Who were the people who lived and worked at san buenavantura?

San Buenaventura, founded in 1782 in present-day California, was one of the missions established by Spanish Franciscan missionaries. The primary inhabitants included the indigenous Chumash people, who were often converted to Christianity and worked on agricultural and construction projects. Spanish missionaries, soldiers, and settlers also lived and worked at the mission, contributing to its development and the spread of European culture in the region. The mission served as a religious and community hub, significantly impacting local indigenous populations and their way of life.