The Santa Ynez band of the Chumash Indians cancels the annual Chumash Inter-Tribal Pow Wow. It was scheduled for the first weekend of October. The announcement coming out a few days ago.
Tribal leaders saying, “Out of an abundance of caution, and considering the latest surge of covid-19 in Santa Barbara county, the decision was made to cancel this year’s event. Thank you for your understanding and we’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back in 2022.”
The Pow Wow is generally held at the Live Oak campground near Cachuma lake each year. It involves dancing, singing and drumming by members of native American tribes from throughout north America.
This is the second time the Pow-Wow has been canceled because of the pandemic.
