When Yurok Native Shoshoni Hostler began beading as a hobby years ago, she never dreamed it would lead to museum exhibits and Hollywood actresses wearing her designs. She works as suicide program manager and associate marriage and family therapist for the Yurok tribe, but her artistic career has continued to grow — albeit somewhat accidentally. […]
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NCJ Preview: Summer Camps, Miss Indian World and Cliff Jumpers
The Summer of Fun rundown of camps and activities for kids has arrived. We’ll highlight some standout options from baseball to crafting. We’ve also got an update on drink spiking reports in Arcata, an interview with Miss Indian World, Eureka’s own Tori McConnell, and a story on the wild and risky world of cliff jumping. […]
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Miss Indian World Tori McConnell’s Song of Gratitude
On April 29, 23-year-old Tori McConnell of the Yurok Tribe and Karuk heritage, won the beaded crown of Miss Indian World 2023 at the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born and raised in Eureka, McConnell studied neurobiology at University of California at Davis before switching to a Native American studies major […]
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Miss Indian World Tori McConnell’s Song of Gratitude
On April 29, 23-year-old Tori McConnell of the Yurok Tribe and Karuk heritage, won the beaded crown of Miss Indian World 2023 at the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born and raised in Eureka, McConnell studied neurobiology at University of California at Davis before switching to a Native American studies major […]