Ana Avila Graduation
Blue Lake Rancheria would like to congratulate Ana E. Avila, who just graduated from College of the Redwoods, achieving an Associate of Arts degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on Science Exploration! Additionally, Ana completed all of the prerequisites for the nursing program at College of the Redwoods and graduated from the Emergency Medical […]
Michele Kindred Graduation
Blue Lake Rancheria would like to congratulate Michele Johnson-Kindred, who just recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from Capella University, achieving her BA in Psychology! Michele Johnson-Kindred is a Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Member, who has made this incredible achievement all while balancing a full-time job, serving on the Board of Education, being a dedicated grandparent, […]
InterTribal Pre-Apprenticeship Electrician Program
Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) recently hosted 24 trainees in the InterTribal Pre-Apprenticeship for Low-Voltage Electricians Program for an in-person training weekend at BLR from August 15th to August 17th. The Pre-Apprenticeship program was made possible by an interTribal effort from BLR, Hoopa, Karuk, and Yurok Tribes. Additionally, the Meskwaki Tribe in Iowa assisted with the […]
Zane Middle School Soil Donation
Blue Lake Rancheria’s Tribal Education Agency has recently facilitated the delivery of donated soil to Zane Middle School in order to help establish an Organic Food and Food Sovereignty program. Royal Gold donated a full truck bed of soil, and FoxFarm donated 64 bags of soil. All of the soil was delivered to Zane Middle School. Emmalee Constant […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]