Anahucalmecac is saddened to hear the crossing over of our beloved Auntie Julia Bogany. During our 2016-2018 Native American Youth to College Summer program, Anhuacalmecac students were blessed to be mentored and learn first hand from Tongva Elder in Residence Auntie Julia Bogany. We remember her drive, love, and individual commitment to the youth in the program and for her pride for her people the Gabrieleno Tongva. Most recently we were also honored to work with Auntie through the Indigenous Education Now Coalition.

In our hearts, and in spirit always, Nana Julia Bogany, ¡PRESENTE!✊🏽

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Julia Bogany and Marisa Aronda talk to the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County during Native American Indian Heritage Month about language and sharing stories of Tongva culture. 

Julia recently spoke with artist Sheila Pinkel and Uncommon Good director Nancy Mintie about the importance of Native American visibility and activism in art. This video explains the importance of using art within architecture to tell the story of a place and a people, and showcases some of Sheila's work about the Tongva, which Julia helped inform her on throughout her process.

"People of the Earth: Life and Culture of the Tongva" will be open to the public at the Santa Monica History Museum until May 5th, 2018. 

Topics include:

Community and social structure
Use of plants (for food, medicine, tools, and musical instruments)
Methods for building huts and canoes
Profiles of significant figures, such as Toypurina 
The disruption of life due to the forced move to the San Gabriel Mission
Indigenous people in contemporary times
Bringing awareness to the local native population