The Fernande o Tataviam Band of Mission Indians is a historic tribe located in the northern Los Angeles County of California. With ancestral villages in the San Fernando, Santa Clarita, eastern Simi, and Antelope Valleys, the tribe has a rich history dating back to the pre-Mission period. As an independent nation, the FTBMI exercises its inherent sovereign authority over its tribal citizens and territory.
Established in 1797 at the village of Achoicominga, Mission San Fernando played a significant role in the tribe's history. The FTBMI is dedicated to preserving its traditional ecological knowledge, investing in youth culture, and protecting its heritage legacy. With recent historic land donations and agreements, the tribe is actively working towards reclaiming and stewarding its original territory.
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