Tongva
Are the Tongva considered an indigenous group of people?
YES
What does Resistance Mean?
The refusal to accept something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
Who is Indigenous to the Los Angeles Area?
Tongva
Which Indigenous group is mentioned in the Film?
Apache Nation
What is the main conflict in the book?
The Snake poisoning the water supply of an indigenous group of people.
How long did Tongva live in Tovaangar for?
Over 7,000 Years
How was Resistance shown in the Gather Film?
Growing their own food
Building their own resources
Storytelling
Taking back land
Increasing Buffalo
What was the place called that the Tongva people lived in?
Tovaangar
The people in Gather used what tactic to maintain their cultural values and tradition?
Growing their own food
What does the snake represent in today's world?
The Dakota access pipeline or the Government.
The Tongva are considered indigenous to what area?
Modern day Los Angeles Area
How was resistance capital demonstrated in "We Are Water Protectors".
Water as a way of life
Fighting back the snake as a group
Connecting with mother earth as cultural values
Who was the indigenous group mentioned in the film "Gather".
Apache Nation
A restaurant was built that served indigenous food.
How does the book show an example of resistance at the end?
A large group of people come together to protest.
What two terms did we learn the Tongva uses to talk about nature? (Hint: Tree/Plant)
Tree and Plant Relatives
Did you use it correctly?
What does indigenous mean?
Indigenous refers to the original people who lived in a certain area or country. These groups usually have their own cultures, languages, and traditions that they have kept for many years.
What challenges do the people in the documentary have regarding their traditional food practices?
The government continues to take way their land and access to food. (Killing off Buffalo, Eliminating Salmon)
How is Water Protectors related to indigenous people and the issues they face?
Did you convince me?