I am Karuk, Yurok, Hupa, Norse, German, French, very proud of my families and who I am. People know me from the river, Ayukii! Hoot kich? Craig's doing good, but to tell you the truth I'm lost in my journey, not scared, not going to quit! I from to stronge of medicine for that. I'll be back to the river to make a difference. My choices I make now does effect my future, my communnity, my nation. Been on the medicine trail and staying on. Young Craig does need guidence and is for the Karuk Nation. Suvinik!

I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Californnia Davis studying mechanical engineering. In an effort to take advantage of my time at UC Davis and study subjects other than engineering, I decided to take a Native American Studies class. I have no Native American heritage, but feel this is a part of history that I would like to know more about. My class led me to this site, in which I was pleased to read about the Karuk Tribe, it's community, and the numerous programs and organizations that aim to strengthen each person.

I am interested in possibly living in Happy Camp and I am interested in your tribe.  When we visit we will stop by your office.  

My 17 year old daughter Jamaica and I live in Atascadero CA and are looking to relocate and live more in tune with nature and away from society.  Haha.  I am a dreamer.

Thanks for the nice website.

Kelly

We are driving from Missouri and will stay in Happy Camp May, June and July 2012. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Thank you

Rich & Gale

Ayukîi:

Hope you can get your broadband internet service in the future.  Before reading about the grants for providing higher speed bnroad band, I had never heard of the tribe. Would love to  see videos of tribal activities in the future.  I have worked on several reservations in California and visited some in Utah.  President Cllinton visited the tribual chiefs twice.  Have you extended an invitation to President Obama?  Enjoyed the website.  I am 1/8 Choctaw.

My father was Richard Harold Burcell. I have my degree and I believe I am an enrolled member. I live in Massachusettes. I have 1 older brother Thomas. Charles, and an older sister, Marti, as well as a few half brothers and sisters. Looking to reconnect with anyone who can tell me more about my heritage. The web site is very well done. Thank you in advance for any info.

                                      Tony Burcell

Hi just like to say thanks for telling me a head off time that i was not going to get a job with the housing when a went to 2 interveiws because of my name and back ground you should of told me the first time because i dont have gas and time or money like you guys working at the tribe i been looking for work for 2 years and im still looking thank you! and everybody that did get the job is not any better then me ! its you on the interveiw side that dont like me and thats wrong yhats what is LIKE

hello ~

on the 8th of may my home in nutriso, az burned to the ground during the "wallow" fire.

i've had very little to no help from the federal and state agencies we have all been told are there to provide assistance in these situations.

my karuk tribal id card went the way of most of my possessions. do you think you could send me another? i have downloaded the form from your website. or could you just send me a copy?

 the lady at the tucson indian center has offered to help with our utilities for a month if i provide my identification from the tribe. this has been our only positive response from anyone other than a box of bedding and polo shirts which came from the salvation army.

the only communication via the internet i have available to me is at the library, but i try to get down here to check it at least every other day.

thank you,

jim 

I would like help to fly down for the tribe reunion please.1 adult and 1 child. I want to let my Daughter know who she is. so please I hope my Tribe can help us down to the reunion. let me know please. Yootva

I am a decendant of the Karuk tribe and am interested in inrolling as a decendant. I have ties to the native community in my town of Sacramento and was just interested in learning more about my families history. Would also love to learn more about the traditions carried on through the tribe. I would be very happy to learn anything that could be learned regaurding tribal traditions and culture to pass on to my children. My daughter is currently enrolled at Humboldt University and would love to tell her more about the tribe, especially since she is moving closer to our native homeland.

Thank you very much for all of you help,

Kelly Charlton-Grant

My wife's Mother was born and raised in Happy Camp.  Her name was Rachael Effman (may have the last name slightly mispelled) and she had a brother Wesley (who just recently passed away).  She now lives in MArin County.

My children (22 and 17) were interested in seeing if they could reunite within the Tribe.

Thank you.   I will show them this great web site. 

I want to thank Sandi Tripp and Scott Quinn for their assistance and participation with HCAOG

Wonderful site, enjoyed my visit. Greetings from Sweden.

My mother is karuk, her name is Barbara Cummins. Her Father and my grandfather was Jetty Thom Sr. My brother told me about the site. I live in Bliss, NY, which is South of Buffalo NY. I am also on the Karuk Indian roll. Thanks! Wanda Sheehan

Currently enrolling my children as descendants... don't know much about their father's side of the family, but was provided his roll #, so we'll see how it goes.

