the internet web log of jesse la tour Saturday, October 12, 2013 For a couple years now, I’ve been researching local history for a couple writing projects I’mworking on, most recently a historical novel set in Orange County. I want to understand thehistory of the area where I live, the real unvarnished history, which is so full of struggle andsuffering, … Read More
Kizh – Gabrieleño History
The history of our people goes back thousands of years. For millennia, we developed a complex and beautiful culture, which included religion, astronomy, rich and varied cuisine, economy, and complex social structures. We developed ingenious ways to live sustainably off the land of Southern California and its natural resources. The name of our tribe, Kizh (pronounced Keech), comes from the … Read More
