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The Wiyot Tribe, California is a federally recognized tribe of Wiyot people. They are the aboriginal people of Humboldt Bay, Mad River and lower Eel River of California. [5] [6] Other Wiyot people are enrolled in the Blue Lake Rancheria, Rohnerville Rancheria and Trinidad Rancherias. [1] [7]

Wiyot territory connected with the territory of the Yurok, a larger group to the north. The Wiyot had many things in common with the Yurok, but there were also important differences. The Wiyot and the Yurok used many of the same tools, and their houses, clothing, and food were similar.

The Wiyot (Wiyot: Wíyot, [2] Chetco-Tolowa: Wee-'at xee-she [3] or Wee-yan' Xee-she', Euchre Creek Tututni: Wii-yat-dv-ne – "Mad River People", Yurok: Weyet [4]) are an indigenous people of California living near Humboldt Bay, California and a small surrounding area.

Oct 11, 2024 · The Wiyot people have survived a painful past of genocide, forced relocation, rape and murder, cultural destruction, and systematic erasure. But beyond this, the active roles of Wiyot members today show the survivance of the people and their culture, traditions, and relationship to the land.

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Wiyot, southernmost of the Northwest Coast Indians of North America, who lived along the lower Mad River, Humboldt Bay, and lower Eel River of what is now California and spoke Wiyot, a Macro-Algonquian language. They were culturally and …

Through the strategic planning process, we have identified six strategies to address to improve staff efficiency and functioning in the work environment health needs of the Wiyot Tribe over the next five years.

Direction for those seeking Wiyot and other American Indian ancestors. Wiyot: Information and links about the Wiyot people from the Four Directions Institute. Wiyot Legends: Collection of Wiyot Indian legends and folktales. American Indian Spirituality: Advice for people researching traditional Wiyot religion and other American Indian spirituality.

The Wiyot people's traditional homeland ranged from Mad River through Humboldt Bay (including the present cities of Eureka and Arcata) to the lower Eel River basin. Inland, their territory was heavily forested in ancient redwood.