Wiyot Indians

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Tribal Headquarters
Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria 32 Bear River Drive Loleta, CA 95551


 * Wiyot Indian Official Website

History
The traditional residence of the Wiyot Tribe was in the far northwest corner of what is now California, around Humboldt Bay and the mouths of Mad River and Eel River. Most of the present-day Wiyot live in non-Indian communities. However, some reside in Blue Lake, Rohnerville, Table Bluff, and Trinidad Rancherias.

Brief Timeline
1806: Humboldt Bay discovered by Captain Jonathan Winship

1850: White settlers arrive

1860: Massacre on Gunther's Island, many Wiyot killed

1860: Wiyot move to Fort Humboldt for protection

1860: Moved to Klamath River Reservation

1862: Klamath River Reservation flooded

Reservations
Klamath Reservation

Bands of the Wiyot Tribe and Their Reservations

 * Bear River Band -- Rohnerville Rancheria
 * Blue Lake Band -- Blue Lake Rancheria
 * Table Bluff Reservation
 * Trinidad Band -- Trinidad Rancheria

Agencies
Klamath Agency (California)

Klamath Agency (Oregon)

Records
The majority of records of individuals were those created by the agencies. Some records may be available to tribal members through the tribal headquarters.They were (and are) the local office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and were charged with maintaining records of the activities of those under their responsibility. Among these records are:


 * Allotment records
 * Annuity rolls
 * Census records
 * Correspondence
 * Health records
 * Reports
 * School census and records
 * Vital records

Important Web Sites

 * Wiyot Indian Official Website
 * Wiyot People Wikipedia