American Indian tribes gather for Chumash Day in Malibu





The 10th annual Chumash Day will be held 11 a.m. Sat., April 19 and Sun., April 20 at Malibu Bluffs Park at the corner of Las Virgenes Road and Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.

The event is an intertribal gathering and powwow sponsored by the city of Malibu. The theme for this year’s event is “Honoring the Island People and Ancestors.” Activities and entertainment will focus on Native American tribal ceremonies, dance and special performances.

This year there will be a tribute to the late American Indian actor Floyd Westerman. There will also be Chumash history storytelling inside the Landon Center along with educational exhibits and Chumash Indian displays.

For more information, call Amy Crittendon at (310) 4562489, ext. 337, or e-mail acrittenden@ci.malibu.ca.us.


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