San Diego Climate Week: Honoring Indigenous Knowledge for Land Conservation

​Hosted at the Water Conservation Garden, this event centers traditional ecological knowledge. Indigenous leaders and environmental stewards will guide us through teachings on land, resilience, and restoration.

​Performances By: Red Bird, Raza Roots & Red Warrior Drumming

​Experiences By: Mother Earth Children's Corner, Oak Tree Planting and Talking Circles

​2 Panels and 1 live Podcast Recording:

​Panel I: SD tribal resources for resilience live podcast:

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• ​Amanda Subbish – Luiseño mother and farmer uplifting Native voices and future land caretakers.

• ​Ivan Sam – Environmental advocate supporting Indigenous-led land and climate initiatives.

​Panel II: intergenerational resilience: solution building through TEK Land Tenders:

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  • ​Lenora Ward (AKA Shine) – Seed to Spirit Program participant and Pauma School student.

  • ​Adam Uribe – Farmer and founder of Red Earth Movement.

  • ​Janice Reynoso – Founder of Mundo Gardens.

  • ​Lena Ortega – Quechan leader advancing Tribally-led food sovereignty, climate resilience, and cultural preservation through Atsapáq.

  • ​Julian Rodriguez Jr. – Pala leader and founder of Natives Nationwide Networking Group.

  • ​Amanda Subbish – Proud Luiseño mother and farmer dedicated to uplifting Native voices and guiding future caretakers of the land.

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      • ​Panel III: right relation with land- land management and conservation burning

        • ​Julian Rodriguez Jr. – Cupeño leader and founder of Natives Nationwide Networking Group (3NG).

        • ​Ana (Gloria) Martha Rodriguez – Native climate activist and nonprofit leader focused on environmental justice.

        • ​Christie Arazco – Community advocate working at the intersection of land stewardship and conservation.

​Native Marketplace & NonProfit Tabling: Eva Salizar Basket weavings, Red Bird Books, Nectar holistic herbs, Sunhorse Adaptogens, Mica Minerals water solutions, Wiiwish culture Lenora Cline, CNNCTS, The Water Conservation Garden, Red Earth Movement, EPA Campo, Viejas Environmental, Santa Isabel Environmental

​Healing for the Climate: Community Acupuncture & Sound Bath:
This unique shared healing experience is designed especially for climate activists, community members, and anyone navigating climate grief. In a nurturing open space, participants will rest comfortably in anti-gravity chairs and receive gentle acupuncture treatments from Dr. Elizabeth and Amanda.

​While the acupuncture works to restore balance in the body, a live sound bath of singing bowls will flow through the room, deepening relaxation and enhancing the treatment’s benefits. Fully clothed and held in community, participants will share in a collective practice of renewal—supporting both individual well-being and resilience for the work of caring for our planet.

​Dr. Elizabeth Swallow believes in treating the whole person with compassion, curiosity, and skill, drawing from both Western and Eastern modalities to support balance in body, mind, and spirit. She holds a Doctorate in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture/Herbs from Pacific College of Health and Science, a Master’s in Traditional Chinese Medicine, and degrees in Art History and Cultural Anthropology from UCSD. With training in craniosacral therapy, somatic education, emotional liberation techniques, and movement practices such as Biodynamic Craniosacral Movement and Authentic Movement, she integrates diverse approaches into her treatments. A former professional dancer and teacher, Elizabeth brings a deep understanding of movement, emotion, and ritual into her work, guiding patients toward sustainable health through functional daily practices that ground lasting change.

​Amanda Carrillo is a holistic health and wellness practitioner dedicated to mind–body integration, healing, and education. She holds a Health Coach Certification from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and is a RYT-200 certified Yoga Instructor through Yoga Alliance. Her training also includes Integrated Movement Therapy and Yoga Therapy from the Samarya Center, blending somatic awareness and therapeutic practice.

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