Chumash Storytelling Under the Stars

10-15-2001
Westerly, Suzanne
News From Indian Country

Chumash storytelling under the stars

As the set below the rolling hills near the Malibu coastline, Julie
Tumamait, respected Chumash storyteller and singer, stood near the glowing
fire as a crowd from the Leo Carrillo State Park Campfire Center gathered
around, waiting in anticipation. Julie's well-known grandfather, Vincent
Tumamait, a Chumash spiritual leader for many decades, was also a
storyteller.

Julie began, "I come from people who used to live right where we are
tonight."

"My father put this song together. It's a welcome song, to welcome ...

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