Wiyot Tribe

The logo depicts a woman who represents the Tribe. She is shown with no mouth, indicating that the Wiyot people did not have a voice in what happened to them, in the taking of their land. The child in her arms represents the only infant found alive following the massacre of 1860, still nursing at the breast of his dead mother. The child also represents the future generations.

The redwood tree symbolizes their strength, and the water, their on-going dependence on the sea. The basket design gives honor to the memory of the last fulltime weaver to the Tribe, Winnie Buckley, who died in 1945.

We have many logo items for sale to benefit the Wiyot Sacred Site Fund. Lapel Pins, Short and Long-sleeved T-shirts; crew neck, hooded, and zip-up sweatshirts; tote bags, aprons, children's T-shirts, watches and a beautiful woven blanket/throw are availbable and can be purchased by mail, visit our shopping page, and in person at the Tribal Office.