Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians of the Santa Ynez Reservation

The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians is a federally recognized tribe located in Santa Barbara County, California. They are descendants of the Chumash people, who have lived along the California coast for thousands of years. The tribe operates the Chumash Casino Resort, which funds programs such as healthcare, education, housing, and cultural preservation. They also work to protect Chumash language, traditions, and sacred sites