Auka, my name is Gloria Montes Crosthwaite. Born in Ensenada, on April 18, 1992, I am the granddaughter of, singer, artist, and traditional chief, Gloria Castañeda Silva.

I am a Kumiai indigenous artist from San José de la Zorra, Baja California.

At the age of 6, my grandmother taught me to make crafts of reed, willow, and clay, as well as how to sing and dance. I am very proud to be indigenous Kumiai and grateful to my grandmother for her teachings.