… East Los Angeles College gives gratitude and respect to past and present Gabrieleño, Tongva, and Kizh people, the original caretakers of this land, whose traditional, unyielded homeland we occupy today on the ELAC campus. Alternative … we recognize our responsibility to highlight Indigenous histories and advocate for practices, policies, and actions that bring justice for past, present and emerging native communities. Pronunciation guide: Gabrieleño ( gab-ree-eh-LAY-nyo ) … should serve as a reminder that the Gabrieleño, Tongva, and/or Kizh people are the original caretakers of the vast region that includes the greater area of the Los Angeles Basin , an area which some contemporary people refer to as Tovaangar …