I know as they get older they are going to want to know as much about their heritage as possible. We live in Chico.

I am a genealogist and have a friend who I think may be a part- blood tribal member.  She states that her great grandmother was taken by a whiteman about 1880's and she took a white name.  We do not know her native american name.  Her tribe was in the southern Oregon area when she was taken.  My friend  looks very much like several tribal members that appear in the newsletter.

Does the tribe have a DNA project that her father could take to help prove tribal affiliation?

I am the son of Donald Brown son of Herbert Brown (Indian Brown" as some called him) from Happy Camp. Just Looking to see what is new. Thanks for helping out my Dad he has never had a decent brak befor

to whom it may concern;I am happy to read that the tribe got a new parking lot.i hope to come n check Karuk web suit again.i really dont use compter.today i wanted to learen about where i come from.i am glad i am karuk.i to know more about my poeple.have a nice day  

I have had the priviledge of visiting your tribe with the Smithsonian AND a good friend and colleague of mine is from the great Karuk Nation, Mr. Dion Wood.  Dion is a true leader and it has been my honor to work with him.  Your location is beautiful and your tribe is rich in culture and tradition, that many tribes strive for.  Keep up the great work and I hope to visit your place again.

Miigwech!

As a student here in the University of California Davis, I decided to enroll in a Native American Studies class this spring quarter. The class I am enrolled in teaches us general concepts of Native American tradition, history, and issues that are still occuring within the Native American community. We were assigned to share our thoughts on web sites that pertained to specific Native American tribes.  

Before this class, I had little knowledge about tribes in California, and through this class, I beileve I have to come to a deeper understanding of identity and appreciation heritage and tradition in both my culture and cultures of the world. 

I am interested in the Karuk Tribe because I am a member. I am enrolled and have a role number. I would like very much if you could email my roll number to me.

My grandfather was Ernest LeRoy Godfrey and my mother is Margaret Godfrey. My mother has lost our paperwork with our roll numbers. My grandfather was very proud to be Native American and a member of the Karuk Tribe. He instilled that pride in his grandchildren. He was 50% native and my mother is 25% native. That makes me 1/8. My great grandmother's name was Sadie. I believe she is 100% Native American from the Karuk, Yurok and Shasta tribes. My great aunt Jenny was my grandfather's half sister and was 100% Native American.

I haven't learned much more then that because of the lack of official records. If you have any information about my family, I would greatly appreciate that information.

Will you please send me my roll number?

I am 51 years old and very intersested with any information about the Karuk Tribe. Language, religion, etc. I want the second half of my life to be filled with as much information about my native roots as possible. I wish I wouldn't have waited so long.

Thank you for reading my email and I eagerly anticipate your response.

                                                  Warmest Regards,

                                                    Cheryl Rice

Dear whomever this concernes,

Recently i discovered my great great grandparents are full karuk. there names are Ishk and Shorty. I became very interested to learn about my6 heritage i also have cowans in my family if you are related to any of the listed please contact me.

-Billie Wilson

Just looking for a job and also trying to take a look at your gift store.

Thank you for the great web site

I would like to thank everyone that has helped my family we relocated to yreka our house burnt down in tehama county and we could not get any help and i called the tribe and gave them all the info and papers that you show to get the help we applied for and no one could help us till we got here to yreka and we have a new start and this could not have taken place with out the help of our people thank you the words are not enough thank you

I am married to a tribal member and we have three children together. Working on getting the enrolled at the moment and want to be in contact with their family. Would love for my children to see where they came from. We live in Washington state.

I'm from Springfield, OR

I just enrolled with the Karuk tribe and just checking out the website.

: )

hello, i was researching any information about my tribes culture, my ancestorsand i wanted to learn hand crafting art very interested to learn more. Never had anybody to teach me so if you could give me any advise or a website where i could start my search i would greatly appriate it. the tribe seems so close to mine but im not positive, my dad is James Rouse, grandmother was Trena Rouse & greatgrandmothers name was Elizabeth Case.i have other relative but the list goes on. I live in Willits, Ca 95490. So i am not  living close to my tribe.

ThakYou,

Sandr Rouse

Do you have a way to track family lines?  Glad to see this website. Have family history in the Orleans, Somes Bar area.

Very nice web site.  Am talking to tribal member and she is discussing the tribe, beautiful thanks

ayukii nanithvuy uum robert aubrey jr IM a concernered karuk tribal member #1676. im concerered about non tribal members.treating karuk tribal members unfairly. any info about this would be greatly appreatiated yootva

I'm always wanting to learn more about my heritage as a Karuk Tribal Descendant.  I get the birthday card every year!

