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The Conservancy is saddened by the passing of Julia Bogany, an educator and cultural advocate for the Gabrieleno-Tongva community. For over 30 years, she volunteered and led trainings and workshops as a way to preserve, revive and increase visibility for the Tongva language and culture.

Julia taught college classes on native culture, history and women’s issues at Scripps, Pomona, Harvey Mudd, the Claremont School of Theology and Pitzer. She also trained and consulted with teachers and school boards to revise their curriculum to reflect a more accurate history of California and California tribes.

She believed in advocating for and empowering youth in order to improve the lives of future generations. In addition, she served on many committees and boards, including as President of the Kuruvanga Springs, a representative for the California tribes on Route 66 and member of the California Native American College Board.

The Conservancy was honored to have Julia as a member of its 21^st Century Task Force, which worked to identify the most important issues on the horizon in Santa Monica, ranging from education, government, housing and sustainability to social justice and more. With deep respect, we honor Julia Bogany’s service and extend our condolences to her family and all who knew her.

 

 

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