The Chumash in the Ojai Valley
ALL ABOUT OJAI: Nature Walks-Nature Talks
Saturday, November 12, 2016
10:00 AM
OVLC Office:
370 W Baldwin Road Bldg A4
Julie Tumamait
The Chumash in the Ojai Valley
The History, Culture and Plant Knowledge of the Chumash People
Join us for a fascinating exploration of Chumash life though artifacts, art and stories presented by Julie Tumamait at 10 AM Saturday November 12. A tribal leader of the Barbareño-Ventureño band of Chumash, Julie is a direct descendant of the Native American tribe that formerly inhabited Santa Cruz island and has been active for many years in Native American education.
The Chumash were Ojai’s first inhabitants, living here for thousands of years before European explorers arrived. The livelihood of the Chumash people was based upon their subsistence upon the available natural resources – plants, animals and fish, and their sustainable ways of utilizing these resources. They found use for almost every type of plant and animal available – for food, clothing, medicine and tools. Their environment inspired their art, their beliefs, their stories, ceremonies and songs.
This All About Ojai event is free to members and students and $10 for non-members. Become a member today! A family membership is just $35 per year.
