Tribal nation

Manzanita Kumeyaay

Also find this entry through: Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation

The Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation is a distinct political community within the wider Kumeyaay world.

Read the sources [1] National Congress of American Indians

Explore on the map: California; See each region’s evidence for historical or present-day scope.
Homeland / region: San Diego County, California
Research depth: Source guide
Source collection: 2 annotated resources · 2 Indigenous-led
Inspected sources: 0 substantive works · selected content reviewed
Initial adequacy: Not assessed
Compiled: October 19, 2026

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Identity and homelands

The Manzanita Band of the Kumeyaay Nation is a distinct political community within the wider Kumeyaay world.

Read the sources [1] National Congress of American Indians

Historical context

Federal documents also use the older legal name Manzanita Band of Diegueño Mission Indians of the Manzanita Reservation.

Read the sources [1] National Congress of American Indians

Living communities and further study

NCAI’s Indigenous-led directory and the Southern California Tribal Chairmen’s Association identify the present community. A fuller cultural history requires Manzanita-specific public sources.

Read the sources [2] Intertribal Court of Southern California

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