Chumash
Definition
The Chumash are a Native American people who historically inhabited the central and southern coastal regions of California, particularly around Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, as well as three Channel Islands.
Analogy
Imagine if you lived on an island paradise where food was plentiful. You'd learn how to make everything you needed from what's around you - that's what life was like for the Chumash people.
Related terms
Tongva Tribe: A neighboring tribe to the Chumash that inhabited areas around Los Angeles.
Ohlone Tribe: Another Californian tribe located in Northern California with similar lifestyle but different language family.
Channel Islands National Park: This national park includes some islands once inhabited by Chumash people.
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