In the next of the myth vs facts series, the assertion that Chumash development of Camp 4 is only related to addressing tribal housing and community center needs.
Myth: “Camp 4 is about tribal housing on tribal land, it’s about preserving our Chumash culture, and it’s about bringing tribal members home.”
Chumash Chairman Kahn
Santa Ynez Valley Star
January 7, 2018
Facts:
- The Chumash/Santa Barbara County agreement allows for a large-scale community center on Camp 4. At over 12,000 sq/ft with 250 parking spaces and hosting 100 events a year, only the Tribe’s Casino is comparable in the Valley. The Tribe has less than 150 members.
- The Chumash/Santa Barbara County agreement allows for a large-scale community center on Camp 4. At over 12,000 sq/ft with 250 parking spaces and hosting 100 events a year, only the Tribe’s Casino is comparable in the Valley. The Tribe has less than 150 members.
When the agreement expires in 23 years, the Tribe will be free to develop Camp 4 in any manner it chooses. In fact, in March 2016, the Tribe publicly shared their plans for massive commercial construction – far beyond “bringing tribal members home.”