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| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 154 enrolled members[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States (California) | |
| Languages | |
| English,[2] historically Ineseño | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Chumash people |
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Mission Indians is a federally recognized tribe of Chumash, an indigenous people of California, in Santa Barbara.[3] Their name for themselves is Samala.[4]
Chumash Casino Resort is located on the Central Coast of California in the Santa Ynez Valley. It is between Los Angeles and San Francisco on Hwy 246 in Santa Ynez, CA. The casino opened in 2004 as a 190,000 sq-ft gaming complex featuring a casino and hotel. Step into the Chumash Casino Resort buffet in Greater Santa Barbara for an all-you-can-eat experience featuring dishes from around the world. Open daily from 4pm-10pm.
Chumash Casino Resort is a one-of-a-kind entertainment destination in Greater Santa Barbara, California. Chumash Casino Resort, 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez.
Government[edit]
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The Santa Ynez Band is headquartered in Santa Ynez, California. They are governed by a democratically elected, five-member tribal council. Their current tribal administration is as follows:
- Chairman: Kenneth Kahn
- Vice-Chairman: open
- Secretary/Treasurer: Maxine Littlejohn
- Business Committee Member: Gary Pace
- Business Committee Member: Mike Lopez.[5]
Reservation[edit]
The Santa Ynez Indian Reservation (34°36′10″N120°05′29″W / 34.60278°N 120.09139°W) is the only Chumash reservation.[2] It was 127-acres large and was established on 27 December 1901.[3] Beginning in 1979, the tribe established a housing program and began improving the infrastructure on the reservation.[6]
Samala Chumash language[edit]
The last native speaker of the Samala Chumash language, also called Ineseño, died in 1965. As of 2010, there has been a renaissance of Chumash pride and identity, including efforts to revive Samala and other Chumash languages.
In the early 1900s linguist/ethnographer John P. Harrington worked with Maria Solares, one of the last fluent speakers of Samala. He created manuscripts containing information on Chumash language, culture, and traditions. Dr. Richard Applegate, who received a Ph.D. in linguistics from U.C. Berkeley, used these manuscripts to write an extensive grammar of Samala and compile a dictionary of the language, which was released in 2008.[7] Dr. Applegate and Nakia Zavalla, the Cultural Director for the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash and a direct descendant of Maria Solares, have begun an effort to revitalize the language. Applegate began teaching Samala in 2003, and Zavalla has spearheaded an immersion-based language apprentice program.[8] As of 2008, Applegate had five language apprentices; however, none had yet reached full fluency.[9]
An online Samala Chumash tutorial is available.[10]
Economic development[edit]
The Santa Ynez Band owns and operates the Chumash Casino Resort, as well as the Chumash Cafe, the Creekside Buffet, The Willows restaurant, and Root 246,[11] (the third largest employer in Solvang, 105[12][13]) all in Santa Ynez, California.
Notes[edit]
- ^'Our Tribal Community.'Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Retrieved 6 June 2012
- ^ ab'Chumash Indians.'SDSU: California Indians and Their Reservations. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
- ^ abPritzker 122
- ^'Maria Solares.'The Chumash Languages. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
- ^'Business Committee.'Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. Retrieved 11 March 2019.
- ^'Santa Ynez Reservation.'Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians. 2012. 6 June 2012.
- ^Chawkins, Steve (20 April 2008). 'Chumash recover their 'alishtaha'n: Armed with a trove of scattered notes, linguist saves ancestral tongue from brink of extinction'. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^'Bringing Back the Samala Chumash Language'. Channel Islands National Park. 8 April 2010. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^'Chumash Dictionary Breathes Life into Moribund Language The Santa Barbara Independent'. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^'Inezeño Chumash Language Tutorial'. Retrieved 7 May 2013.
- ^http://www.root-246.com/about/
- ^City of Solvang CAFR
- ^FY 2008-2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) (PDF)
References[edit]
- Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN978-0-19-513877-1
External links[edit]
- Santa Ynez Band Of Chumash Indians, official website
- Chumash, Four Directions Institute
- This article incorporates public domain material from the National Park Service document: 'Bringing Back the Samala Chumash Language'.
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The Chumash Casino Resort will reopen its doors at noon on Wednesday, June 10 with strict safety measures and cleaning procedures in place after being closed for nearly 13 weeks in a statewide effort to slow the spread of COVID-19.
“We all understand the reality of the situation. An Asymptomatic person can be out shopping in stores, dining in restaurants, or visiting friends’ homes and exposing others to COVID-19. As we developed a plan for reopening, we listened to the medical experts, we abided by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s phased reopening plan and we made a significant investment in our operation to create a safe environment everyone can enjoy,” said Kenneth Kahn, Chumash Tribal Chairman.
On March 15, the tribe announced the casino would close its doors days ahead of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s issued statewide stay-at-home order to combat the virus’s spread.
The gaming floor will feature reduced seating and more than 1,000 protective barriers have been affixed between slot machines and separating table games dealers and patrons to promote social distancing, while the food court, with fewer tables, and the Grains & Grounds eatery will be open for guests. The food court will be open from noon to midnight, and the coffee shop open 24 hours.
All guests and employees will be required to take temperatures at their WelloStationX™ non-contact temperature screening devices before entering and no one with 100.4 degrees will be allowed to go in. There have been 30 WelloStation’s added, that will print out an “I’m wello” sticker everyone will be asked to wear. There will also be security walking the floor to ensure everyone has a sticker on and they will have handheld, non-contact devices to check temperatures.
Hand sanitizer stations have been placed on the gaming floor and guests will be encouraged to use them. Their enhanced HVAC system provides 100 percent ventilation with no recirculation. There is also a non-smoking section with its own specific air system.
While walking on the gaming floor everyone is required to wear a mask, however guests that are sitting can remove their masks between partitions. Dealers will be required to wear masks and gloves, and there are limits to four players on most games.
“From temperature checks to enhanced cleaning schedules, to plexiglass barriers between slot machines and separating table games patrons, to requiring guests and employees to wear masks. When we resume operations, we’ll be ready to welcome guests back with safety measures to help protect them while they’re here,” Kahn said.
Until further notice, bingo sessions, the Poker Room, the fine-dining restaurant Willows, The Café, The Buffet and The Spa will be temporarily unavailable.
The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians’ other properties – Hotel Corque, Hadsten House, Root 246 restaurant and the Kitá Wines tasting room – will remain temporarily closed.
As the Chumash Casino Resort prepares to reopen its doors, it will welcome back employees in the coming weeks. On their return, all employees are receiving training on COVID-19 safety and sanitation protocols with more comprehensive training for those who interact frequently with guests. In addition, employees will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and follow safety guidelines while on property.
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“We believe we’ve waited until the right time to reopen the resort,” Kahn said. “All throughout the closure, we’ve reminded our employees and guests that their health and well-being are our top priority. By securing high-tech equipment, implementing strict safety procedures and working closely with the state to determine a sensible reopen date, we believe we’ve met the challenge of creating a safe environment under the current conditions.”
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Located on Highway 246 in Santa Ynez, California, the Chumash Casino Resort is owned and operated by the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians.
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The tribe also owns Hotel Corque, Root 246, and Hadsten House in Solvang, two gas stations in Santa Ynez, and its own wine label – Kitá Wines. As the largest employer in the Santa Ynez Valley, the tribe employs more than 2,000 residents of Santa Barbara County.