Special Designation: "Mission of the Valley"
Indians Joining this Mission: The Mission Indian neophytes of San Fernando were referred to as Fernandino, after the mission. Though originally identified with the Tataviam and Tongva, in the 20th century mission Indian descendants of San Gabriel and San Fernando adopted the name Tongva. The Tongva were recognized as a distinct tribe by the State of California in 1994. They have sought Federal recognition for decades.
Responsibility: Oblates of Mary Immaculate have been responsible for the mission since 1923.