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The Kizh –aboriginal peoples of the LA basin. Our tribal territory extended from Malibu to Catalina Island (with three other Channel Islands) southwards to Aliso Creek and eastwards to San Bernardino County and  along the San Gabriel Mt.

Kizh not Tongva 

Toypurina is the only Native American woman to lead a revolt in American history. Read about this inspiring story in a book our tribe wrote entitled "Toypurina, the Joan of Arc of California."

Toypurina - the Joan of Arc of the Kizh 

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Approximately 118 human remains (those of our Native ancestors, those ancestors of Los Pobladores and also the founding fathers of LA) were ripped out of from the ground. 

Ongoing fight of the Kizh for 1st cemetery remains

California Health and Safety Code 8011 requires to provide tribes with an inventory of human remains and cultural artifacts. We have provided them with 15 exhibits that show the lineage of the Kizh Nation being LA/OC indigenous people. 

Kizh Nation - the Indigenous Tribe of the LA Basin

Big Rock is indeed a very large boulder some 23 ft long that has native pictographs (paintings) on it as well as special hole on top that had been carved by our ancient ancestors. This solstice site is equivalent to Stonehenge.

Kizh's Stonehenge of Los Angeles

Four islands:  Pimu’na (Santa Catalina), Kinkipaar (San Clementer), Xaraashna (San Nicholas) and “Ichunash (Santa Barbara). These islands were accepted by the California Native American Heritage Commission and placed its Sacred Lands File.

Four Islands of the Kizh

Burro Flats - Sun Dagger of Kizh Nation

In 2014 President Obama designated 340K acres of Hidakupa (San Gabriel Mountains) as a National Monument. This instituted a consulting group known as the Collaborative which is includes the Sierra Club, the US Forest Services and the Kizh.

Kizh Nation's Sacred San Gabriel Mountains

Thanks to the California Coastal Conservancy and their Explore the Coast Grant Program, our tribal youth and membership have been revitalizing the coastal aspects of our culture.  Our coast has numerous sacred sites to share and preserve. 

Kizh Trailblazing Program - Environmental Stewardship Camp

Kizh artifacts reflect their hunting/gathering society,  Thankfully there are wonderfully preserved artifacts from bows, arrows, javelins to baskets, seed beaters, mortars etc. We are steadily building our digital museum for all to enjoy.

Kizh Artifacts

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