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Yurok Tribe, Round Valley Indian Tribes Sign Landmark Treaty
Agreement Supports Restoration of Eel River’s Imperiled Salmon and Steelhead Runs In an historic milestone, two sovereign Indian tribes have joined together to reverse decades of fisheries decline on the Eel River, the second longest river in California. On October 28, 2025, the Round Valley Indian Tribes and the Yurok Tribe met at the Wildlands Conservancy's Eel River Canyon Preserve and signed a Treaty of Friendship that pledges their joint efforts to restore the Eel River.

The Yurok Tribe
3 days ago


Klamath Promise Neighborhood Supports 50 Clubs & Teams
Yurok-led Initiative Elevates Educational Experience at Eight Local Schools The Yurok Tribe’s Klamath Promise Neighborhoods (KPN) program recently contributed between $3,000 and $5,000 to 50 student clubs and sports teams at Del Norte High School. “It is a privilege to play a positive role in the lives of so many Del Norte County students,” said Joseph L. James, the Chairman of the Yurok Tribe. “Through collaboration, we are building a lasting framework to ensure that all stu

The Yurok Tribe
Nov 10


Yurok Tribe Approves Solar Initiative to Support Elders
Program Aims to Reduce Economic Strain on Tribal Elders Today, the Yurok Tribal Council voted to establish a new program to install solar panels on tribal elders’ homes. The Elder Solar Program will be open to all Tribal elders, regardless of where they live. “This project is near and dear to my heart. We started this program to help ease the financial burden on our beloved elders,” said Joseph L. James, who worked on the program’s development for a full year. “By investing i

The Yurok Tribe
Nov 10


Free Screening of “Giants Rising” Coming to Yurok Tribe Headquarters October 24
CRESCENT CITY, Calif. – Redwood Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the Yurok Tribe, invites the public to a special free screening of Giants Rising , an inspiring new documentary about the redwoods, ahead of its national premiere on PBS on November 1, 2025 . The screening will take place Friday, October 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Yurok Tribe Headquarters (190 Klamath Blvd, Klamath, CA 95548) . Admission is free, with RSVPs requested but not required. The evening will f

The Yurok Tribe
Oct 20


Yurok Tribal Member Named Senior Assistant Attorney General for Native American and Tribal Affairs for the State of California
Yurok Citizen Christine (Butler) Williams Brings 25 Years of Relevant Experience to the AG’s Office California Attorney General Rob Bonta...

The Yurok Tribe
Aug 28


Yurok Tribe Hosts 61st Klamath Salmon Festival Saturday, August 16
This Year’s Theme: Celebrating the Spectacular Start of the Klamath River’s Renewal! All are invited to the Yurok Tribe’s 61st Annual...

The Yurok Tribe
Aug 12


US EPA Recognizes Yurok Tribe’s Sovereignty Over Water Quality and other Environmental Standards on Tribal Lands
Yurok Tribe Environmental Department Acquires Treatment as a State Designation The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...

The Yurok Tribe
Jul 30


Yurok Tribe Celebrates Start of Four Broadband Projects
Fiber Projects to Transform Connectivity Throughout Reservation and Adjacent Communities Today, the Yurok Telecommunications Corporation...

The Yurok Tribe
Jul 3


Largest Ever Land Back-Conservation Deal in California Now Complete:
Western Rivers Conservancy Conveys Final Acreage to Yurok Tribe in a 47,000-Acre Effort Critical to the Salmon, Wildlife and Forests of...

The Yurok Tribe
Jun 9


Yurok Tribe to Receive $26.4 Million for Regional Wellness Center
Tribally Run Healthcare Facility Will Serve Rural Northern California The California Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program...

The Yurok Tribe
May 12


Northern California Condor Dies in Wild
Pathology Report Identifies Lead Poisoning as Cause of Death In January, Northern California Condor Restoration Program (NCCRP) condor...

The Yurok Tribe
Mar 12


Condor Released After 22 Days in Treatment Facility for Lead Toxicosis
A9 is the Second in New Population to Require Treatment for Lead Exposure in Two Years Earlier this week, the Northern California Condor...

The Yurok Tribe
Nov 22, 2024


Yurok Tribe, Del Norte County District Attorney and Superior Court Launch Program to Increase Access to Wellness and Reduce Recidivism
Culturally Informed Program Will Improve Community Health in Del Norte County The Yurok Tribe and Del Norte County Superior Court and Del...

The Yurok Tribe
Nov 13, 2024


Yurok Crew Resumes Revegetation Work Behind Former Klamath Dams
Tribe Receives $18 Million to Restore Newly Accessible Salmon Spawning Tributaries Building on the success of the winter planting, the...

The Yurok Tribe
Oct 11, 2024


Kee Cha-E-Nar Corporation Receives $250k from Direct Relief's Fund for Health Equity
Funds Will Help Build a Workforce to Confront Mental Health Crisis Klamath, CA, April 26, 2024 - Kee Cha-E-Nar Corporation announced...

The Yurok Tribe
Apr 26, 2024


Yurok Tribe Leads Massive Revegetation Project
Tribe, Partners Restore Klamath River’s Reservoir Reach As Dams are Removed Under contract with Resource Environmental Solutions (RES),...

The Yurok Tribe
Mar 29, 2024


NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Yurok Tribe will hold three public hearings to accept comments from Yurok Tribal members on the following...

The Yurok Tribe
Mar 28, 2024


Save the Redwoods League, the Yurok Tribe, and Park Partners Sign Historic Agreement to Return Tribal Land
Partners to co-manage public access at future gateway to Redwood National and State Parks Orick, CA (March 19, 2024) — Today the Yurok...

The Yurok Tribe
Mar 19, 2024


Yurok Tribe Hosts First-Ever Tribal Offshore Wind Summit
Two-day Summit Unites Trib al Nations from West and East Coasts The Yurok Tribe is hosting the first-ever Tribal Offshore Wind Summit on...

The Yurok Tribe
Jan 25, 2024


Frankie Myers Declares Candidacy for CA Assembly District 2
Myers Would Be the Second Native Californian Elected to CA Legislature in History Eureka, CA – Today, Yurok Tribe Vice Chairman Frankie...

The Yurok Tribe
Nov 30, 2023
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