Native American Tribal Information
Native American Information
Karuk Tribe of California
Karuk Tribe of California
| Karuk Tribe of California |
|---|
| Total population |
3300+ (as of 2000) |
| Regions with significant populations |
| United States (California (Yreka, Happy Camp, Orleans)) |
| Languages |
| English, Karuk |
| Religion |
| Christianity, other |
| Related ethnic groups |
| Yurok |
Karuk (also Karok) are an indigenous people of California in the United States.
The tribal headquarters, located off State Route 96, are in the town of Happy Camp, California. Currently the tribe has three tribal board meeting places, in Yreka, Happy Camp, and Orleans. Since time immemorial, the Karuk, whose name means "upriver people," have resided in small villages along the Klamath River, where they continue such cultural traditions as hunting, gathering, fishing, basket making and ceremonial dances. The Brush Dance, Jump Dance and Pikyavish ceremonies last for several days and are practiced to heal and "fix the world," to pray for plentiful acorns, deer and salmon, and to restore social good will as well as individual good luck.
Even more about Karuk Tribe of California
Karuk Tribe of California
Officia tribal site includes information about the council, staff, departments, programs, newsletters, press, employment, links, and resources.
Karuk Tribe Of California | www.karuk.us
The following positions are available at this time and more detailed information is provided in the PDF file specified.
