This morning, the Hoopa Valley Tribal Council met with a team of resources to ramp up support, safety, and security for the community as we navigate this difficult time. We are currently working closely with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Hoopa Tribal Police, the Yurok Tribe, Two Feathers, K’ima:w Medical Center, Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services, the Hoopa Tribal Education Department, KTJUSD, and Hoopa Social Services.

As part of that effort, today K’ima:w will deploy their mobile medical unit to the Hoopa Humboldt County Library parking lot. Hoopa Human Services will be open on campus, and the Tribal Education NDN Center will also be open today on campus with dedicated services available for those who would like to seek support. Food will be available at Hoopa Human Services. K’ima:w will also make a Zoom link available so community members can share their thoughts and feelings virtually.

This evening, an emergency Hoopa Valley Tribe community meeting will be held at 6:00 PM at the Council Chambers to share information, resources, and provide an opportunity for community input and feedback.

HVT Community Meeting – Virtual Option

HVTC is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

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Meeting ID: 857 9053 1687
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For the record, it is believed that the threats made at Hoopa High School last week were not related to yesterday’s incident. The suspects are still at large, but law enforcement does not believe the community is currently in danger. However, Hoopa Tribal Police will be ramping up patrols and security both now and when school is back in session.

The Hoopa Valley Tribe is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspects. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Hoopa Tribal Police at (530) 625-4202.

In closing, the Hoopa Valley Tribe would like to thank everyone who responded to yesterday’s incident, including Hoopa Tribal Police, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office, Hoopa Ambulance, and the good samaritans who transported the victim to find help.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victim, a Hoopa Tribal Member, as well as his family and friends.