[1] The Jamul Indian Village is a federal reservation, located 10 miles (16 km) southeast of El Cajon, in southeastern San Diego County, California.

Historically, the Kumeyaay were hunter-gatherers who developed a deep understanding of their environment, engaging in practices such as basket weaving, traditional hunting, and cultural burnings to maintain ecological balance.

[10] The Jamul Indian Village reservation was established in 1912, and the tribe gained federal recognition in 1981, affirming their sovereignty and enabling the creation of a formal tribal government.

[11] The Jamul Indian Village has worked to revive and practice many of their ancestral traditions, with a growing number of tribal members honoring their heritage.

[8] In 2016, the tribe opened the Hollywood Casino Jamul, which now serves as a significant source of income,[12] though its development has faced ongoing controversy over its impact on the local community.