Week 26 • 06/25/26 • v1

Pit River Wednesday Check-In

Events, deadlines, services, readiness, and wins for Pit River relatives on and off reservation.

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This Week at a Glance

Save the DateNearby Native / Culture

Redding Rancheria Big Time is June 26–28; Handgame Tournament is Saturday, June 27.

Apply / RegisterYouth / Jobs / Training

NCIDC Introduction to Building and Construction for 2026 Native American high school graduates starts June 29 in Eureka.

Deadline SoonCore Pit River / Culture

Medicine Lake Gathering Art Contest closes July 1; Pit River Tribal Citizens of all ages can submit original artwork.

Started / OngoingPRHS / Wellness

PRHS Grief & Trauma Classes started June 24 at Wiyachi Village, 3:00–4:30 PM.

Vendor DeadlineNearby Native / Vendors

Yurok Salmon Festival vendor fees increase after July 1; festival is August 15.

WeatherReadiness

Heat and fire-weather awareness: Redding stays hot Wednesday/Thursday; Alturas/Modoc fire-weather concerns are worth watching.

🪶 Pit River Wins

Deadline SoonCore Pit River / Culture

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

Started / OngoingPRHS / Wellness

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

Register / Limited SpaceYouth / Jobs / 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

Current HubCore Pit River / Jobs

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

Current HubPRHS / Jobs

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

Deadline SoonCounty / Jobs

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

Deadline SoonCounty / Jobs

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

Open Until FilledCounty / Jobs

Shasta County HHSA — Deputy Public Guardian

Accepting applications until the position is filled.

Action: Apply through Shasta County careers.

Source: Flyer provided directly Apply

HiringRural Health / Jobs

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

Check ListingsModoc / Jobs

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

HiringWider Native / Jobs

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

This WeekendNearby Native / Culture

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

SaturdayNearby Native / Culture

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

This WeekNearby Native / Wellness

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

Starts SoonRegional Native / Water / Culture

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

Save the DateWider Native / Culture

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

This WeekendRural / Family / Livestock

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

Save the DateKaruk / Youth / Culture

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

Vendor / Practitioner DeadlineNearby Native / Culture

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

Vendor OpportunityNearby Native / Vendors

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

Save the DatePRHS / Family / Youth

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

Youth OpportunityNative Youth / Science / Environment

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

Save the DateWider Native / Wellness

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

OngoingNative Youth / Wellness

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

OngoingFamily / Fathers

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

This WeekWeather / 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

Check Before TravelRoads

Road conditions and closures

Check before Burney, Alturas, Redding, Klamath, or longer-distance rural travel.

Action: Use QuickMap / 511 before driving.

Source: QuickMap 511

Check Before Outdoor TimeAir Quality / Health

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

OngoingReadiness

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

OngoingPRHS

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

OngoingPRHS / XL / Alturas

PRHS XL Clinic

Clinic phone: (530) 233-3223.

Action: Call before you go.

Source: PRHS source

OngoingCore Pit River / Readiness

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

OngoingCore Pit River / Jobs / Contractors

Pit River TERO

Employment, contractor, and compliance routing.

Action: Use for TERO-related employment and contractor questions.

Source: Official source

OngoingFood / Support

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.

Source: Source Source Source

🧾 Policy and Public Information

Policy WatchTribal Consultation / Geothermal

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

Policy WatchNative Visibility

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

Policy WatchNative Visibility

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

Recently Passed / Next MeetingKlamath / Health

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.

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