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OUR MISSION The Mission of the ETMC is to preserve and to protect our cultural heritage and ancestral sacred sites namely of the Esselen Rumsen Chalone Sureo Chunchunes and Guatcharrone people which includes but is not limited to the villages of Achasta Chalon Echilat Ensen Excelen Esslenajan Ixchenta Jojopan Kuchun Pachepas SargentaRuc Soccoronda Tucutnut located within sacred prehistoric and historic tribal lands of Monterey County California. HOME ABOUT US OUR HISTORY SACRED LANDS NEWS SHOP DONATE CONTACT US More PRESERVING OUR PAST PROTECTING OUR FUTURE Join the Esselen Tribe of Monterey County in restoring sacred lands safeguarding cultural heritage and shaping a sustainable future for generations to come. Rooted in Heritage Committed to Stewardship For thousands of years the Esselen Tribe has safeguarded the lands and waters of Monterey County. Today we honor that legacy through cultural preservation ecological restoration and community education.