Acjachemem-Juaneño
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The Juaneño or Acjachemem are a Native American group from Southern California. Their language is related to the Luiseño language spoken by the nearby Luiseño tribe. The Juaneño lived in what is now Orange County, California, and received their Spanish name from the priests of the California mission chain, due to their proximity to Mission San Juan Capistrano. Today they are referred to as the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians.
Their language, was believed extinct, is being revived. Several tribal members are learning the language, thanks to Anastacia Majel, and John P. Harrington who recorded the language back in 1933, and the tapes resurfaced about 12 yrs. ago.
External links
- "Chinigchinich; a Historical Account of the Origin, Customs, and Traditions of the Indians at the Missionary Establishment of St. Juan Capistrano, Alta California Called The Acagchemem Nation" by The Reverend Father Friar Gerónimo Boscana, 1846
- Official website of the Juaneño Band of Mission Indians, Acagchemem Nation
