Karuk Tribe

UPDATE: Due to high winds, this burn is postponed. We will provide more information when a date with more favorable weather conditions can be determined. Pending a successful test fire, ignitions are planned on a private property in Southeast Weed tomorrow, 4/20/2021. Smoke from the burn is expected to drift in various directions, and may be visible from I-5, Weed, and Mt. Shasta. It’s important to note that, while conditions are dry, the burn is a permitted one, and Siskiyou... Prescribed Burn Association is closely monitoring weather and fuel conditions in real-time. Additionally, the SPBA will stage many qualified firefighting resources at the burn, in case they’re needed. The Karuk Tribe is providing some of those resources to support this burn. As always, firefighter and community safety are our number one priority. In the right conditions, an intentional, low-intensity burn in the Wildland Urban Interface of Weed will make all of us safer from destructive wildfires. Please contact Shasta Valley Resource Conservation District’s Public Information Officer Rod Dowse with any questions or concerns: 530-598-1253, and help spread the word. View the full press release here:https://svrcd.org//SiskiyouPBA_PressRelease_RRCenterRxBurn

Crime Victims’ Rights Week is April 18-24, 2021. For more information, contact: Karuk Victim Services Access Center 1217 S. Main St., Yreka, CA 96097... (530) 841-3149 [email protected] See more

KARUK TRIBE STATEMENT ON KLAMATH OPERATIONS PLAN Happy Camp, CA In the face of what may be the worst drought in modern history, the United States Department of Interior released a Temporary Operations Plan for the Klamath Irrigation Project. The plan dramatically curtails irrigation diversions to less than 10% of demand while failing to meet the biological needs of salmon fisheries downstream. Karuk Chairman Russell ‘Buster’ Attebery made the following statement:... We appreciate the efforts of the Biden Administration to manage water resources in the face of this natural disaster. We know it is impossible to meet everyone’s water needs when the rains don’t come. For the Karuk Tribe, this is about more than economic survival. Our cultural identity is intimately linked to the salmon, sturgeon, steelhead, and lamprey. The Karuk Tribe is committed to working with federal agencies, fellow Tribes, and our neighbors in the farming and ranching communities to survive this disaster. We call on Congress to provide disaster relief to all affected communities and to invest in the river restoration and water conservation efforts that acknowledge the reality of climate change and equitably balances water use. View a PDF of the statement here: https://www.karuk.us//KT_Statement_on_Klamath_Operations_P

Ayukii Students and Families, Ishkeesh Pikvahaan will be in Orleans on Monday April 12, 2021 from 12pm-2pm. Stop by and grab some books. If you signed up for the Spring Break Bags you can pick up during this time! SEE YOU SOON!

In a joint statement issued today, the CDC and FDA recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) single-dose vaccine. This is to allow for an investigation into a potential link between this vaccine and a type of blood clot called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST). There have been more than 6.8 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine administered in the U.S. The potential side effect has been observed among six women, between the ages of 18 an...d 48, with symptoms occurring 6 to 13 days after vaccination. While the possible side effect is rare, out of an abundance of caution, the Karuk Tribe will be pausing the use of the vaccine as recommended by the CDC and FDA. If you already have an appointment at one of our health clinics or vaccination events to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, we will be offering the two-dose Modern Vaccine as a substitute. If you would prefer to reschedule, please call the number you used to book your appointment. If you have already received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine and experience severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks of your vaccination, please contact your health care provider. The Karuk Tribe will continue to provide updates on this issue as information becomes available.

