SANTA YNEZ, CA – The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians will host California-style Native American singing, dancing, food and games at the 19th annual Santa Ynez Chumash Culture Day from noon to 9:00pm, Saturday, October 18. The free event is open to the public and all ages are welcome. There will also be Native vendors, food booths and basket-weaving demonstrations.
“Every year, we honor the original Native American people of California with our annual Santa Ynez Chumash Culture Day and invite tribes to share their language, songs, dances and stories,” said Nakia Zavalla, Cultural Director for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. “This year, we celebrate our 19th annual Santa Ynez Chumash Culture Day, and this year our theme is honoring our traditional dugout canoe and estuaries.“
The event begins at noon with a Welcoming and Honoring, which will include an opening prayer, followed by honoring families who have had a loved one pass away since last year’s event. California-style Native American singing and dancing will take place from 12:30pm to 9:00pm…