Sípnuuk is an online collection of born-digital, digitized, and to-be-digitized contents and materials containing Karuk knowledge, culture, language, traditions, and science. The Sípnuuk Division is currently held under the Pikyav Field Institute within the Karuk Tribe Department of Natural Resources, and works to uphold Karuk Knowledge and Data Sovereignty through Karuk-centered Stewardship.
We prioritize materials and content at risk of loss due to environmental and colonial causes such as climate change, natural disasters, and housing insecurity. We caretake and curate materials that hold knowledge, endure Karuk cultural memory, and emphasize our contemporary lived experiences as a People.
