In addition to providing fire, emergency, medical and disaster preparedness services for the Santa Ynez Reservation, the Chumash Fire Department serves as a resource for the greater community, combatting fires and protecting people and property throughout the region. Often, our crew are the first responders to wildfires on federal land through an arrangement with the U.S. Forest Service. Additionally, Chumash fire crews can be found on the front lines — battling fires in Santa Barbara County, ac

When the official plans to build our own museum began in 2013, the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians began collecting artifacts and replications made by the Chumash people. This segment of Chumash Life originally premiered in March 2014, and shares a small glimpse into this incredible acquisition process to bring pieces of Chumash past to Chumash present. We look forward to sharing a collection of these items with you when the doors open to the brand new Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural C

Restoring the Sʰamala language is just one of the ways we are honoring our ancestors and preserving their teachings for future generations. Learn more about the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians at santaynezchumash.org. | Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians

2K views · 54 reactions | Sharing the complexity of our ancestral communities through education is just one of the ways we are honoring the legacy of our people. Learn more about the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians at santaynezchumash.org. | Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians | Facebook

41 reactions | Over Memorial Day Weekend in 1994, the doors to...