Teaching traditional Chumash hand games and songs to our community members is just one of the ways we are restoring a deeper connection to our ancestors. Learn more about the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians at santaynezchumash.org. | Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians

Over Memorial Day Weekend in 1994, the doors to Chumash Casino first opened. Many Santa Ynez Chumash community members worked side by side with a handful of staff to welcome and serve guests, with perhaps only an inkling of the incredible legacy they were helping to shape for our tribe. Today, the Chumash Casino Resort employs more than 2,000 people, hosts 3.5 million visitors annually, and after a rewarding 30-year journey, is a benchmark for top-tier casino gaming on the West Coast. Learn more

Weaving the past—Learn more about the mathematical art of Chumash basket-making. WATCH: | Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians

Santa Barbara -the city on California's southern coast would evolve dramatically over four centuries, from home of the Chumash people to a Spanish settlement and mission, to an oceanfront jewel whose architecture and lifestyle have become the epitome of the California Dream. https://cbsn.ws/3e5OQcZ | CBS Sunday Morning

Learn about the long and distinguished history of the Chumash tribe — a 9,000-year-old story rich with culture, generosity, and pride. Through historical narrative, “The Chumash People — A Living History” illustrates the rich living history of the Chumash people and their strength to sustain life, overcome hardship, revitalize cultural traditions and pass their customs on from generation to generation. | Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians