Redding Rancheria Big Time is June 26–28; Handgame Tournament is Saturday, June 27.
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This Week at a Glance
NCIDC Introduction to Building and Construction for 2026 Native American high school graduates starts June 29 in Eureka.
Medicine Lake Gathering Art Contest closes July 1; Pit River Tribal Citizens of all ages can submit original artwork.
PRHS Grief & Trauma Classes started June 24 at Wiyachi Village, 3:00–4:30 PM.
Yurok Salmon Festival vendor fees increase after July 1; festival is August 15.
Heat and fire-weather awareness: Redding stays hot Wednesday/Thursday; Alturas/Modoc fire-weather concerns are worth watching.
🪶 Pit River Wins
Medicine Lake Gathering Art Contest
Contest closes July 1, 2026. The winning artwork will be featured on the 2026 Medicine Lake Gathering T-shirt and will receive a $100 gift card.
Action: Submit original artwork to THPO@pitrivertribe.gov. Include name, age, phone number, and Pit River Tribe Band affiliation.
Source: Flyer provided directly, page 5 / Pit River Tribe Heritage Department
PRHS Grief & Trauma Classes
Everyone welcome. Classes start June 24, 2026 from 3:00 PM–4:30 PM at Wiyachi Village, 36968 Park Ave., Burney, CA 96013. Light refreshments provided.
Action: Share with relatives who may need grief or trauma support.
Source: Flyer provided directly, page 6 / PRHS news page
💼 Jobs and Training
NCIDC — Introduction to Building and Construction
Opportunity for 2026 Native American high school graduates. Dates: June 29–July 2 and July 7–July 9, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM. Location: Jefferson Center, 1000 B Street, Eureka, CA 95501. Covers construction trades, tool identification, clean energy careers, and historic preservation. Certificates listed: OSHA-10, flagging, First Aid/CPR. Students receive stipend; breakfast and lunch provided.
Action: Scan QR on flyer or contact rhea@ncidc.org / 707-445-8451.
Source: Flyer provided directly / NCIDC
Pit River Tribe — Current job openings hub
Tribal government, Kwahn, and casino openings are posted through the tribal employment page.
Action: Check current listings and share with relatives looking for work.
Source: Official source
Pit River Health Service — Employment opportunities
PRHS employment page is active for clinic opportunities and application information.
Action: Check current PRHS openings.
Source: PRHS source
Shasta County HHSA — Account Clerk II
Final filing date: July 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Action: Apply through Shasta County careers.
Source: Flyer provided directly Apply
Shasta County HHSA — Public Health Assistant
Final filing date: July 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
Action: Apply through Shasta County careers.
Source: Flyer provided directly Apply
Shasta County HHSA — Deputy Public Guardian
Accepting applications until the position is filled.
Action: Apply through Shasta County careers.
Source: Flyer provided directly Apply
Mountain Valleys Health Centers — Maintenance Worker
Full-time maintenance worker, $22–$30/hour, benefits and PTO. Supports maintenance and repair across Bieber, Burney, and Fall River sites. Extensive travel between sites is required.
Action: Send CV to contact@mountainvalleys.org.
Source: Flyer provided directly
AFWD — Hot Jobs: Modoc County
The June 17 Hot Jobs flyer lists openings in Alturas, Canby, Cedarville, and other parts of Modoc County. Jobs include family support, preschool assistance, custodial and maintenance work, expanded learning, seasonal flagging, office work, executive assistance, and human resources.
Action: Email resume to tjohnston@ncen.org, call (530) 233-4161, or check AFWD listings for what is still open.
Source: Flyer provided directly AFWD listings
Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation — Hiring Now
Flyer lists IT Operations Manager, Doyuti T’uhkama Manager, Maintenance Technician, System Technician, Landscape Worker, Tribal Cultural Monitor, Communications Manager, Surveillance Agent, and Tasting Room Sales Associate roles.
Action: Check the Yocha Dehe careers page before sharing details.
