Anthropology and the Making of Chumash Tradition

What is it about?

The article addresses the role of anthropologists in creating new "traditions" throught to be Chumash (Native American) in a setting where the actors most vocal in claiming to be Traditionalists are not of Chumash descent or affiliation. The article also shows how these discoverable qualities conflict with federal policy.

Featured Image

Why is it important?

The article illustrates how what comes to be perceived as "tradition" can be newly created, and points to flaws in professional practice and federal policy.