Super Blog 3- Indian Island, Humboldt Bay

 North Coast Journal - July 1, 2004: COVER STORY - The Return of Indian Island - Restoring the center of the Wiyot world

This is an image of the coast of Humboldt Bay, also known as Indian Island. This displays the location of the heart of their community. The dance house is the location where they practice their dances as well as hold ceremonies. The shell mound also holds many of their materials such as old silverware, bowls, animal hides and many other objects that are dear to the Wiyot people.

 Wiyot people Archives - Oppression Monitor Daily

 This image shows the massacre sites that took place on 26 February 1860. Many of the Wiyot men, women, and children were slain due to the greedy ambitions of the European immigrants that settled in Eureka. The immigrants were convinced that this land was rich with gold, which is why they decided to brutally massacre over 300 Wiyot people. Many of the murders took place in one area near the Elk River but it was obvious that the immigrants were eager to continue forward in search of gold.

 

 

 [plastic covering shell mounds from erosion]

This image shows the erosion control over the shell mounds. Over the course of two years the Wiyot people have been doing toxic cleanups and the damage left by the immigrants were not as bad as they thought. Nevertheless, the damage is remarkable. They have been able to control the erosion on the shell mounds which has enhanced the habitats for the wildlife in the area. Aside from the major damage to the land, the Wiyot people are keen to restore their heritage and attempt to wipe away the painful memories.

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  1. Jose Chavez-HerediaMarch 2, 2021 at 11:50 PM

    Hi, your pictures and viewable. However, looking at the descriptions you provided I can imagine what they are!

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