Once barred from his ancestral fishing grounds, Barry McCovey Jr. can now freely cast his line into Blue Creek’s cherished waters. California’s return of these lands marks a significant step toward restoring cultural heritage along the Klamath River.

The Tolowa Dee-ni Nation is hosting the third annual MMIP Awareness Walk to support Missing and Murdered Indigenous People. The event is scheduled for Monday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Del Norte County Fairgrounds in Crescent City. Community members are invited to participate.