Yurok Coming Home House
Yurok Coming Home Houses are located in Eureka. Modeled after a traditional Yurok village, the homes foster peer support, guidance from Yurok Elders, and a wellness‑focused environment centered on sobriety, healthy foods, and cultural engagement.
To’ Kee Skuy’ Ney-wo-chek’ Year 2 Report
The Yurok Tribal Court and the Sovereign Bodies Institute have released the second progress report on their paradigm‑shifting initiative to create a far more effective response to current and future Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two‑Spirit (MMIWG2) cases in California.
Project Safety Net
Provides training for Yurok community members on the life‑saving steps for administering Narcan, as well as information on supportive resources such as Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT). Participants who complete the training receive a small stipend.
Yurok Wellness Programs
The Yurok Wellness Program supports participants in the Yurok Wellness Court by providing essential needs such as basic necessities, meals, transportation, and opportunities for community connection through organized gatherings.
Life Jackets to Fisherman
Kee cha’a-neyr Corporation provided 47 life jackets to Yurok fishermen to help ensure their safety while working on the Klamath River.
Yurok Honor Guard travels to Veterans Memorial in Washington DC
The Yurok Honor Guard traveled to Washington, D.C., in November 2022 to participate in the dedication ceremony and procession for the National Native American Veterans Memorial at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.
The memorial features an elevated stainless-steel circle resting atop a finely carved stone drum. Its design incorporates flowing water for ceremonial purposes, benches for reflection and gathering, and four lances where veterans, families, tribal leaders, and visitors may tie prayer cloths for healing. The site honors Native American veterans and their families while educating the public about their exceptional service and contributions.
