Chumash Maritime Culture — Past, Present and Future

Chumash Elder Alan "Spirit Hawk" Salazar will host this free lecture event to explore the historic and modern paddling traditions of the Chumash people.

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Salazar is a founding member of the Kern County Native American Heritage Preservation Council and the Chumash Maritime Association, a member of the California Indian Advisory Council for the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, and a community advisor with the Ventura County Indian Education Consortium for over 18 years.

As a member of the Chumash Maritime Association, Salazar helped build the first working traditional Chumash plank canoe in modern times and has paddled in this plank canoe for over 17 years. Salazar uses his unique knowledge and skills to educate others about California Native American traditions.

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Salazar’s family has traced their ancestry to the Chumash village of Ta’apu, now known as Simi Valley, and the Tataviam village of Pi’ing near Castaic. For more than 20 years, Salazar has worked as a Native American consultant to protect archaeological sites throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo and Kern counties.

The event is presented by the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority. Although reservations are not required, please call or email if you plan to attend. This will help them plan for seating and refreshments. Phone: (310) 454-1395 x226 Email: carolyn.everhart@mrca.ca.gov

Parking is free for the event