This Chumash creation story describes Limuw (Santa Cruz Island) as the birthplace of the Chumash people. Told by Julie Tumamait-Stenslie, Chumash elder.

Presented By Channel Islands National Park and Community Access Partners of San Buenaventura

Directed, Shot and Edited by Chad Beaty
Shot on location at Santa Cruz Island, in the Santa Barbara Channel.


Chumash Story: Seeds of Creation and the Rainbow Bridge: https://www.wilderutopia.com/traditio...
Hutash, the Earth Mother, created the first Chumash people on the island of Limuw, now known as Santa Cruz Island. They were made from the seeds of a Magic Plant.