The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians practice the spirit of
Yawa’, the concept of acting on one’s belief. Part of that
belief system is taking care of your community. Thirty years ago,
when the tribe was living in poverty, people from the San
Bernardino area brought food, clothing, and whatever else was
needed to sustain tribal members through the difficult times. The
tribe has been giving back to the residents of San Bernardino
ever since.
