Today is #NativeAmericanHeritageDay, and we want to celebrate the history, tradition, and values of American Indians and Alaska Natives and recognize the struggles and challenges they have faced.
We want to thank American Indians and Alaska Natives for their contributions and achievements to the ocean, maritime traditions, and sanctuary communities.
Every year, members of the Chumash community undertake a traditional tomol journey to their homeland in Limuw, now also known as Santa Cruz Island. Traveling through NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary. "Paddling in, there's no other homecoming like that," says paddler Eva Pagaling. Hear the Chumash paddlers' stories in this Story from the Blue.











