The Chumash

Who are the Chumash? In this text readers will discover the traditional beliefs and customs of the Chumash Indians of California. Understanding how the landscape of the Santa Barbara Channel region influenced their lifestyles, readers will learn about the resources used by the Chumash, the tools and crafts they made, their homes and villages, and their social structure. The book honors the heritage of the Chumash while appreciating that their culture continues to change with their modern descendants. This text is an excellent supplement to California social studies curriculum.

Offers an overview of the past and present lives of the Chumash Indians, covering their customs, beliefs, and government.

Traces the history of the California Indian tribe, describes their language, homes, customs, beliefs, and handicrafts, and recounts the impact of Spanish missionaries on their way of life

Discusses the history, culture, beliefs, changing ways, and notable people of the Chumash.

"Provides comprehensive information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Chumash people"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the Chumash Indians as a modern group with a unique history and its own special practices and customs.

Describes the history of the Chumash Indians and their past and present culture.

"The Chumash World at European Contact is a major achievement that will be required reading and a fundamental reference in a variety of disciplines for years to come."—Thomas C. Blackburn, editor of December's Child: A Book of Chumash Oral Narratives "An extremely valuable synthesis of the historical, ethnographic, and archaeological record of one of the most remarkable populations of Native Californians."—Glenn J. Farris, Senior Archaeologist, California State Parks Department

Meet the Chumash Indians and learn about their establishment in America, their traditions and their values.

For thousands of years, Native Americans have called North America home. They built great cities, communities, and cultures in the continent’s hills, valleys, deserts, and forests. However, for many, with the arrival of Europeans, traditional ways of life were challenged and sometimes eradicated entirely. As was the case with many Native tribes living on the West Coast, the Chumash were eventually influenced by the California missions and Catholic priests that populated the region from the 1700s onward. This is the story of how they persisted, despite hardship, and what life for Chumash members is like today.

Examines the history, changing fortunes, and current situation of the Chumash Indians. Includes a photo essay on their crafts.

Examines the history, culture, and daily life of the Chumash Indians