Gabrielino (Tongva) Language

Gabrielino was a Uto-Aztecan language of Southern California closely related to Serrano. Language loss has been especially severe in California, where enslavement and violence against Indian peoples were not actively discouraged, and the Gabrielino language has not been spoken since the 1940's, although some younger people hope to revive its use.

Gabrielino Language Resources

Survey of California Indian Languages: Gabrielino:
Profile of the Gabrielino language from the University of California at Berkeley.

Gabrieliño Language Tree:
Theories about Gabrelino's language relationships compiled by Linguist List.

Gabrielino Culture and History Links

Gabrieleno/Tongva Tribe of San Gabriel
Official homepage of the Southern California Gabrielinos.

San Gabrielino-Tongva
Article on Tongva Indian history and land struggles.

Gabrielino-Tongva Legends:
Collection of Gabrielino Indian legends and folktales.

Gabrielino Authors:
Gabrielino writers, their lives and work.

Four Directions Institute: Gabrielino Tribe
Profile and historical timeline of the Gabrielino Indians. Also with links.

Tonga Deer Stew

Gesatho

Acorn Pancake Recipe

Islay Bread:
Traditional Tongva recipes.

Books for sale on the Tongvas

The First Angelinos: The Gabrielino Indians of Los Angeles
Good book on Gabrielino history and culture for sale online.

Gabrielino Native Americans

The Tongva Indians of California
Kids' books on the Gabrielino tribe and their culture.

Links, References, and Additional Information

Lengua Gabrielino:
Information on the Tongva language in Spanish.

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