Kuuy Nahwá’a
(Guest Exchange)
We are happy to see you here on the road towards reconciliation with the lands that sustain us all.
'Aweeshkone xaa
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We are happy to see you here on the road towards reconciliation with the lands that sustain us all. 'Aweeshkone xaa ◆◆◆◆
Make Your Kuuy Nahwá’a Here
If you're unsure how much to contribute, we offer a Kuuy Nahwá'a calculator to assist in determining a meaningful guest exchange to the Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy, supporting the ongoing health of our native lands.
Kuuy Nahwá’a Calculator
Kuuy nahwá’a is a Tongva people’s concept meaning guest exchange. It’s a voluntary contribution to support Tongva-led Land Back efforts acknowledging both relationships and reciprocity to the lands and Native Peoples of Tovaangar, this place many of us now call home. Many want to help but don’t know how. Kuuy Nahwá’a opens the door to understanding and participating in course correction to historic wrongs here.
The Land You Live On
Traditionally, when people travel and move into a new territory they first seek permission from both the land and traditional stewards. This “permission” invites relationship. A guest gives an offering in recognition and in reciprocity of this relationship. This exchange continues today with the Native Peoples of these lands we call Tovaangar. Since the beginning of time, the Tongva Peoples have inhabited these lands which you now call home. There has been a long break in our cultural lives due to centuries of decimation and nearly successful genocide. Our people have survived but now face invisibility and erasure. We are reviving our languages, cultures, and ceremonies in order to care for the land, air, water, and each other. This is a land of beauty, inspiration, and dreams.
Alternative ways to offer Kuuy Nahwá’a
If you would like to give but you are struggling financially we encourage you to explore some of the alternative ways to give kuuy nahwá’a listed below:
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Educating yourself on the history of the Tongva People and of Tovangaar or what we now call Los Angeles. Is a great first step towards building a connection with the people and the land. A great place to start is: www.tongva.land/tribal-history
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Giving acknowledgment and recognition to the Tongva as the original caretakers and inhabitants of this land is another great way to be a good guest on Tovaangar, but it is important that with your acknowledgment comes the intention to see the land returned.
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Building relation with Native Plants by growing them in your garden and community is a great alternative way to give Kuuy Nahwá’a. Doing this helps to combat the takeover of invasive species like Mustard Seed, and helps our progress towards achieving a more sustainable climate through a native ecosystem.
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If you own or inherit property in Tovangaar, you can return the land at a time that is convenient or posthumously.
Email info@tongva.land for more information
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Support the efforts of the Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy and the Tongva people by amplifying our voices! Follow, like and share our messaging on social media @tongva.taraxat and at www.tongva.land
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The Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit, EIN 87-1422866. All donations are tax deductible.
We request that large donations ($1,000+) be made via wire transfer or check, as the online platform takes a percentage of donations. Contact info@tongva.land for instructions.
If you’d like to send a check, please mail to: Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa Conservancy Address: PO Box 608 Claremont, CA 91711.