Cultural Projects
The Karuk Education Department is determined to normalize cultural practices within our local schools. Our cultural projects seek to allow students access to cultural mentorship no matter their level of prior cultural engagement. They are exposed to Karuk TEK ( tribal ecological knowledge), language, and connection. Check out some of our projects and students below.
Apúnmiik (to learn) Karuk Culture
Apúnmiik (To learn) presents education to Karuk youth and their peers that promote the preservation of Karuk Cultural practices and traditions. Karuk Education staff and Karuk cultural practitioners work together to facilitate these learning experiences to the middle schoolers to create a more inclusive atmosphere to build resiliency for native youth while also allowing opportunity for their peers to learn and understand Karuk culture.
Iikiv Project
Youth in the íikiv project will work with a local Cultural Practitioner and Y.E.S.S. Roseann Ritchison to make necklaces to honor 8th grade Karuk youth and their successful completion of their academic requirements. They will learn about the importance of regalia, the different materials used, language and the practice of gifting.
Ifikar Project 2024
Our Ifikar Project seeks to expose youth to various practices of gathering and processing traditionally used natural materials such as pine nuts, willow, acorns, etc.
Student of the Week
Jackson Street Elementary
"A wonderful youth to work with! Brings a smile to your face every time."
Roseann Ritchison - Project Lead
Harlee Moore