Ayukii my name is Trever Hawks and I am a decendant my father was John Hawks its been a long time since I've been home (Orleans) and i was wondering if there is any way that in the future when I go to college if i can get help paying expenses. Please send me an E-mail with your information yootva

 hello friends. my name is joshua meyer. i am deepley moved by native american ways. i cant express how glad it makes me feel that their are still people on this planet who appreciate what mother earth has given us. i am in a hurry right now but please if you would allow me to wright you back just e mail me back at this adress.

     thank you friends..signed with great grattitude and appreciation...

         JOSHUA JAMES MEYER

I am interested in learning more about the Karuk Nation as my grandfather, Wilbur Martin was Yurok and Karuk. My grandmother was Tuutuutini/Lower Klamath. I am enrolled with the Siletz Nation in Siletz, Oregon. I am residing in El Cajon, CA and work for the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay and I am currently studying their language.

well i just want to send some prayers to my family friends and tribal members for or lose.chimi

I am interested in Native Americans of our country and especially of the area where I live.  (Humboldt County, California)

A goodfriend is Karuk.

I am from Klamath Fall Oregon. I am part Karuk.  I am a relative of Ellen & Bill Johnson (hi Ellen & Bill love you and miss you). Would like more info on the karuk tribe. Thanks Russell

My Great Grand Uncle, Alvirus Ferris, lived in Orleans, Humbolt, California and was married to a member of the Karuk Tribe.  I would like to learn more about them and their family and hope you can help me.  I have three names and don't know if they are the same person or if they are different persons.  The names I have are:

Et-va-tapuctom / Mary Karak / Wildey Stone

Alvirus Ferris was born 14 April 1832 in Michigan.  He died7 April 1913 in California.  I think he was married to Wildey Stone.

I also have an Alvarus Ferris born about 1870 in Orleans, Humboldt, California and died 24 Mar 1970 in Eureka, Humboldt, California.  I think he was married to Mary Belle Stoddard. And I wonder if he was the son of Alvirus Ferris born 14 April as listed above.

Can you help me?

Richard S. Hixson

Hi, I am checking out your site as my son has begun showing interest in his tribal heritage.  I adopted him several years ago and while my family has some American Indian heritage of our own, I am very proud of his interest in learning about the Karuk tribe.  If you have some ideas where we can get good and accurate information I would be gratefull for your help.

I became interested in the Karuk after reading In the Land of the Grasshopper Song; I wanted to learn more, and directly from the people themselves.  Our book group is reading the book (fictionalized? biography) and I wanted real information, not just what outsiders, no matter how thoughtful and empathetic, wrote.

Thanks for an interesting site and links!

i would like to receive the karuk newsletter if they are availible.

Greetings,

I have been looking through numerous Tribal Websites and Love the Guestbook option.  I've been asked to develope the website for the tribe I am working for.

I wanted to let you know I like your site and wanted to let you know and Also sign your guest book.

Tim Booth

Hi iam from redding cal. and was just checking out our great web site

Hello 

My name is Fernando F. Quinones, I am looking for information into my family tree.  My Great-grandmother was Mary J. Temple, she was married around 1877.  Her husbands name was George B. Temple.

They had 2 sons, George C. Temple (born 1878) and John (born 1880).  My mom is now 86 and is very interested in finding more information on her father. With the information I've found, they lived in Happy Camp California.

I would greatly appreciated any information if possible.

God Bless

Fernando Quinones

Hello,
I participated in a Following the Smoke week (w/ the NPS) a few years ago.  It was wonderful. 
I'm currently in grad school for Library & Information Science.  Just thought I'd forward this information to you:

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting applications for the 2011 Native American Library Services Basic Grant program. Federally recognized Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages and corporations may apply for these grants in two categories. The deadline is March 1....

http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeAmerican.shtm

Great website!

Hello,

I am compliling contact information for Sherman Indian High School (Riverside, Ca.) and came across your website. Not wanting to stop by without signing in on the guest book I took a moment to puruse the site, GOOD JOB!

If you have any questions about our scholl please don't hesitate to email me back. Have a great Christmas....

Terry

Hello,

My great-great-grandmother was Lucille Kearney, married to George Grant McNeal. Lucy (born 1850?) was a Karuk Indian. Their grandson, Howard Purcell (my grandpa) was born in Forks of Salmon in 1905 or so.

