For thousands of years the Chumash people have made their home on Californiasrich coast. Their story is one of survival and strength. Forced to work inSpanish m... » 

For thousands of years the Chumash people have made their home on Californiasrich coast. Their story is one of survival and strength. Forced to work inSpanish missions in the 1700s the Chumash lost much of their original way oflife. Their struggle continued in the 1800s when Chumash land fell underMexican control and they faced oppression poverty and homelessness. Aftermany years of hardship the Chumash have regained some of their traditions.Many still live in their native homeland and they look forward to the futurewith optimism and pride. «