Acorns, Stone Bowls, and Native Traditions, Part 1

Julie Tumamait-Stenslie, Chairperson, Barbareno/Ventureno Band of Mission Indians (Chumash) speaks about the importance of acorns and the use of traditional stone tools in their processing and the indigenous perspective of this amazing resource. This is Part 1 of a two part series. Additional videos of the archaeology of Ventura County will be presented in coming weeks.

[@grayrachelle]

This is amazing. Thank you Ms. Tumamait-Stenslie for teaching about Barbareño/Ventureño Chumash traditions, the Oaks and their acorns and how important they are. I love native plants

[@nimeshkadakia2584]

I love your knowledge and teachings. Thanks so much.

[@rickkaylor8554]

julie, love to see you in your videos. I've made acorn flour and made mush from it. It isn't that hard but it is really labor intensive. Good to see you sharing the Chumash traditions.

[@hilohahoma4107]

JULIE!!!!!!!!!

[@SeaTurtle515]

I have gone to many talks that Julie has given. I’ve learned so much about native plants and the culture of our local Chumash. She is an amazing teacher of wisdom and very dedicated to preserving the Chumash traditions, which is so needed in this day and age.

[@luciaferlingere9941]

Thank you for such valuable information ❤ bless you

[@timbritton1313]

Wonderful insight. Thank you!

[@debbiecurtis4021]

I foraged acorns today in Birmingham UK. I'll be making acorn flour next week.

[@nimeshkadakia2584]

And you're so beautiful and full of grace.

[@indigenousin-couragement9891]

Thank you for posting this!

[@mexicanmachin3335]

💯💯💯👍

[@robby4727]

Nice! This video was very helpful.

[@venturacountyarchaeology6110]

I'm glad it was helpful to you.

[@user-qo7qt3wq7h]

4:23 with the asphalt ? Why have a sealed container because 2 seconds after the water is supposed the pass through

[@whatabouttheearth]

0:12 man that some surious muzak!
Not distinguishing oaks is like not distinguishing different monkeys, they are literally different in the taxonomy.

[@2112LifeIsGood]

Not to dismiss your native offering to the oak tree…maybe next time also include some Oak Fertilizer for added benefit. It has the perfect balance of nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus…all the ingredients for a healthy oak tree

[@truthseeker5496]

You’re thanking a tree? God created the tree. He is the tree of life. The tree is wood, it has no soul or power to decide if one lives or dies, that’s all in God’s hand. God is the creator of all.

[@lovingdeanthegodmachine5622]

It’s just be grateful of Gods creations and God is the creations so God is in that tree which is alive!

[@michelleganoza5519]

Don’t tell her what to do and criticize her OMG this video is not about beliefs either smh