The Lifestyle of the Rumsen Ohlone

Take a journey back in time with Rumsen Scholar Linda Yamane and Conservancy Educators Julie Sigourney and Kirsten Stember to learn about the lifestyle of the Rumsen Ohlone, the Indigenous peoples of the Carmel Valley and Monterey Bay area. Julie and Kirsten take a field trip to the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and Palo Corona Regional Park Discovery Center to see some of the native plants and animals that the Rumsen used. Special thanks to Linda Yamane, a local Rumsen artist, basket weaver, and tribal scholar who has spent the past 35 years researching the history and cultural traditions of her Rumsen ancestors. In addition to studying the language, she has learned many of the ancient technologies, most of which rely on the use of native plants. This video is intended for 3rd graders and up.