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We just got back from visiting the Chumash Village in Malibu, California, and I had an amazing time! I seriously cannot fit everything in one little blog! I enjoyed every single minute of our stay over in Malibu and learning about the Chumash culture. When they welcomed us as we entered the village, we felt so loved. Learning to surf was incredible and super scary! I was so scared to go out in the water, but I did, and the waves were perfect! I enjoyed being by the ocean for three days straight because I never get to see the ocean that often. Morning sunrise was difficult to wake up to, but I am thankful that Robertjohn took the time to help us learn about sunrise ceremony. The food was delicious!!! I can’t stop thinking of the wonderful food they fed us over there! I am thankful for going to Malibu this past weekend because I know the whole Pipeline and the Chumash people bonded really well together. Sorry I am not putting a lot down, but I am really tired and need to wash my clothes…so I will write later!

this weekend at Malibu was very spectacular, i loved my experience there and meeting all the loving new friends that i can now call my family ❤ 

Hi everyone I had one of the best time of my life today because I have went to Malibu to go visit the Chumash people and learn their ways and also have fun with them. The first day we got there we entered there cove or village and they were singing a song, honestly I thought it was just a ordinary song but once I got the know the people it was actually a welcoming song. Once I was told that I really was touched on how they sang for us when we got there even though we didn’t even know them. Then when the day progressed they told us that we were going to do baskets and language and I was picked to go do language and I was like auughhh. But then it was very interesting and we sang a song it went, yum yum yum yum ,kepo kepo, hu hu hu, ishpaqiwo, ishpaq ishpaq.. And that’s the whole song and repeat it . Then I started to do basket and I thought it was ordinary weaving baskets but we made them out of abalone and it cool because I have never ever done baskets out of a shell! Then the next day we went surfing and boogie boarding it was a very new experience because I have never done any surfing at all it was haarddd anyways it was still fun. Then I felt the connection with the people and I actually called them family because I have felt the love they gave me and also the things they have provided us and the morning ceremonies 5 o’clock in the morning that’s nuts. Anyways there this guy name Nick hummingbird and he was the coolest guy I have ever meet and he is in charge of the plants that go on at the cove and let me tell you this he knows his stuff he knows how to abstracted the leaves and roots and also oils from the plants to get what he needs and that interest me and maybe I could learn his ways sometime when I see him down the road and I also promised him that I will show him a pic of the Great Oak Tree and he was stoked so I have to do that for him and I can call him brother because he treats me like one so I’m very proud of that and I want to give him a shout out! The last day was very sad because got up at 5 o’clock in the morning again but that’s not a bad thing it refreshed me while I did that so thank you Robert john for that and we went on the beach one last time together with my family and went back up and ate French toast I ate like 3 plates of French toast it was goooood and a shout out to the cooks and the guys who took care of the spirit fire. Then we packed up and went home it was very sad but not really because I know one day I will see all of them again. So THANK YOU CHUMASH FAMILY!

My name is Kayleen Knapp. I’m a member of the Ohlone, Seneca, and Tubatulabal tribes, and am in the Eagle, Turtle, and Bear Clans.  In September, I will be 16 years old, and entering my Sophomore year of high school, graduating with the class of 2016. My family consists of eight in total; two boys and two girls from my fathers first marriage, my two unoffically brothers,  and my brother and me from my father’s second marriage.  I’m the baby of our family of eight, the oldest being in her fifties. And if you can tolerate my not-funny jokes and references, I will shower you in love and hugs, I swear to gawd.

Just got back from the chumash people and had a good time. Got to surf for the first time and wiped out.:)

I had so much fun this weekend with the Chumash people at their village. They’re like family to me and we worked hard :p

Today was a good day now I cant wait to not sleep in sand and have it in my face all of a sudden. And OH MY GOD my face is sunburnt .__. And it hurts so bad anyways the chumash people had the most amazing breakfast this morning and I was sad to go. 

The past 3 days we’ve been in Malibu with the Chumash tribe. Spending the night in Ap’s and feeling the cold beach 5AM breeze, It was so spiritual and it felt amazing. I really felt at home there. Surfing was such an awesome part as well. I wiped at least 20 times. They also had 3 dogs there, all German Shepherds, and they were absolutely adorable :3 …. (There’s a picture of one of them) … Had a very good time and hope to go back to visit friends i made there.