The Karuk Education Department, in partnership with the Department of Natural Resources’ Pikyav Food Sovereignty Program, along with Cultural Practitioners and other external agencies, is hosting an Eel Processing event on April 18th-19th at Katimiin (Somes Bar, CA). This event is open to youth ages five and older. Please note that children under twelve can only attend during daytime hours.

There are only fifty open spaces for this event so please get this form submitted if you want your child to attend. This form will automatically lock after spots are filled.

For any questions contact, Brionna Gonzales at 530-643-2268 or via email at bcgonzales@karuk.us.

Transportation can be provided for youth within the service area including; Yreka, Orleans and Happy Camp. Those outside of the service area will need their own transportation.

“Eeling at the Falls”

There will be the possibility for youth participants (12+) to harvest eels with an experienced traditional dip-net fishermen, Cultural  Practitioner, with support from other adult mentors. This trip will be dependent on weather and river conditions. By signing this you recognize and understand fully, as the parent/guardian that, while your child will be under strict supervision from experienced adult mentors, this activity comes with a certain level of associated risks and hazards; including but not limited to: tripping and/or falling around the rocks, falling into the water, and/or drowning/death. By signing this release, you, the parent/guardian, do hereby release and relinquish all forms of liability from and hold harmless the Karuk Tribe, Northern California Indian Development Council, and any agents thereof.

Please sign below if you agree to the above statement.

"Eel Processing"

During our time together youth participants will have the opportunity to learn about the role and significance of eels, Akraah, in Karuk culture. Much of our time with the youth will be spent teaching youth how to process Akraah, including cleaning, flattening, and smoking to prepare for canning or fully dried eels. During this processing time, it will be common for youth to handle knives and other similar tools with adult supervision. By signing this, you, the parent/guardian, recognize and understand fully and release all liabilities associated with these activities and hold harmless the Karuk Tribe, Northern California Indian Development Council, and any agents thereof.

Please sign below if you agree to the above statement.

General Release:

By signing below, you are giving permission for your child to attend the Eel Processing event from April 18th-19th in Somes Bar. This event is hosted by the Karuk Education Department, in collaboration with Cultural Practioners and other outside agencies. If you have any questions, please contact Brionna Gonzales at 530-643-2268 or via email at bcgonzales@karuk.us.