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Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Satwiwa Events and Workshops

Sun 5/25        
Free Cultural Concert                   
10am- 12 pm & 1pm-3pm

Listen to the stories and soothing flute music from Bill “Elk Whistle” Neal.

All ages welcome.

 

Sat 6/7                      
Free Evening Program                                              
7pm -9pm

Mati Waiya will share both contemporary and multigenerational Chumash songs and stories. Bring a flashlight. All ages welcome.

 

Sat 6/21         
Free Evening Program                                              
7pm -9pm

Listen to Star and other stories from gifted storyteller Michael Williams. Bring a flashlight. All ages welcome.

 

SAT 7/12        
Free Evening Program                                              
7:30pm – 9:00pm

Hear stories, sing songs, and learn local area history from Chumash storyteller Julie Tumamait -Stenslie. Bring a flashlight. All ages welcome.

 

SAT 7/26        
Free Evening Program                                              
7:30
pm-9:00pm

Listen to the stories and soothing flute music from Bill “Elk Whistle” Neal.

Bring a flashlight. All ages Welcome.

 

 

SAT 8/9         
Free Evening Program                                              
7:00pm – 8:30pm

Hear the inspirational flute music from Eric “Medicine Wind” Alvarado.

Bring a flashlight. All ages welcome.

 

SAT 8/23      
Free Evening Program                                              
7:00pm – 8:30pm

Hupa storyteller, Kat High will share both contemporary and traditional California Indian stories. Bring a flashlight. All ages welcome.

 

Sun 9/7         
Free Culture Workshop                                       
10 am & 1pm

Design a gourd necklace with Nadiya Littlewarrior. All ages welcome. 

 

SUN 9/28      
Free Cultural Program                                          10am & 1pm

Experience the art of Chumash storytelling with Susan Diaz. All ages welcome. 

 

SUN 10/5      
Free Cultural Program                                         
10am & 1pm

Make your own miniature Ap (Chumash House) using recycled materials with Proud Eagle. All ages welcome.

 

SUN 10/19   
Free Cultural Program                                          10am & 1pm

Create traditional Chumash tools and games with Oscar Ortiz. All ages Welcome

 

SUN 11/5      
Free Cultural Program                                         
10am & 1pm

Celebrate Native American Month with Satwiwa Culture Center Founder and Hereditary Chumash Chief Charlie Cooke.  All ages welcome

 

 

The city of Los Angeles can be seen from many scenic view points in the Santa Monica Mountains.  

Did You Know?
Comprising 153,075 acres, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is the world's largest urban national park. It has more area codes (5) and zip codes (26), including the notable 90210 zip code of Beverly Hills, than any other unit in the National Park System.

Last Updated: May 24, 2008 at 13:08 EST