The distinct community of the present-day Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (Band) originated in the lineages, villages and culture of the pre-Mission period. The Band is an independent nation, exercising its inherent sovereign authority over its tribal citizens and territory.

Mission San Fernando was established on September 8, 1797 at the village of Achoicominga.

The Historical Timeline is an interactive designed to explain the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians (the Band) community and history from 450 A.D. to present time.

Fernandeño Indians evolved at Mission San Fernando from the historical combination before the mission period, individuals of each had shared villages in common as their primary social and political units.