Source: Flyer provided directly Source
🛍️ Cultural and Community Events
Redding Rancheria — 7th Annual Big Time
Friday June 26, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM; Saturday June 27, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM with dinner break 6:00 PM–10:00 PM; Sunday June 28, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM. Location: Win-River Resort & Casino, 2100 Redding Rancheria Rd, Redding, CA, casino lower parking lot.
Action: Confirm details with Redding Rancheria before you go.
Source: Flyer provided directly, pages 2–3 Redding Rancheria
Redding Rancheria — Big Time Handgame Tournament
Saturday June 27, 2026 only. Double elimination. $125 per team. 1st place $5,000; 2nd place $2,000. Registration opens at 2:00 PM and closes at 5:00 PM. Team captain meeting at 5:45 PM. Games start at 6:00 PM. Location: Win-River Resort & Casino Event Center.
Action: Questions: Jack.Potter@ReddingRancheria-nsn.gov or Louise.Davis@ReddingRancheria-nsn.gov; text 530-440-9137.
Source: Flyer provided directly, page 2
K’ima:w / Men’s Wellness Workshop
June 26–27, 2026, 11:00 AM–5:00 PM. Location: The Center, previous Boys & Girls Club. Tentative stations include wood spoon, wood paddle, stick & tossel, drum making, eel hook, gill net making, planter box, and salmon demonstration. Dinner provided; door prizes. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Action: Contact Andrea Kelley, Cultural Wellness Program Manager: (530) 625-4261 ext. 2206 or andrea.kelley@kimaw.org.
Source: Flyer provided directly, page 10
Run4Salmon prayer journey
June 28–July 12, 2026. Flyer says Run4Salmon carries the prayer to bring wild salmon back to the McCloud River.
Action: Follow the source for current route, support, and participation details.
Source: Run4Salmon
Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians — 30th Annual Big Time Celebration
July 4, 2026, 10:00 AM–8:00 PM. Flyer lists food, song & dance, craft vendors, and more.
Action: Confirm location and details with the organizer before traveling.
Source: Flyer provided directly
Shasta Spectacular
Friday June 26–Sunday June 28, 2026 at the Inter-Mountain Fairgrounds in McArthur. Livestock jackpot show.
Action: Check the event page before heading over.
Source: Source
Karuk Youth Culture Camp
July 6–10, 2026, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Camp is open to children ages 5–17, with overnight option for ages 12 and older. Transportation is not provided.
Action: Families should arrange drop-off and pick-up.
Source: Karuk source
Big Valley Rancheria — 23rd Annual Tule Boat Festival
Festival dates: July 23–25, 2026. Theme: Unity, Solidarity, Harmony, Community: Our Lake. Cultural practitioner deadline to apply: July 1, 2026. Accepted cultural practitioners receive $125/day stipend and are asked to bring their own supplies.
Action: Email/text application by July 1 to Sarah at syan@ybr-nsn.gov or 707-349-4040.
Source: Flyer provided directly, pages 11–13
Yurok Tribe — 62nd Annual Salmon Festival
Festival is Saturday, August 15, 2026, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM in Klamath. Vendor applications are open. Flyer says early-bird booth fees increase after July 1, and booth fees must be paid by 4:00 PM on August 1.
Action: Questions: salmonfestival@yuroktribe.nsn.us or 1-844-5-SALMON.
Source: Flyer provided directly, page 9 Yurok source
👨👩👧👦 Family / Youth / Community
PRHS / Behavioral Health — Back 2 School event
July 15, 2026, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM. Location: VFW Hall, 37410 Main St, Burney, CA 96013. Everyone welcome, Native and non-Native; all grades invited; home school children invited. Prize giveaways, free food, and school supplies while supplies last.
Action: For more information contact Behavioral Health Dept: 530-335-0340.
Source: Flyer provided directly, page 7 PRHS source
CIMCC x Cal Academy — Youth Solutionary Fellowship
Year-long tribal youth program for Native youth ages 14–18, rooted in community-based environmental learning, dialogue, and action. Summer intensives July 20–24 and August 3–7, with monthly meetings September through May.
