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Tongva Tribe Responds to Eilish's 'Stolen Land' Remark
3 Feb
Summary
- Billie Eilish stated, 'no one is illegal on stolen land' at the Grammys.
- The Tongva tribe confirmed Eilish's home is on their ancestral land.
- The tribe appreciates Eilish's statement and seeks future explicit reference.
During the Grammy Awards ceremony on Sunday, Billie Eilish delivered a powerful statement declaring that "no one is illegal on stolen land." This declaration has prompted a response from the Tongva tribe, the indigenous people historically inhabiting the Los Angeles basin.
A spokesperson for the Tongva tribe confirmed that Eilish's home is indeed located on their ancestral land. While the tribe was not contacted by Eilish prior to her statement, they value the increased public awareness of the country's true history.
The tribe has reached out to Eilish to express their appreciation for her public comments. They hope that in future discussions, their tribe will be explicitly referenced to ensure the public recognizes the greater Los Angeles area as Gabrieleno Tongva territory.