 I am happy to find this website so that I can learn about the Tribe and teach my children also.

We live in Sacramento.

Sharon Hambrick

Hello ,everyone from Karuk. I come from China, and work in China too. One of my friend from Karuk Tribe. And he suggest me to visit this website. So i visit it and hope know more friends about Karuk Tribe.

I am interesting in your tribe's artworks. If someday I visit US, hope can learn it.

Best Regards,

Limin

I'm a Karuk descendent living in Fairbanks, Alaska.  My grandfathers name was Thomas Aaron Burcell, and I lived with him here in the interior of Alaska until he passed away.  Just stopped by to see how you guys are doing down there.  I'd love to bring my daughters down to see the area that my family came from.  

Ayukii< wow this is wonderful I am a member of the Karuk Tribe and my mother is Nancy Stanshaw,Allen but i lost her several years ago and I had gone back home which is Forks of Salmon and now I'm so homesick for it had been 12 years since I was home and thats when we put my Mother resT. It feels like their is something missing in my life up here in Portland Oregon and now its time to come back home for good.SOON WHEN I RETIRE!! INA NICHOLS,WEIGEL THANK YOU FOR THIS WEB

I watched the movie, Rivers of Renewal which tells some of the story about the Klamath River, and the Karuk.  I lead a Water Justice Road Trip for young adults aged 18-35 each summer, visiting various places around California where water and justice issues come together.  We have visited people in the Central Valley who can't drink their water because it is polluted by agriculture, seen the great distances LA water comes from, visited the pumping stations that bring water to the San Francisco bay and many other places.  As I watch the movie, Rivers of Renewal, I think it would be interesting to meet you, and see where the PacificCorp dams are being taken down.

Thanks for your website!

Nice web site layout and pictures. I put a link to your site on my site.

www.jramusinc.com

Hello, my father was HOWARD JAMES MASTERS, HIS MOTHER WAS IVY ALPINE BILLINGS/SCOTT, I AM REGISTERED TO THIS TRIBE BUT I HAVE MISPLACED MY PAPERS OF HERITAGE. CAN SOMEONE PLEASE SEND THEM TO ME AT MY EMAIL ADDRESS.

THANX SO MUCH, PAULA JANINE MASTERS/DENNY 

Hello, My interest in your tribe started with a  school assignement of my son's on native people of Ca. We decied on your tribe because his great-grandfather was a reistered member of the Karuk tribe before he passed away and i wanted him to learn about his heratiage. So any links or information would be greatly apprecatied.

Christina Gomez

Hello, Nanithvuy uum Nick Hensher. Son of William Joseph Hensher. You know it really isnt good when i son cant get ahold of his Native American Family. I understand that we might not be the most liked but. I really need to get ahold of atleast a cousin. I would like to see the ones ive never met b4 i never get a chance to.Chimi neepsharavrikki. To the family of mine that reads this, please email me.

I really enjoyed the dvd of Karuk voices The whole tape was great. Lillain Bennett was so delightful.I understand I am related to her through my grandparents. Bona and Elsie McNeil. I would love to learn much more .My mother was Marge Dixon (McNeil).If you could help me I would sure appreciate it.

Thank you, Linda Milner (Dixon)

I am trying to get information on my heritage and lineage. My grand mother's name is Eva Attebery. I have family in Happy camp (the Attebery's). If you could contact me back and let me know if I am finally in the right place I would appreciate it greatly. I believe my grand mother was a medicine woman for your tribe. I have a picture of her in full indian dress or uniform standing in a forested area. I believe it was taken in Happy Camp California.Please contact me and let me know if I am a decendent. My mothers name is Kathie Moran and her brothers name is Larry Moran. Thier parents name is Harry & Eva moran. I do have some documents That were sent to my Grand mother. To Eva attebery Shell ON october 9th 1952 letter #7. Please let me know if I am in the right area. Thank you for you time and consideration. David Bergeret

We are interested in applying for our trial membership and just catching up on News :) Wonderful website :)

My great great grandmother ? was "Pe Nana Putch" born June 1, 1852 and died 1920 in the town of Somesbar, Siskyou County  in her life she had married Randolph Tipputs and gave birth to my great grandmother Betsy tipputs ??????? this is all told by my mother, uncles and aunts (all eleven of them from the Shepard clan) my aunt is Holice Aletha Shepard who lived in Happy Camp and now in Redding

any other information you might have would be greatly appreciated

Thanks Bill Graham

  My mother always said that my family was part of a tribe of northern california indians, how can I trace my heritage?

