The Tongva, along with neighboring groups such as the Chumash, played an important role in the cultural and economic dynamics of the region at the time of European encounter. They had developed an extensive trade network through te'aats (plank-built boats).

The Gabrielino/Tongva were a seafaring, agriculturalist, and skilled tribe rich in customs and traditions. Learn more about our culture and preservation.

The Gabrielino/Tongva are the aboriginal tribe of the Los Angeles Basin and can be traced back to 6,000 BC. Learn about our history and the tribe today.

Tongva village sites extend inland to the San Bernardino Mountains. There the younger, independent Cahuilla culture was derived from roots in the religion, language and trading culture of the Tongva (Morongo and Agua Caliente bands are Cahuilla).

Jul 17, 2018 · The Tongva and other tribes were baptised, forced to give up their language and their culture. The tribes fought back fiercely. But as bad as things were under the Spanish, the slaughter only increased when California became a state in 1850.

Oct 8, 2017 · California was home to thousands of people before Spanish settlers arrived—around 350,000 across the whole state —and the Los Angeles Basin in particular was home to the Gabrieliño-Tongva...

Gabrielino/Tongva are the aboriginal people of the Los Angeles Basin and the true first Angelinos. Learn more about our culture and quest for sovereignty.

Apr 9, 2023 · The Tongva people, also known as the Gabrielino-Tongva Tribe, are indigenous to the Los Angeles basin and surrounding areas of Southern California. This community has a rich cultural heritage, with traditional songs, dances, art, and stories.

Mar 20, 2023 · What was the culture of the Tongva tribe? The Tongva tribe had a rich culture that included art, music, dance, and storytelling. They also had a complex social structure and a deep connection with the land.

Nov 20, 2020 · Tiger interviewed two members of the local San Gabriel Valley Tongva tribe to better understand what they want from non-Native American people: recognition, education, and respect. Origins and culture of the Tongva people