Just after celebrating its one-year anniversary, the Santa Ynez Chumash Museum and Cultural Center is offering new experiences including a self-guided audio tour, a free event series, and a gallery of paintings by Christopher Evans. “As the museum enters its second year, it remains a place for learning and cultural connection, strengthening its overall visitor […]
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After a long career embracing Native American history, an author and filmmaker tackles a new topic
Gary Robinson has worked closely with Native American tribes for 45 years, but his cultural heritage wasn’t a big part of his upbringing. He was a city boy from Texas and doesn’t remember his parents taking interest in their Native culture. “I had a couple of generations of people who ran from it because in […]
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Chumash Intertribal powwow marks 60 years
The 60th annual Chumash Intertribal Powwow celebrates the Indigenous cultures of tribes from the U.S. and Canada. Vendors will offer traditional food, arts, and crafts during the two-day powwow in Santa Ynez from Oct. 4 to 5. “We look forward to welcoming tribes from throughout North America to celebrate our heritage and culture,” the tribal […]
