Chumash Seaweed Rattle Workshop

Learn to make a traditional seaweed rattle in a workshop led by Chumash & Tataviam elder and educator Alan Salazar. Assisted by Mona Lewis.

Students in this workshop will learn to make a traditional Chumash seaweed rattle. Ochre/earth pigment painting of your rattle included.

Children are welcome. Must be at least 10 years old (accompanied by adult)

All materials included with the price of workshop. This workshop will take place outdoors.

Scholarships available for tribal members, please email [email protected]

THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN MADE POSSIBLE (OR, MADE POSSIBLE IN PART) BY A GRANT FROM THE ALLIANCE FOR CALIFORNIA TRADITIONAL ARTS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL, A STATE AGENCY, THE WALTER & ELISE HAAS FUND, AND THE WILLIAM AND FLORA HEWLETT FOUNDATION.

Alan Salazar (Chumash and Tataviam) is a respected tribal elder and a Native educator with over 25 years of experience bringing educational programs to schools, museums, and cultural events. Alan is a published author of “Tata, The Tataviam Towhee, a Tribal Story” and “A Tataviam Creation Story” and is a practiced storyteller.

“My family has traced our family ancestry to the Chumash village of Ta’apu, now known as Simi Valley and the Tataviam village of Chaguayanga near Castaic, Ca. We are Ventureno Chumash and Fernandeno Tataviam. My ancestors were brought into the San Fernando Mission starting in 1799. I actively protect my ancestors' village sites and tribal territories. I continue to fight for tribal issues of urban indigenous people. I was raised to be proud of my Native American heritage and I take pride in being a positive role model and a respected Elder.”

Host or Publisher Chumash Indian Museum