Remembering Dorthy McKinnon
On her birthday, we honor the life of Dorthy McKinnon. A longtime member of the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Council, she helped guide the Tribe with wisdom, dedication, and care. Of Tolowa heritage, Dorothy’s life spanned nearly a century, enriched by love, creativity, and service. At age 50, she began learning traditional Yurok basket weaving from her mother-in-law, […]
CERT Instructor Meeting
On 8/11/2025, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) leaders from around Humboldt County came together to discuss the latest updates, training opportunities, and resources available for CERT teams in the area. Linda Nellist, Humboldt Bay Fire CERT Lead Instructor, started the participants off with a round of introductions and ice breakers, getting the CERT leaders to become more […]
In Memory of Savannah Kiara Kindred
Remembering our beautiful Savannah Kiana Kindred, whose spirit was as vast and radiant as the ocean she loved so much. Today Savannah would have been 32 years old. Savannah lived with a rare kind of wonder — she found joy in the stars above, in the rhythm of music, in the pages of books, and in the […]
Caltrans Heavy Highway Construction Trades Academy Graduation
Over the course of seven weeks, individuals throughout the Humboldt County region began the Caltrans Heavy Highway Construction Trades Academy. Today, these trainees graduated from the academy at the Sapphire Palace in Blue Lake Casino. Out of the 20 students who participated in the academy, all 20 have successfully graduated the program, and this graduating class […]
Tribal Education Agency Backpack Donations
This year for the back-to-school season, Running Strong for American Indian Youth has donated 393 backpacks full of school supplies for the year to the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Education Agency (BLR TEA). On Friday, 8/15, BLR TEA attended the Eureka City Schools Resource Fair at Zoe Barnum High School, where students were able to pick up these […]
Caltrans Heavy Highway Construction Academy Contractor Day
Check out the progress of the Northern Region Caltrans Heavy Highway Construction Trades Academy! The Heavy Highway Construction Trades Academy is a program that Caltrans has established in order to give opportunity to individuals who want to begin their career in trade work. It’s a program which anyone can apply for, but there is a limit […]
2025 Elders BBQ
On July 30th, Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) held the annual Elder’s Summer BBQ. Elders came by to mingle, enjoy a delicious meal, connect, and learn. Debbora Winkle, BLR Title VI Nutrition Director put together this event and provided the delicious meals. After arriving, guests enjoyed refreshments, mingled with BLR Staff, and were able to stock […]
In Memory of Margaret Brundin
Today we remember Margaret Brundin on what would have been her 105th birthday. Margaret was one of those rare people who made a lasting impact without ever needing to be the center of attention. She was quiet but strong, warm but no-nonsense, and her love showed up in the little things—fresh-baked bread, a pot of […]
City of Eureka signs Memorandum of Understanding
Recently, the Eureka City Council agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding with Blue Lake Rancheria to asses the potential of turning Dock B in Eureka into a revamped regional economic and community asset for the Port of Humboldt Bay. Dock B is the 7.1 acre site behind Englund Marine & Industrial Supply. It has been […]
Leadership Redwood Coast
Recently, Blue Lake Rancheria‘s Communications Director & Tribal Administrative Assistant, Toni Ramos Brown graduated the Leadership Redwood Coast fellowship along with 26 other leaders throughout the region. During the graduation ceremony, Eureka Chamber of Commerce President Nancy Olson highlighted the lessons learned, and experiences the group had during the excursions they took part in. The […]