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, Sureño, Chunchunes and Guatcharrone people, which includes but is not limited to the villages of Achasta, Chalon, Echilat, Ensen, Excelen, Esslenajan, Ixchenta, Jojopan, Kuchun, Pachepas, Sargenta-Ruc, Soccoronda, & Tucutnut, located within sacred pre-historic and historic tribal lands of Monterey County, California.
BECOMING A MEMBER
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member!
We are excited to work with you and support you throughout your application process. Your journey with us is just beginning, and we can't wait to see what we can achieve together! Please review the information below to get started.
Important Enrollment Information
Contact Information

Who Qualifies for Enrollment for ETMC?
Enrollment for ETMC is open to individuals who are direct descendants of Native American Indians from the aboriginal
villages affected by Mission San Carlos and, in part, Mission Soledad. If you meet this criterion, you are eligible to apply for tribal membership.
How do I apply for tribal membership?
The applicant is responsible for producing the evidence for him/herself and every generation tracing back to the ancestry, based on the criteria stated above. The applicant will contact the ETMC Enrollment Secretary. Our ETMC Tribal Genealogist will review your information. The ETMC Enrollment Secretary will ask questions as needed to determine if you qualify, and if you do, you'll be sent an enrollment form.
How long does the process take?
The timeframe largely hinges on the accuracy of your genealogy and enrollment form, as well as how promptly you respond to any inquiries from the ETMC Enrollment Secretary. This thorough process ensures that all information is accurate, allowing your application to be processed correctly.
How do I check the status of my application?
E-Mail the ETMC Enrollment Secretary or call 831-301-3077
Contact: ETMC Enrollment Secretary
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E-Mail: Enrollment@esselentribe.org
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Call: 831-301-3077

