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Virtual Tovaave: A Tongva Cultural Program
Aweeshkone xaa, 'ekwaa'a xaa
“I’m happy you’re here.”

 
 
Povuun’nga  
 

Welcome to Povuun’nga (pronounced: POOH-VOONG-NAH), the sacred site of creation for the local Tongva-Gabrielino peoples. The Rancho Los Alamitos Foundation is honored to partner with the Tongva community in caring for this ancient gathering place.

We welcome you to join us in educating local youth about the significance of our indigenous heritage. The virtual Tovaave field trip has been reimagined in response to the COVID-19 pandemic but continues to center on the vibrant culture and history of the indigenous peoples of the Los Angeles Basin. It supports California History & Social Science Content Standards 3.2, 3.3, and 3.5. 

The virtual Tovaave Program includes a Teacher Orientation film and a series of four short student films (all are under 10 minutes). The program’s key message is about reciprocity:

  • The Teacher Orientation Video was developed as a tool for educators.
  • The four Student Videos (outlined below) focus on key aspects of Tongva culture and are rooted in core values. Each video is paired with vocabulary and student learning activities. 
1. Honuukvetam (Ancestors)
2. ‘Weere ‘Eyootx Pomoohiinkem Xaa (“We are all each other’s relatives”) 
3. Kaaw Maxaaro  (“Let’s give, let’s exchange, let’s share”)
 
4. Kikiiy (“Community” and “Refocusing your cultural lens”)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rancho Los Alamitos' 2021-22 school tours are made possible in part by The Earl B. and Loraine H. Miller Foundation, the Farmer's & Merchant's Bank Foundation, the Bess. J. Hodges Foundation, Employees Community Fund of Boeing, and Los Angeles County Supervisor, Janice Hahn. 


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