The Kitanemuk people are a Native American group originally from the region that is now known as southern California. They traditionally inhabited areas around the San Gabriel Mountains and the Antelope Valley, relying on local resources for their sustenance, including hunting, fishing, and gathering plants. Historically, the Kitanemuk were part of the larger Tataviam and Serrano cultural groups. They spoke the Kitanemuk language, which is part of the Uto-Aztecan language family. Today, efforts are being made to preserve their cultural heritage and language, as well as to recognize their historical significance in the region.