Sports Wagering Discussions
On Monday, June 9th, Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) Chairman Jason Ramos hosted a Tribally led discussion on the future of sports wagering. The Sports Betting Alliance (SBA) presented a proposed framework for consideration—one that could create new opportunities for BLR and other Tribes across California. This conversation is part of an ongoing dialogue among Tribal Nations. Further […]
Indian Health Services Delegation visits BLR
On Thursday, June 12th, Blue Lake Rancheria (BLR) Tribal Chairman Jason Ramos and BLR Director of Tribal and Government Affairs Heidi Moore-Guynup had the honor of hosting a delegation from Indian Health Services (IHS) including: Ben Smith – Acting Director, IHS Beerly Miller – Director, California area IHS Cmdr. Martin Smith – Director, Office […]
Leadership Redwood Coast Panel Discussion
Last week, Blue Lake Rancheria’s Emergency Manager, Andrew Bogar joined a panel discussion for Leadership Redwood Coast, focused on regional disaster preparedness and response. Moderated by Nancy Olsen, CEO/President of the Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce, the panel also included CAL FIRE Unit Chief Kurt McCrea (Humboldt, Del Norte, and Western Trinity counties), Rio Dell […]
Final Teen CERT Training
This week at the 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐇𝐂𝐎𝐄), Blue Lake Rancheria’s 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 (𝐎𝐄𝐒) offered their final 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 (𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐓) Training for local students for this year. Emergency Manager 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐫, OES Programs Assistant 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐚𝐜 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐲, and OES Outreach Coordinator 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐰𝐢𝐬 led the training session, giving students […]
Clean Energy Development Talks
Tribal Chairman 𝗝𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘀 and Director of Tribal Government Affairs 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗱𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲-𝗚𝘂𝘆𝗻𝘂𝗽 joined California Assemblymember 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆 in Sacramento to discuss Blue Lake Rancheria’s microgrids, clean energy initiatives, and Proposition 4. This was a unique opportunity for the Tribe to advocate alongside trades, environmental justice organizations, and state legislators in support of clean energy and […]
Stop the Bleed Day
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘆! 🩸 At Blue Lake Rancheria, we believe that preparedness saves lives. Through our Office of Emergency Services and Resiliency Training & Innovation Center (RTIC), we’ve trained over 190 community members in life-saving bleeding control techniques. Our certified instructors, including Emergency Manager 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗿, have empowered participants with the […]
Startup Humboldt Grand Opening
Thursday, April 24th was the Grand Opening for 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘁. Blue Lake Rancheria would like to extend our congratulations and look forward to future partnerships with this group and complimentary services which will be offered via the Ta’m Resilience and Workforce Development Center. Startup Humboldt exists to provide the community space and support entrepreneurs with […]
Congratulations Karley Rojas
Please join us in congratulating 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗷𝗮𝘀, Blue Lake Rancheria’s Native Plant Specialist, on the successful defense of their Master’s Thesis! 👏 Karley is a Master’s candidate in the Environment and Community Graduate Program at Cal Poly Humboldt and serves as a Research Associate at the Rou Dalagurr Food Sovereignty Lab and Traditional Ecological Knowledges […]
Hoopa High School receives Teen CERT Training
Last week at 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗮 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, Blue Lake Rancheria’s Office of Emergency Services offered Teen CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Training for local students! 🚨 Emergency Manager 𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗕𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗿 and OES Programs Assistant 𝗜𝘀𝗮𝗮𝗰 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘆 led an Intro to First Aid session, giving students hands-on training in lifesaving skills, including: 🟢 How to ensure 𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝗲 […]