Missing & Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP)
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History
The story of Karuk land management is one of resilience, stewardship, and continuity. For thousands of years, the Karuk people have actively cared for the Klamath River, its forests, and its ecosystems through cultural practices such as burning, gathering, and sustainable harvesting. This timeline highlights key moments in the Tribe’s ongoing effort to protect and restore our ancestral lands while navigating changing policies and outside pressures.
1851
In 1851 U.S. Indian Agent Redick McKee negotiated eighteen treaties throughout California. Unfortunately none of those treaties were ratified, and the associated Indian Reservations were never created.
1905
On May 6, 1905, under the authority of the 1891 Forest Reserve Act, President Theodore Roosevelt set aside the Klamath Forest Reserve thereby claiming the entire 1.04 million acre Karuk Aboriginal Territory as public land. This action effectively left our Tribe without recognized title to our own land, including 117 recognized villages and associated hunting, gathering, and fishing areas along the middle portion of the Klamath River. Many of our traditional villages were homesteaded by non-Indians or claimed for mining and later patented. Approximately 63 of our members were allotted an average of 11 acres through the 1887 General Allotment Act .
Today
Through the hard work of our elders, who raised the money to purchase our first two properties in Orleans and Happy Camp in the 1970's, along with the direction and frugality of our Tribal Council and staff over the years, we have managed to acquire 1,661 acres of our aboriginal land. We have had the U.S. place 900 of those acres into trust status. Most of this land is utilized for tribal housing, ceremonies, and resource management.
Resources
Domestic violence is an epidemic affecting individuals in every community regardless of age, economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion, or nationality. It is often accompanied by emotionally abusive and controlling behavior that is only a fraction of a systematic pattern of dominance and control. Domestic violence can result in physical injury, psychological trauma, and in severe cases, even death. The devastating physical, emotional, and psychological consequences of domestic violence can cross generations and last a lifetime.
Taking Care of Our Sisters Shelter & 24/7 Hotline
Services include: a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, transitional housing, food, clothing, legal services, battered women’s support group, child care, job training, workshops, help filing restraining orders, and more.
Victim Siskiyou Domestic Violence & Crisis Center, Yreka
A safe, confidential resource offering crisis intervention, shelter, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Humboldt County Domestic Violence, Eureka
Offers 24/7 crisis response, shelter, and counseling services to individuals and families experiencing domestic violence.
Harrington House,
Crescent City
Provides emergency shelter, advocacy, and support services for survivors of domestic violence and their children.
Advocacy Efforts
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