Karuk Tribe right to cultural burning affirmed in agreement with California – CBC

Mar 11, 2025

Firekeepers in Canada say inherent rights impacted by fire suppression and extreme wildfires

The Karuk Tribe of northern California recently became the first to reach an agreement with the California Natural Resources Agency and local air quality officials to practise cultural burns.

Bill Tripp, Karuk Tribe’s director of natural resources and environmental policy, said the agreement reflects the state’s recognition of the community’s sovereignty.

“The whole fire exclusion paradigm has impacted our rights,” Tripp said.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/karuk-tribe-wildfires-cultural-burns-1.7480257