The nation's first Indigenous-nominated marine sanctuary protects plant and animal life, and also honors the land’s original ...

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This relatively egalitarian structure granted many Chumash significant leisure time, often devoted to artistic creation, storytelling, games and spiritual practice. Chumash material culture ...

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians’ environmental department will host its annual Chumash Earth Day event Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kitiyepumu’ Park, located on the ...

Self-government is essential for tribal communities to protect their unique cultures and identities, the Chumash said. In turn, tribal cultures and traditions provide a foundation upon which ...

Gary Pace and Raul Armenta were also re-elected to their seats on the Business Committee following a recent vote by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians to select its governing body.