Our Mission and Vision

Through culture, art and education, our mission is to celebrate the rich Indigenous culture of the Chumash People to inform both the local Indigenous community and surrounding communities, fostering understanding and appreciation by sharing traditional skills and perspectives, to build capacity and resilience within our community, ensuring a legacy of advocacy, collaboration, confidence, strength and stewardship.

Our vision is to create a future of cultural preservation and environmental stewardship where history, wisdom and traditions are respected and celebrated, a connection between generations inspires appreciation for heritage, a deeper connection to the natural world, and empowers people to lead the charge in protecting the lands, waters, cultures, and environment.