Revival of Ewiksiknii coy Modoknii presence, existence, and way of life… is it possible?

The value of relationships with each other is critical to our mission. The success of our work is dependent on our people.

From 1825 through the current day, our people have been forced to bear the weight of colonization, which has caused irreparable traumas and losses to our families and nation.

Although we have been at war with colonial destructions for the past 199 years, our divisions amongst our own peoples pre-date contact with settlers.

Lateral oppression amongst our tribes and villages was the first seed rooted in the loss of our identities. As described in legends and stories from 7,000 years ago (eruption of Tumsumni -Mt. Mazama), and our Klamath Creation story when we were created in current day Fort Klamath, OR, our people have been forced through tough lessons in hopes of building unity and understanding of our relationships with people and place.

“We will always fight and toil for the survival of our people”

We have failed time and time again as Ewiksiknii coy Modoknii Maklaks, to act accordingly as our Gmunkumps, and ancestors envisioned.

Until we are able to take a step back as individuals, family units, tribal subdivisions, and a tribal nation, and work towards healing ourselves, our places, and our relatives in a good way, we will continue to fight and toil for the survival of our Maklaks.

Spending time and reconnecting with each other will be instrumental in the progress of Hoqambli; instrumental in Maklaks revival, healing, and existence.