We appreciate the secretary’s earnest commitment to consulting with the tribes before any more decisions are made that affect our river and our fisheries, Karuk Chairman Russell Attebery

Update: The use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) Vaccine has been temporarily paused by the CDC & FDA, pending an investigation into a potential rare side effect. If you already have an appointment at one of our clinics or events to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, we will be offering the two-dose Modern Vaccine as a substitute. If you would prefer to reschedule, please call the number you used to book your appointment. Previous Caption: The Karuk Community Health Clinic in Happy Camp is now offering COVID-19 vaccination appointments to everyone 18 and over. Moderna and Janssens (Johnson & Johnson) are currently available. For more information or to book an appointment please call (530) 493-5257.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Wear the color Teal to show your support. For more information contact: Karuk Victim Services Access Center... 1217 S. Main St., Suite D Yreka, CA 96097 (530) 841-3149 [email protected] See more

As of this morning fire behavior on the Elk Fire in the Klamath National Forest has moderated significantly. Estimated acreage remains at between 50 and 75 acres, without significant increase in the fire's size. Updates and more info is available at inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/7364/

Update: The use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) Vaccine has been temporarily paused by the CDC & FDA, pending an investigation into a potential rare side effect. If you already have an appointment at one of our clinics or events to receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, we will be offering the two-dose Modern Vaccine as a substitute. If you would prefer to reschedule, please call the number you used to book your appointment. Previous Caption: The Karuk Tribe Health & Huma...n Services will be hosting a COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 at the Kahtishraam Wellness Center in Yreka, CA. This is not a walk-in clinic, you must book an appointment! All Siskiyou County Residents and Essential Workers ages 18+ are eligible for an appointment. Vaccine available: Jassens (Johnson & Johnson) Single Shot COVID-19 Vaccine. For more information or to book an appointment, please contact Danci Harris, Lead LVN II at: (530) 643-1847. Karuk Tribe Health & Human Services will continue to provide updates on vaccination clinics as available doses are secured.

There will be a baseball/T-ball clinic on Saturday April 14th at Gail Zink Park in Happy Camp. The event is open to all children ages 4-14 from the communities of Seiad Valley, Happy Camp, & Orleans. Sign-in begins at 9:30. The clinic will start at 10am and end at Noon. Equipment will be provided. Please wear masks and observe appropriate social distancing protocols when at the clinic. If you have any questions please contact Darryl McBride at (530) 842-1644 ext. 7015 or Shauniece Polmateer at (530) 643-6904.

The Karuk Tribe’s Ishkeesh Pikvahaan is coming to Yreka! Please come grab your books Monday, April 5, 2021. 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Wellness Center, Kahtishraam. For more information please contact Alma Bickford, Education Director (530) 493-1600 Ext. 2034... (If you signed up for the Spring Break Bags please pick up during this time!)

Spring is here, and this year the Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources is carrying forward the success form the Tishanik Community Farm and food distribution efforts started last spring as a response to the Covid-19 Pandemic. Although we are geared up to provide more nutritious, organically grown fruits and vegetables, we still depend on community support through donations and volunteer effort. Every Saturday in April will be a volunteer day on the farm in Orleans, including tomorrow April 3rd. If you’re interested in contributing to these efforts, contact Jasmine Harvey at [email protected]

On Wednesday, April 7, PG&E is hosting an interactive safety town hall where they will discuss plans for reducing wildfire risks in Mendocino, Humboldt, Trinity and Siskiyou counties. During this town hall, customers will have a chance to ask questions and share feedback with the PG&E team.

Karuk Tribe -Slater Fire Relief Fund reminder.

We need your help to build support for the Endowment for Eco-cultural Revitalization Fund. As Climate Change continues to negatively impact so many communities around the globe, this is your opportunity to support an organization that is committed to fixing the world through community building, Indigenous sovereignty, collaboration and environmental stewardship. Please take a moment to support. You can donate by following this link https://connect.clickandpledge.com/Organization/karuk/ #LandBack #goodfireahead #givingtuesday2020 #climatechange #endowactionnow

This information was sent by Frank Snider, WorkForce Coordinator, at the Happy Camp Community Computer Center.

Ayukii Families, WOW! We are so glad you all want to be a part of the Holiday STEM Exploration Event in December. Because so many of you want to participate the Ed. Dept. will be purchasing more kits, meaning we have to make a new deadline of NOVEMBER 30, 2020 at 5pm! This gives us enough time to get more HOLIDAY STEM KITS! Yootva for understanding! Alma Bickford Karuk Education Director