Our Commitment to the People

The purpose of the Yurok Tribal Fund is to preserve forever the survival of the Yurok tribe, protect from forces that may threaten its existence, and advance the cultural heritage, sovereignty and well-being of Indigenous communities. The tribe strives to safeguard its ancestral lands, waters, wildlife and resources while promoting education, health and sustainable economic opportunities rooted in traditional knowledge and values.

How We Invest in Our Community

Expands protection of Yurok forests, rivers, wildlife, and coastlands  through Indigenous-led conservation and the return of tribal lands, sustaining clean waters, healthy ecosystems, and tribal sovereignty.

Strengthens healthcare access in a remote, medically underserved region. Funding expands services and brings care closer to home, especially for elders, people with disabilities, and those facing transportation barriers, improving both physical and behavioral health support.

Expands higher education access for Yurok students through scholarships and academic support, removing financial and geographic barriers for students from small, under-resourced schools pursuing college and career pathways.

Supports the protection and continuation of Yurok cultural knowledge, language, seasonal ceremonies, and practices that remain central to community life.

Funds programs supporting the social stability and safety of Yurok people,  including housing, basic needs, family healing, and justice efforts, as well as work addressing Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP).

The Yurok Tribe

California's largest Indigenous tribe, the Yurok people have called the land from the Klamath River to the Pacific coast home for generations. With more than 6,500 enrolled members across Northern California's Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity counties, they remain deeply connected to this place through enduring cultural practices, language, and a profound responsibility to care for the land and waters of their ancestral homeland.

Events & News

4th Annual Missing and Murdered

Indigenous People Tribal Policy Summit.

The 4th Annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Tribal Policy Summit, organized by the Yurok Tribe, marked the largest and most diverse gathering in the event’s history.