By KAREN VELIE Who should have more influence on the future of the Oceano Dunes, a pretendian or a federal recognized indigenous tribe? In response to a
Who should have more influence on the future of the Oceano Dunes, a pretendian or a federal recognized indigenous tribe?
The Northern Chumash, founded by Fred Collins, claims it has deep cultural and historical connection to the coastline. “The Northern Chumash have been the land’s stewards and caretakers since time immemorial, and this role has been compromised by the advent of OHV activities, “Collins claimed. In 2013, certified genealogist Lorraine Escobar researched Collins’s ancestry. She concluded “Collins was not of Native American ancestry and that his maternal lineage was from Mexico,” according to a 2017 appellate court ruling.
Friends of Oceano Dunes, a nonprofit that represents approximately 28,000 supporters of off-road recreation, previously indicated it was ready to take legal action if either the Coastal Commission or California State Parks were to attempt to ban or reduce off-road vehicle usage at the dunes.
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