LARGEST DAM REMOVAL PROJECT IN HISTORY NEARS FINAL APPROVAL
FERC Staff Finalizes Recommendation to Remove Lower Four Klamath Dams Washington, DC –Today the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Jul 29
Yurok Tribal Court releases 3rd and final report on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
Groundbreaking report provides first MMIP response protocol in California Published today, the Yurok Tribal Court’s To ’Kee Skuy...
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The Yurok Tribe
- May 13
Yurok Tribal Council asks federal government to revise racist place name
Tribe proposes pkwo'-o-lo' 'ue-merkw (Maple Peak) to replace incendiary term The Yurok Tribal Council is petitioning the federal...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Apr 28
Congressman Huffman introduces Yurok lands act
Legislation seeks to transfer Yurok land back to Tribe, resolve historic injustice If passed, the bill will extend the reservation...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Dec 17, 2021
Yurok Tribe issues emergency declaration to raise awareness about MMIW
Series of human trafficking attempts occur on reservation, surrounding area Today, the Yurok Tribal Council issued an emergency...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Nov 9, 2021
Action Alert: Don’t let the California Citizens Redistricting Commission Split up
the Yurok Reservation into Two Districts The Yurok Tribe strongly opposes the California Citizens Redistricting Commission’s proposal to...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Oct 28, 2021
Yurok, Hoopa Valley and Karuk Tribes, HCSO Continue Search for Missing Community Member
Intertribal, Interagency Team Expands Effort to Find Emmilee Risling Yesterday, the Yurok Tribal leadership mobilized additional staff...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Sep 30, 2021
Commission approves Yurok Tribe’s request to rename Patrick’s Point SP
Sue-meg State Park honors the Tribe’s rich history in the far Northern California region Today, the California State Parks and Recreation...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Apr 21, 2021
Press Release - Nearly 2,500 Acres of Land Returned to the Yurok Tribe
Adding to 34,000 Acre Contiguous Yurok Community Forest Contacts: Rebecca Bullis Rebecca.bullis@tpl.org (908) 329-0321 Matt Mais...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Mar 23, 2021
For the First Time in a Century, California Condors Will Take Flight in the Pacific Northwest
Partners help the nation’s largest land bird return to the northern portion of its historic range Contact: Pam Bierce, U.S. Fish and...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Mar 4, 2021
Talented Tribal citizen returns home to run new construction firms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt Mais (707) 954-0976 mmais@yuroktribe.nsn.us Talented Tribal citizen returns home to run new...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Nov 23, 2020
Press Release: Third individual tests positive for COVID-19 on the Yurok Reservation
The Yurok Office of Emergency Services has received confirmation of the thirdCOVID-19 case on the Yurok Reservation. The case involved a...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Sep 9, 2020
Update from the Yurok Office of Emergency Services
In response to the multiple emergencies happening on and near the Yurok Reservation, the Yurok Tribe is implementing a series of actions...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Aug 5, 2020
Public Health Officer reminds residents to follow all personal safety recommendations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Matt Mais (707) 954-0976 mmais@yuroktribe.nsn.us Public Health Officer reminds residents to follow all...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Aug 4, 2020
Yurok IT Director & EnerTribe CEO were guests on the Jefferson Public Radio’s The Jefferson Exchange
This morning, Yurok IT Director Jessica Engle and EnerTribe CEO Forest James were guests on the Jefferson Public Radio’s The Jefferson...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Jul 29, 2020
Press Release - Local tribes team up to build more than 100miles of fiber optic line
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Yurok Tribe: Matt Mais (707) 954-0976 mmais@yuroktribe.nsn.us Karuk Tribe: Eric Cutright 530-598-8006...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Jul 29, 2020
Local Tribes Team Up to Build more than 100 miles of Fiber-optic Line
Local Tribes Team Up to Build more than 100 miles of Fiber-optic Line - California Public Utilities Commission Contributes $10 million to...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Jul 17, 2020
Join the Wellness and Recovery Series for a presentation from Dr. Katie Cassell
Join the Wellness and Recovery Series for a presentation from Dr. Katie Cassell with United Indian Health Service, Tuesday, July 21st...
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The Yurok Tribe
- Jul 17, 2020
Feds Approve Partial Transfer of Ownership of Four Hydroelectric Dams on the Klamath
“Rural communities including tribal communities throughout the Klamath Basin from to the headwaters to the mouth of the river will...
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The Yurok Tribe
- May 28, 2020
COVID-19 Cases on the Rise in Del Norte County – Reservation Residents Encouraged to Stay Home
COVID-19 Cases on the Rise in Del Norte County – Reservation Residents Encouraged to Stay Home, Wear Face Coverings and Practice Physical...
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