Heritage

Native Sovereign Nation

Heritage

Discover Our Heritage

The Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians honors thousands of years of history rooted in the Simi, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys. This section explores our ancestral villages, cultural practices, and resilience through Spanish and Mexican colonization. Learn about our language, traditions, and the enduring spirit that continues to guide our community today.

History

Explore the rich and resilient story of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, from ancestral roots to modern-day achievements.

Territory

Learn about the traditional homelands of the Fernandeño Tataviam people, spanning the Simi, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, and Antelope Valleys.

Captains

Meet the historic leaders who guided our villages and communities, preserving culture and governance through generations.

Language

Discover the heritage language of mulitple dialicts of the Fernandeño Tataviam people, its significance, and ongoing efforts to revitalize and teach it.