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SANTA YNEZ, CA — November 14, 2025 — The City of Buellton formally recognized Native American Heritage Month during its Nov. 13 City Council meeting by signing a proclamation honoring the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians and the tribe’s commitment to cultural preservation and community wellness.
The proclamation also acknowledges the Santa Ynez Tribal Health Clinic’s Behavioral Health Department and its program, Our Circle of Hope, which actively engages with the community and local schools to provide resources and assistance for those struggling with wellness.
As part of the proclamation, Our Circle of Hope will design and select the flags displayed along Buellton’s Avenue of the Flags each November moving forward, symbolizing the city’s ongoing recognition of Native American Heritage Month…