Meeting Information

Get involved and make your voice heard by joining the Karuk Tribe’s community meetings. Stay informed about key issues and contribute to the decision-making process.

Live Stream Meetings

Participate in our meetings remotely by accessing live video streams or dialing in for audio participation.

This option will not always be available.

Live Stream Video

Council meetings will be broadcast live through a WebEx Webinar concurrent with the scheduled meeting time. The next meeting to be streamed will be the Health Board Meeting on October 9, 2025, at 10 AM. Click the link up to 10 minutes before the meeting.

Audio Over Phone

Presenting to the Council

In order to present to the Tribal Council, an agenda request form is required. If agenda request forms are not completed and turned in one week prior to the meeting, the request may be moved to the next available public meeting. Currently all items must be presented to the council in-person at the any of the three Karuk Tribe council chambers in Yreka, Happy Camp, or Orleans.

Council Meetings

Council Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month and begin at 10am and the location rotates.* Happy Camp is at the Headway Building, Orleans at the Panamnik Community Center/ Council Chambers, and Yreka at the Council Chambers.  

This is the meeting where all of the non-Health Directors report which includes Natural Resources, Land, Transportation, Education, Tribal Employment Rights (TERO), Grant Writers, Finance, Contract Compliance, Housing (KTHA), People’s Center, Tribal Court, Community Development (KCDC), Maintenance/Construction, Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) and Human Resources.

Health Board Meetings

Health Board Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month and begin at 10am and the location is primarily held in Happy Camp. Happy Camp is at the Headway Building, Orleans at the Panamnik Community Center/ Council Chambers, and Yreka at the Council Chambers.  

This is the meeting where the Health Directors report which includes Medical, Dental, Human Services (AKA: Behavioral Health), Quality Management, and Resource Patient Management (RPMS). These meetings usually adjourn between 3-5pm.  All Health Board Meetings are held in Happy Camp except the months of July and August. July 2024 will be held in Orleans and August 2024 will be held in Yreka.*

Upcoming Meetings

Mon
06
Oct 2025
KTHA Meeting
Orleans

Thu
09
Oct 2025
Health Board Meeting
Happy Camp - Headway Building

Thu
23
Oct 2025
Council Meeting
Yreka - Council Chambers

Mon
03
Nov 2025
KTHA Meeting
Yreka

Thu
06
Nov 2025
Health Board Meeting
Happy Camp - Headway Building

Meetings FAQs

Get answers to common questions about how our council and health board meetings work.

What's the difference between a Tribal Council meeting and Tribal Health Board Meeting?

Council Meetings are held the 4th Thursday of each month and begin at 10am and the location rotates.* Happy Camp is at the Headway Building, Orleans at the Panamnik Community Center/ Council Chambers, and Yreka at the Council Chambers.  This is the meeting where all of the non-Health Directors report which includes Natural Resources, Land, Transportation, Education, Tribal Employment Rights (TERO), Grant Writers, Finance, Contract Compliance, Housing (KTHA), People’s Center, Tribal Court, Community Development (KCDC), Maintenance/Construction, Temporary Aid to Needy Families (TANF) and Human Resources. These usually adjourn between 5pm-6pm.

Health Board Meetings are held the 2nd Thursday of each month and begin at 10am and the location is primarily held in Happy Camp. Happy Camp is at the Headway Building, Orleans at the Panamnik Community Center/ Council Chambers, and Yreka at the Council Chambers.  This is the meeting where the Health Directors report which includes Medical, Dental, Human Services (AKA: Behavioral Health), Quality Management, and Resource Patient Management (RPMS). These meetings usually adjourn between 3-5pm.  All Health Board Meetings are held in Happy Camp except the months of July and August. July 2025 will be held in Orleans and August 2025 will be held in Yreka.*

What conduct is expected during Council meetings?

All attendees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional, considerate, and ethical manner. Participants should only speak when recognized by the Council and must adhere to the Tribe’s Government Code of Conduct and Membership Code of Conduct at all times.

How can I access past Council meeting agendas or minutes?

Approved meeting minutes and agendas are available to download on the website. To download a copy of a past meeting, please visit the Council section of the Tribe’s website. Please note that certain materials may be redacted or withheld in accordance with Tribal policy and confidentiality requirements.