Ayukii, I'm a Humboldt State University student as well as a tribal member. Every year HSU hosts the California Big Time and Social Gathering in early April (an exact date has not yet been set). I'm going to be part of the planning committee and was hoping for some tribal participation. If you have and questions or ideas, please email me at jeh@humboldt.edu. 

Yootva!

ayukii nanithvuy uum robert im a 1/4 degree karuk 1/8 abenaki born and raised in athithhupvunupma we have a tribal meamber doing 25 to life for three twenty two bullets that didnt belong to him hes been waitin 11 yrs for tribal employee to claim the bullets can anybody help yootva

Just perusing the site because a dear friend told me that she was Karuk.  I wanted to learn more!  :-)

Beautiful site--thanks for sharing! 

Ayukii,  I am Karuk on my mothers side of the family. The last name was White.  My Wife is also Karuk from her mothers side and Sioux from her fathers side of the family.  Sandy has ordered Karuk language books.  She has made many 3x5 cards with words we practice. We are beginners to say the least but enjoy learning the language.  We both grew up in the Redding area.  My grandparents lived in Happy Camp for many years.  Some of my fondest memories as a child in the 70's were visiting them there.  My first fish I caught was with my grandfather on the Klamath river.  kuyâapkuh

Ayukii,

I am a Karuk living in Anchorage,Alaskajust saying Hello....

I am interested in the impact that the 2002 Salmon kill, on the Klamath, had on members of the tribe. 

My mother is a member of the tribe and I am filling out the paperwork to see if I qualify.

I would really like to get some authentic Karuk recipies to make in November.

Wanted to make it to the beautiful HC this year~ unfortunatly we didnt make it for

2010. Vacationed in Hawaii for a few months and made it back to this cold part on

the Mainland~ Sure do miss that warm Island but I miss the beautiful view of the

mountains and the crisp air through fall to winter even more. Hope to come see our tribal grounds someday soon. All my love to our tribal family! xox

wish i was smart enough to get a karuk tribe job

I am a  tribal member of the karuk. I live in Seward Alaska. I am just checking out scooling and funds.  I wish there was a way to learn karuk over on line. or to learn how to make caps and baskets. I want to learn so i can have something to share with my daughters.

Just a short to say HI!

Living here in Western Washington currently.

I'm a member of the Brazille family out of Grants Pass, OR.

Have a great day!!!

Learning about Native American issues.

Hey, descendent here. Wondering why the tribal reunion was scheduled during our tribes most culturally significant and religious ceremony...Jump Dance. Of all times, that time could have been avoided. That being said, I wish I could have made it but I had more important things planned....

I am the grandson of Dorthy Walker, who was born and raised in Happy Camp.  Growing up, I was told that I am Karok.  Now I know how to spell it properly.  Anyways, I am currently enrolled in another tribe, but I am always proud to announce my Karuk ancesry!  I hope to visit Happy Camp some day and get more in touch with Karuk culture.

great reunion at happy camp this year. the park is wonderful and all the activities were fun. i brought 3 grandchildren and they had lots of fun. the dinner oh sooo good. the grandchildren made faces at the acorn soup but i remember my grandma elsie mcneal making it with bacon grease from the day before and it was good. anyone know when the salmon run for fishing this year is? please let me know as i want to get some salmon this year again.

Hetunanni, (hello, Maidu), I am searching your site to find more info on the gathering waiver and release. Beautiful site.

I would like to thank everyone who attended the reunion. I had a ton of fun painting faces ( and legs and arms). I espcially liked "Dunking Dentist Do" thanks for being such a great sport. Looking forward to next year!!!!

Sorry to miss the reunion and the opportunity to see so many missed friends and family.

River life always in my thoughts

Nice site upgrade :D!

Hello,

My name is Danielle Eagle, and I am interested in my grandfather's history. I didn't know him much, but I am researching as much as I can to know more about the Karuk Tribe . I feel like it would provide tons of answers for my own personal knowlege... Wish me luck!

Ayuki, I am coming to visit at the tribal reunion with my grandaughter we are descendants and looking forward to another wonderful reunion.

