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Yuki

The Yuki Native Americans historically lived in Round Valley in California’s northeastern Mendocino County. Their traditional homeland included the Eel River in the central portion of the Coast Range Mountains. Prior to Euroamerican contact it has been estimated that around 5,000 Yuki indigenous peoples lived in their territory. The Yuki refer to themselves as Uk-um-nom, which means “in the valley.” Today there are over 100 Yuki Native Americans living in and around Round Valley.

Name: Yuki.

Location: Northeastern Mendocino County in California.

Population: Prior to Euroamerican contact it is estimated that there were around 5,000 individuals; today there are over 100 Yuki Native Americans.

Language Family: Yukian.

First Contact by Euroamericans: In 1854 by Euroamericans entering Round Valley.

Current Tribal Status: The Round Valley Reservation is federally recognized and the Yuki Native Americans continue to strengthen their traditional lifeways.

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Last Updated December 15, 2007

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