5 new proficient Karuk speakers have emerged through the Podsters program.
We aim to increase the number of proficient speakers this year.
Students learn directly from experienced speakers to ensure the language continues to thrive.
Ikxáree is our Karuk word for “news.”
We share work plans, cultural events, and progress in language revitalization.
Regular updates help our community stay informed and engaged.
Learn about the Native World through explanations from our community.
Discover ways to help restore our cultural worldview.
Culture is living and active – it’s about people doing things to honor traditions.
Learn about individuals actively revitalizing language and culture.
We recruit cultural leaders with both practical and professional expertise.
Contributions support programs that pass knowledge to the next generation.
Programs are shaped by the needs and priorities of our community.
Students and speakers are paid to practice and teach language every day.
Our methods are assessed regularly, showing new speakers emerging despite historical language loss.
A team of cultural experts guides language and cultural programs.
Experts create practical situations for language and cultural practice.
We’ve been creating cultural experiences for over three decades.
Our principal beneficiaries are Native communities, but we share culture publicly.
A long history of successful events and revitalization programs.