Chumash ancestors used abalone, clam and mussel shells to embellish everything from regalia to their daily tools. Their jewelry even became popular amongst European explorers and settlers, which is why today you can find Chumash jewelry and other art pieces in museums and private collections around the world. Today, Chumash jewelry makers combine old-world design with contemporary techniques to pay homage to their ancestors. This segment of Chumash Life features Santa Ynez Chumash community memb

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

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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