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The traditional homelands of the Chalon are situated along California’s South Coastal Ranges. Extending east of Soledad, these lands encompass the Pinnacles National Monument area and continue several miles to the north, south, and east.

Some Chalon descendants have remained in or near the traditional homelands while others migrated elsewhere for their survival at the end of the mission period. Today a community of several hundred Chalon descendants live in and around Bakersfield, California.

The name “Chalon” identifies the people as speakers of one of the eight distinct languages of the Costanoan (Ohlone) family. Most of the Costanoan tribes shared similar coastal lifeways and cultural practices. Many of the villages were occupied year round; however, Chalon culture reflected their inland habitat, which required seasonal migrations for many.

Chalon Elders Council

Chalon Elders Council

Chalon Elders Council

 Gloria Medina, Chairwoman

Irene Soto, Vice-Chairwoman
Louise Appodaca, Secretary
Richard Suniga, Sergeant At Arms 

Board of Directors

Chalon Elders Council

Chalon Elders Council

 Arianne Chow Garcia, Chairman,
Monique Simmer, Vice Chairman

Antoinette Sosa, Secretary
Larry Lopez, Treasurer
Esther Hernandez, Sergeant At Arms
Audrey Alvarado, Member At Large
Bridget Escalera, Chalon Elders Representative

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