Traditions
What is the group name of the Kumeyaay that was organized?
The Kumeyaay were organized into groups called Sh’mulqs.
How long has the Kumeyaay live on there land?
12,000 years
What is an important food for the Kumeyaay?
Acorn
What is the Kumeyaay song for ceremonies?
Bird Singing
What do the Kumeyaay do to make there land better?
They plant and harvest there crop.
What is the Kumeyaay shelters called?
Ewaa
How long does ceremonies called Kuruk last?
last through the night and up to 24 hours.
What do the Kumeyaay need?
Water
What is the Kumeyaay blanket made of?
Rabbit skin
What are the Kumeyaay known for?
Are well known for their baskets.
Where do the Kumeyaay live?
the northern border of Baja California in Mexico and the southern border of California in the United States.
What is the Kumeyaay house made of?
Their houses were dome-shaped structures covered with bundles of rushes and long grasses. In the mountains, they had sturdy, triangular- shaped houses of wood and bark.