Norma Meza
Week of August 1, 2026
Norma Meza is from the traditional Kumeyaay lands of Ja’aa, also known as Alamo (Cottonwood) Creek in Baja California. She grew up learning from her ancestors how to interact with the local plants, animals, and the unique spirit of the land.
She is an authority of the Mescuichs clan and has taught special workshops on Kumeyaay ethnobotany, language, and traditional culture.
She is involved in efforts to safeguard white sage (Salvia apiana), a plant deeply rooted in the cultures and lifeways of Indigenous peoples that is currently threatened by poaching to supply international demand.