California

Yurok

~6,300Yurok, EnglishSince 900 CE

About the Yurok People

The Yurok people live along the Klamath River and Pacific Coast, guided by salmon cycles and redwood forests. They maintain ceremonies that restore balance between people, river, and ocean.

Cultural Traditions

Salmon Ceremony

Brush Dance

Canoe Building

Basketry

Historical Timeline

1855

Klamath River Reservation established

1910

Fishing rights conflicts intensify along the Klamath

1988

Hoopa-Yurok Settlement Act reaffirms reservation boundaries