I am a Karuk member and reside in Chico CA.  Born and raised in Etna/Quartz Valley area, mother, Octavia MnNeal Millard, Grandparents, Bud and Alice(Orcutt) MnNeal. I just love your website and enjoy reading the newsletter online.

ayukii huut kich?nani ithvuy uum robert i was wondering if we could get better communcation skills going on between karuk goverment and all departments within the tribe really would like another fire crew get started we have the bosses to do it yoootva

My best friend is Karuk/Alaskian Native.  My interest in the Native American culture started every since I can remember.  My adopted neighbor grandmother introducted me to Arizona's Native's culture and sites when I was 9 years old.  I started reading Tom Brown Jr.'s books which a friend gave me to help cope with the lose of my best friend in the world, my grandmother of 95 years old.  Elders are the best friends anyone can have, with their wisdom and knowledge.  If the young people of today would listen to them, this world would be a MUCH better place.  I have not one cell of Native American blood in me, but I feel like I do.  I'm always looking to read books of true history of Native American culture and the old stories and mainly of California.  I am a 5 generation Northern Californian (Grass Valley/Sacramento) of English/German decent.  Thank you to All Native Americans!!!

I live in Grants Pass, Oregon. I will be attending the tribal reunion this weekend and bringing my daughter. I am a member and my daughter a descendant. I would like to know more about history and my daughter to know the same. My grandparents are Herb and Lavonna McNeal and parents Ron and Patsy McNeal.

Ayuki , I am the daughter of Herbert and Lavonna  (Pinky) McNeal. I was born in Grants Pass , Oregon. Grandpa Bonapart McNeal and grandma Elsie Nelson-McNeal. Hello to all my cousins and relatives. Great website here.

Ayukii to all ,its been 30 yrs since ive been to Happy camp as a kid. I miss Northern Calif.  My eldest aunt would speak and count in Karuk to us kids and my uncle would tell us about eating acorn mush?  I love the newsletter keep up the great work    Yootva

Years ago, in San Francisco I was friendly with Chief Eagle Wing and his son, Red Turtle of the Karuk Tribe. Ashamed to admit  I don't remember their English names.  Red Turtle was a handsome young man at the time, a skilled carpenter who, for whatever reason, decided to become an ad salesman for the San Francisco Chronicle.

Moving away, I lost track of them.

Ishtiri

ayukii huut kich?nani ithvuyuum robert im a karuk1 frefighter unfortunally the crew is full. is there any way we could get a second crew together?chimi, suva nik ,iikich even a fire station at oak knoll

Thank You for helping my daughter Graduate Sonoma State with BA in Chemistry.

I have a Plumbing,Floor Heating and Solar Thermal (hot Water) business in Lake County Ca. for 22 years . I welcome any questions I may answer. I visit the river two or three times a year to see relitives.I enjoy reading the tribal website about whats up on the river.

Thank You Again

Kelly Fletcher

Love the new design! 

I am the marketing manager for Interactive Resources Architects, Engineers and Planners.

I would like to be able to send you our firm brochure that lists all of our services.

Who should I send it to?

Thank you,

Patricia

I am A tribal member, I am currently in the Military stationed in Washington DC and i always look at the tribal page for events

Just stopping in as I am working on an assignment for school. I'm pursuing a Masters in Education and currently my class is Diversity and Achievement.  I have a friend who is navjo/Karuk.

Your site is so much more than I expected! Thanks so much!!

I am karuk and just wanted to start learning more about our tribe. And to start getting involed. I am enrolled but do not have my card. could you help get one?

Ayukii, I am a Proud karuk member. All those before me have done a great job on building of the Karuk future. Stay strong, stand tall, continue the good work.

My mothers name is Judith Margo McGarity. If anyone knew her your welcome to tell me about her, I have not seen her since I was 5 yrs old.

I am a member living in Washington State looking into registering my children as members.

just stopped by to gather some info i am a tribal member that lives in alaska. decendant of little ike and mary ike. i am moving down to southern ore/ northern cali area and am interested in moving to the happy camp area i have never been in the area and any help locating housing and jobs for my wife and i would be greatly appreciated

Ayukii! I am a sister Karuk who lives in Oklahoma. I love visiting this sight, not only to help me know what is going on with the people but also to get to see the beautiful Northern California landscape you always have in the background pictures. Also, you have done a great job with this new internet sight. Although I`ve lived in Oklahoma with my family for many years, I still have a big part of my heart there in Happycamp. Keep up the good work, it does more good than even you probably know.

