking on a sidewalk with plants and rocks lining the pathway.
A gathering of attendees standing outside of the Resource Center surrounded by greenery.
People standing together outside a classroom, holding red tote bags, with buildings and other attendees in the background.
Three individuals wearing ribbon skirts seated on a red couch in front of a red and black foil backdrop.
A group standing together under a white tent, featuring two people shaking hands with other attendees behind them.
A group standing beneath an outdoor event tent arranged in a semicircle near the stage area.
Three people standing together outdoors near trees and a beige wall.
Two people standing together outdoors near the walkway and event tent.
Two people standing on an outdoor walkway beside a concrete wall. One person holds a cup while chatting with the other person.
Multiple people walking along a concrete pathway lined with large leafy plants, small rocks, and trees.
Two people standing on an outdoor walkway, with one person facing forward with folded arms, and another facing sideways with a backpack.
Several people standing under a tent holding red reusable bottles.
A person writing on a notepad placed on a black table next to event flyers and informational materials.
A small round table covered with patterned cloth holding a desk phone, painted stones, a lamp, a plant, and floral felted coasters.
Several people standing in a kitchen space near cabinets and a refrigerator with a doorway open to another room.
Several people standing inside a lounge space near a refrigerator and wooden cabinets, with a large table and chairs in the foreground.
Two people standing side-by-side outdoors on artificial turf near a brick building.
A line of people outdoors near a red-covered table holding informational materials and tote bags.
A large outdoor food table under a red canopy displaying fruit platters, vegetables, and serving utensils.
Several people standing under a red canopy selecting food from chafing dishes arranged on a long table.
People standing in a line beside a red outdoor canopy. An information table covered with promotional materials.
A long line of people standing outdoors on a walkway with tents and surrounding greenery.
A black table with a framed "Save the Date" flyer, bookmark flyers, a handwritten welcome note, and a notepad with a pink pen.
The Resource Center entryway with a metal door and a bulletin board filled with a calendar, flyers, and informational materials.
A wall calendar labeled "Halantca February 2026" with handwritten notes for campus activities, closures, and events.
A bulletin board filled with flyers and announcements mounted next to the Native American Resource Center entrance door.
Six people standing under a canopy on artificial turf with plants and a wall behind them.
Three people standing closely together outdoors in front of a tall leafy shrubs and branches.
Three people standing at a round table under a tent holding meal trays with assorted foods.

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.'

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.
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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.
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Individual speaking at a podium indoors during California Native American Day.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.