Action: Confirm application details with CIMCC / Cal Academy.
Source: Flyer provided directly
Indigenous Women Hike — Backpacking Workshop
July 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Location: Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center. Dinner served. Topics include gear selection, safety, trail etiquette, packing, filtering water, and backcountry hygiene.
Action: Questions: jolie@indigenouswomenhike.com.
Source: Flyer provided directly, page 15
Da’luk Youth Program
Culturally rooted youth leadership and wellness support for Native youth ages 12–18.
Action: Share with families who may need it.
Source: Source
Native Dads Network
Family-centered support, trainings, and community programming.
Action: Share with dads, families, and programs that may need it.
Source: Source
⚠️ Weather / Travel / Readiness
Hot weather and fire-weather awareness
Redding and lower-elevation Shasta County remain hot Wednesday/Thursday before cooling some into the weekend. Burney stays warm Thursday, then cools Friday/Saturday. Alturas/Modoc forecast notes gusty wind, low humidity, dry brush, and high fire threat around Wednesday/Thursday. Keep checking official forecasts and local alerts.
Action: Drink water, take shade/cooling breaks, check on elders/kids/outdoor workers, and watch fire-weather alerts.
Source: Weather
Road conditions and closures
Check before Burney, Alturas, Redding, Klamath, or longer-distance rural travel.
Action: Use QuickMap / 511 before driving.
Smoke / air quality
Check AQI if elders, kids, outdoor workers, or people with asthma/COPD are in the house.
Action: Use AirNow before outdoor work or travel.
Source: AirNow
Emergency alerts
Sign up for alerts and keep family documents, medications, IDs, insurance papers, tribal documents, and evacuation routes ready.
Action: Good one to remind relatives about.
Source: Alerts Shasta Ready
🏥 Health, Services, and Food
PRHS Burney Clinic + main contacts
Clinic: (530) 335-3651. Behavioral Health: (530) 335-4004. Admin: (530) 335-5090.
Action: Call before you go.
Source: PRHS source
PRHS XL Clinic
Clinic phone: (530) 233-3223.
Action: Call before you go.
Source: PRHS source
Pit River Office of Emergency Services
Tribal emergency operations and natural-disaster updates for tribal members.
Action: Check OES when weather, fire, road, or emergency conditions change.
Source: Official source
Pit River TERO
Employment, contractor, and compliance routing.
Action: Use for TERO-related employment and contractor questions.
Source: Official source
Need help getting food?
Use 2-1-1 Shasta, CalFresh, and the California food bank finder to locate food support.
Action: Please pass this along to anyone who may need it.
🧾 Policy and Public Information
NCAI policy brief — BLM geothermal exploration policy shift
NCAI’s policy brief examines BLM’s geothermal exploration policy shift and its impacts on Tribal consultation, including strategies for Tribal Nations to monitor, challenge, and respond to weakened federal oversight.
Action: Relevant to relatives following Medicine Lake / Sáttítla / geothermal issues. Read the source before sharing conclusions.
Source: Flyer provided directly, page 1 NCAI source
AB 1841 — Native American Day paid holiday proposal
Bill history shows it passed the Assembly on May 26, 2026 and was referred in the Senate to the Governmental Organization Committee on June 3, 2026.
Action: Track bill history for updates.
Source: Bill history
AB 2115 — California Native Americans: formal apology
Bill history shows it passed the Assembly on May 26, 2026 and was referred in the Senate to Judiciary and Governmental Organization committees on June 3, 2026.
Action: Track bill history for updates.
Source: Bill history
⏮️ Recently Passed / Keep an Eye Out
Klamath Tribal Health Advisory Committee meeting
June 23, 2026 meeting has passed. Flyer lists the next meeting for July 28, 2026. Meetings are generally held the 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM–7:00 PM at 3949 S. 6th Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97603, open to Tribal members, staff, and the public.
Action: Confirm with Klamath Tribal Health before attending.
Source: Flyer provided directly, page 18
Return / Contact
For corrections, source notes, missing flyers, or community updates, contact Christopher Knorr.