Through chance and Ancestry.com, I find I possibly very distantly related to a Karuk woman who married a Paiute cousin of mine.  I am in correspondence with a descendent.  Enjoying the wonderful and colorful history of Northern California and particularly the Karuk Tribe that my new-found friend is giving me.

hello there, my tribal enrollment number is D00514 and i was wondering if there is any way i could get help with some schooling i dont know how this works and i know very little about my tribe so anything  you could send me about our tribe would help alot

                                                                    thank you

                                                               Robert Edwards

Originally from North Africa but born in Seattle, Wa. Living in Seattle has sparked my fascination and interest in the Native American culture and history. I would love to get more immersed in the culture and experience it first hand, is there any activities or tribal gatherings I could attend? I would love to meet the Karuk Tribe! 

My mom is a enrolled member we live in Utah.  Her name is Laura Williams Thompson.  I always enjoy reading the newsletter.  It helps me learn more about my tribe. i like this  website it is interesting.   Linda Hernandez

Ayuukii! Tana Barker here, formerly Tana Charlie, grew up on n off in Ti Bar, and currently living on base in KY with my soldier husband. I love you all, my Karuk family!!!

My interest in the Karuk tribe is from everything.  My father David Wray would like to expand his interest also because he knows more about out tribe than I do at the moment.  But we both would like to know more.  Thank you very much.

My family has been here in HC since the 60's some of us still here.

I lived with my parents in the 1960's in the town of Somes Bar, CA.  I attended Junction Elementry school with my younger brother Joel Menter.  We lived in a log cabin on Salmon River road just passed the bridge that crossed the river.  I heard it has since burned due to a forest fire.  We lived about a mile from the Somes Bar General Store and Ish Pish falls.  My father was a Native and he was dear friends with Walter Hastings in Yreka and Grandma Tripp in Somes Bar.  Grandma Tripp taught us so much about living off the grid and she was such a lovely person.  When I was sick she would bring wild blackberry juice to sooth my stomach and she taught us how to recognize and pick the wild jumpinish tea (sp?)  I went to school with many of the Tripp family and it was the happiest times of my life.  My father has passed and I am returning to the land I love.  I have never forgotten the blessed life we lived in the mountains.  My father was named George (Bill) Menter and he was a preacher.  For a time we lived in Yreka and he pastored a Native American church on Miner Street.  We were good friends with the Law family there.  I would love to re contact some of the people who made such a difference in our lives. Blessings:  Doreen Menter Patranato :)

Ayukii Members, Descendants, Guests, and Staff!

Dolores and I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone for being cooperative and kind during our Tribal Census Intakes. We also encourage Members and Descendants to update their ID Cards and current addresses as well!

With great appreciation,

Enrollment/ Doozie &Amanda

tribal member just wanted to look at my haritage

Ayukii!

Looking for Sonny, Pim and Alme, Perky and Amos, Cathy and Ed...

Please shoot me an email! I haven't been around in a very long time, but I think of you all often. 

I have a 3-year old daughter I need to introduce. 

I still wear my beautiful Ipiña silver pendant...

Miss you...

Hi,

I am with Ayazuta (connect).  Because of our desire to help keep Native Children connected to their Heritage, we have created a database for comprehensive and accurate contact details for ICWA matters in all Tribes.

My job is to contact each Tribe (hopefully eevery 6 months) in order to update their ICWA contact details.  I like to research each Tribe first, looking up their Tribal Website (if they have one) and trying to learn more about them.

I am part Indian on my father's side; do not know which Tribe as it has never been spoken of and still is not.

I wish I was able to read more about the history of your people on your website.

However, I love the pictures on your website!  And I am in awe of the skilled basket weaving!

Annie

 I would like to know more about the karuk tribe! my grandmother is full blooded karuk indian and I believe she is from happy camp. Her name is julie brazil (brownfield) from Grants Pass oregon. Sadly she has passed away, but will 4ever be in our hearts and thoughts. If anyone knows her or is a part of the family please e-mail me. Thank you and I hope all has a good week!

My son 14 yr old Joseph Guthro is a Karuk descendant, father Geoffrey Guthro, grandmother Geraldine Miller, great-grandmother Lucinda Ike Miller. We are planning on making a trip up the Happy Camp in the near future -  Our address has changed and I have neglected to advise your office of that, but will do so this week so we may continue to receive newsletters and updates about the Karuk Tribe. 

Ayukîi ......Signin the guest book I guess. My name Is Tamara Ainsworth. I am a karuk tribal member. My interest in the tribe is...ummmm...everything! Hahahaha. anywayz......I live in Grand Ronde Oregon, over here by the confederated tribes of Grand Ronde. Hello and goodbye my people!!!!

