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Dear Friends: On behalf of the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, we welcome you to our website. We invite you to browse the various sections and learn about our tribe and its rich and storied history. The Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians remains the only federally-recognized Chumash tribe in the country. The Santa Ynez Reservation is located in Santa Barbara County, California and was established and officially recognized by the federal government on December 27, 1901. Our website is part of our commitment to keep you informed about our tribe and our latest developments. There are plenty of subjects to explore, including the history of Native American gaming, sovereignty and Chumash history and culture. You can also learn about the significant economic impact the Chumash Casino Resort has made locally and beyond. Our Resort is the largest employer in the Santa Ynez Valley, providing jobs for more than 1,700 people. These jobs help generate state and local taxes and promote job growth and stability through the use of local vendors and businesses. Over the next 45 years, the tribe will have contributed an estimated $436 billion to the local economy. To read more about this subject you can click on the Economic Impact button. You can learn more about our tribal government as well as an informative section on dispelling myths surrounding Indian gaming by reading the brochure “Our Tribal Community.” In our brochure, entitled “Realizing our Vision,” you can read the fascinating story behind the evolution of the Chumash Casino Resort and how it came to be one of the premiere destination spots in California. We welcome the opportunity to share our way of life with you and hope you learn and discover more about our tribe through our website.
Sincerely, Vincent
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