Reclaiming Wigi: Wiyot Tribe's Coastal Stories Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022100001
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
Reclaiming Wigi: Wiyot Tribe's Coastal Stories Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/3/2022
Document Description
The project tells the importance of three Wiyot Tribe villages: Tuluwat, Digawuttklh, and Mouralherwaqh that surround Humboldt Bay. Interpretative signage in Solatluk (Wiyot language) will be placed at the three village sites on Humboldt Bay, the Dou gou rou louwi’ Cultural Center (Wiyot Cultural Center) in Eureka, and at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center in Arcata to explain the history of the Wiyot people, culturally important species, and the ethnobiology at these sites. In addition, the Wiyot Tribe is going to tell the present and traditional stories of the Tribe’s ecological knowledge related to Wiyot stewardship and eco-cultural renewal. Signage uses QR readers to convey the stories via mobile devices.
Contact Information
Name
Fanny Yang
Agency Name
State Coastal Conservancy
Job Title
Project Development Analyst II
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Arcata, Eureka
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The project takes place in multiple locations including at the Humboldt Coastal Nature Center in Arcata, CA and at the the Dou gou rou louwi’ Cultural Center (Wiyot Cultural Center) in Eureka, CA.
Other Information
Coordinates represent the center of Humboldt Bay
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities, Section 15301; Accessory Structures, Section 15311
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, which exempts operation, maintenance, and minor alterations of existing facilities or topographic features. The project is also categorically exempt under Section 15311, which exempts construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities including on-premises signs.