The new website is really nice! Hope to come to the reunion this summer!

I love your website. Have lived in Orick forever. Work in a local native museum. Will be coming to check out your museum soon.

I have been chacking this site for information on when ceremonies are taking place. As I come from almost 400 miles away the exact dates are helpful to avoid unnecessary trips such distances. Unfortunately this is not poated on the wab site and I would find it helpful if you would begin posting such information on the web site page. Thank you for reading this note. Best, Laurel

P.S. I like the changes I see here!

Ayukii! I am checking out your web site looking for a gathering that, I thought, was to take place in August or September. I was adopted as a child and have tracked my heritage back to the Karuk tribe. I was hoping to go to the "reunion" and see if I could find any relatives. I'll keep looking. Yootva!

Wonderful...I grew up between Whitchpec and Pecwan...your site makes me homesick.Keep the "old" ways.Bless You.My grandparents took me to Orlens quite often...good memories.

Hello All!!  Just wanted to wish everyone a great day!

I am planning on moving to HC in a month or so,looking forward to finding a job in the area...thank you, Vickie

I Love Dolores Voyles - Miss her and the family tons

My good friend Stacy Done-Lipari is from these people. :D

i am from Arapaho;but know very little of my people there.

Stacy is fortunate to have so much knowledge. Thank you for opening your lives here!

Blessings,

Lori

I am trying to trace my gggrandmother's family. She was full blood Karuk. Her indian name was Whet ta ima (would like to know the meaning of her name too). Her white name was Amelia Mescot Lyons, she married Jonathan Lyons. She was my dad, Clois Long's, great grandmother. He just passed away in February and he and I had tried for many years to trace her family.

Thank you,

Evelyn Long Niehues

My husband and I had the pleasure of meeting several of the Karuk people a few years ago at the first Siskiyou Field Institute class.  I am delighted to see that preserving your language is in your mission statement.  I've spent my life amongst many different original Americans, heard a handful of the old tongues- and yours was the most pleasing to the ear of any!

The culture that speaks this way must have a beautiful center.  Worth preserving!  So many of the first people have been removed from their center and have no group memory of where is was, what is was like.  For all your travails, ya'all must know how lucky your people are to still have this memory and a center.  Remember this and you will always be strong.  (Keeping head above water can be a different story, even if one's heart is strong...)  Maybe one day I'll be fortunate enough to share the renewal the world or maybe least myself with you.  I am tired.

I heard a rumor about how you guys got screwed by participating in a Federal National Fire Plan project.  I'll look around this tribal site for more info; if this rumor is true, I can use your misfortune to help break the US DOI up!  And I'm not just blowin' smoke.  BLM, who I've been battling for over two years already is now bring the same opportunity to our village.

Is there someone I could phone or write that could tell me more about such an event  --whether or not it even happened?

Tara Mattis, Up the Creek Ranch

621 Speaker Road, Wolf Creek, OR 97497

(541) 866-2464    upthecreek@terragon.com

I would love more information about my family's heritage so I can make my son and niece aware of where they came from, and help them learn more about their history...... please

Geneology for my Family -Andres Rivera mascorro

Seeking a tribe member, named Chris Nelson, good friend of my son Chris Meador. Had been life long friends, while he lived in Beaverton,oregon. He returned home to ths Somes Bar area, some years back. My son would be overjoyed to find him again. My son Chris Meador has been ill for some time now, not much time left! Would appreciate any help you could offer locating him, my phone number is 360-694-7698. I will continue to pray that they can cross paths again, thank you very much.

I 'am proud  to be a Karuk,I love my tribe, I love all the people.

I am applying for a teaching job in the Klamath-Trinity School District.  I am visiting this site so that I can learn more about your community.  My family has lived in Humboldt County for almost 30 years.  I've taught in Crescent City, Eureka, Fortuna, Miranda and many other parts of the county, also Napa,  but never in your area.  Your website is interesting and easy to navigate.  Whether I am hired or not, I will probably continue to visit this site as well as the sites for the Hoopa and Yurok tribes to learn more.

HI, 

My name is Cierra Tripp i am looking for my father who is a member of the Karuk tribe His name is Merlin Wayne Tripp Jr my grandfathers name is Merlin Wayne Tripp Sr, and my grandmothers name is Violet Crivella Tripp if you guys have any information i wolud be happy for you help

thank you so much, 

Cierra Tripp

I love the new website, very well done.

joeycocomoe@yahoo.com

Love your new web page !!!!!

HI EVERYONE!