Westward expansion forever changed the lives of North American Indians. Losing their land, and often their lives, forced tribes to forge a new life. Learn how American Indian tribes maintain strong ties to their rich past and culture, while moving forward in modern society. The Chumash thrived along the Pacific coast in California for centuries. But eventually new settlers wanted their land and forced the Chumash into a new way of life. Today the Chumash celebrate their traditions as they move toward the future in modern America.
