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The Wiyot people are a Native American tribe with a deep cultural heritage originating from the Northern California coast, primarily Humboldt Bay and the nearby region. Historically, they lived in villages and relied on fishing, hunting, and gathering. Their history includes adversity, such as European contact and the infamous 1860 Wiyot Massacre, which greatly impacted their population.Today, the Wiyot Tribe is committed to cultural revitalization, language preservation, and environmental stewardship. They own and manage the Table Bluff Reservation, which serves as a vital center for their community and cultural activities.Efforts to restore traditional land, such as Duluwat Island, signify their dedication to preserving their unique heritage. Despite historical challenges, the Wiyot people continue to work towards revitalizing their culture, promoting education, and ensuring the well-being of their community members while honoring their past and looking toward a brighter future.
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Tribe: Wiyot Tribe, California [previously listed as Table Bluff Reservation—Wiyot Tribe]

Phone: 707-733-5055

Physical Address:
 Wiyot Tribe Reservation Jail
1000 Wiyot Drive
Loleta, CA 95551

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 Inmate's First and Last Name
Wiyot Tribe Reservation Jail
1000 Wiyot Drive
Loleta, CA 95551

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Understanding US Bureau of Indian Affairs

Because the legal system in ‘Indian Country’ operates outside of the legal jurisdiction of the cities, counties and states where the individual Indian Reservations are located, and the land is wholly owned and governed by the Tribes, the jails and detention centers on those lands are maintained and run by the individual Tribes. The police that provide the security and enforce the laws and the courts that mete out justice are also controlled by the individual Tribes.

There are over 90 jails and detention centers throughout Indian Country, of which, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Justice Services (OJS) staffs and operates a quarter of these facilities. The remainder are operated by Tribes through the PL 93-638, Self-Governance Compacts and a few are fully funded and operated by a tribe. Each jail is unique in operation and location.

Indian Reservation and Tribal laws also fall under the legal jurisdiction of the federal government. If a federal law has been broken, the Department of Justice may get involved. In that case, a convicted person from a crime committed on Indian Lands may be required to serve their time within the BOP (Federal Bureau of Prisons).

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