Today the city of Palm Springs is the Las Vegas of California. It is a playground for the rich and famous nestled right at the heart of the Coachella Valley. All the Valley’s casinos, Hollywood-style entertainment, and day spas offer a glitzy distraction from the area’s troubled history. Before Palm Springs became smothered in blond hair and bright lights, it was the home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] That transformation, and the Tribe’s ongoing effort to recapture its heritage, is one of many examples of settler colonialism around the globe.