… History Circle) when using the statement. 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 … or help others to do so? Will you give your attention to the work and voices of displaced people? Will you contribute your time or resources to their current struggles? Will you share your critical analysis of this process to help East Los Angeles … people have inhabited the Los Angeles basin for thousands of years, hunting and gathering wild foods for much of that time and eventually establishing a vibrant network of villages connected through marriage, culture, exchange and a shared …