The tribe associated with the Santa Barbara Mission was the Chumash people. The Chumash inhabited the coastal regions of Southern California, including the area around Santa Barbara, long before the arrival of Spanish missionaries. The Santa Barbara Mission, established in 1786, aimed to convert and assimilate the Chumash and other local indigenous groups into Spanish colonial society. The mission's influence significantly impacted the Chumash culture and population.
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