*** Friendly Reminder: Please submit your written comments before 3:30p tomorrow, August 19, 2025 ***
In our opinion, the City Council should require the developer to do the following:
Consult with representatives from local tribes and Indigenous organizations throughout the planning and construction process
Consult with an archeologist prior to construction on this sacred site
Conduct an archeological survey
Develop an actionable protocol/plan for any discovery of human remains or artifacts
Provide archeological monitoring during construction
This link will take you to the appropriate page: https://www.corpuschristitx.gov/department-directory/city-secretary/public-comment-procedures/
**Call to Action** for Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Relatives & Allies : PLEASE help us fight for our ancestors by making your voice heard at the Corpus Christi City Council Meeting next Tuesday. If you are local, please attend and provide a comment (limited to 3mins…if you do not live in Corpus Christi, you are limited to 1min). You must sign up in advance (by 3:30p). If you are unable to appear in person, please know you can submit a written comment. Plah bewwus//Thank you for your help!
[EDIT: I inserted an image of the previously posted file for easier access.]
Karankawa Tribe of Texas Coyote Clan holds Naming Ceremony for Neka Kayda, Ghost Daughter, The Red Wolf.
The Karankawa Tribe of Texas Five Rivers Council leaned on the wisdoms and teachings of The Coyote Clan for this incredible collaboration with Colossal Labs.
Not without intense debate, Colossal worked alongside other Indigenous reps, artists, and activists to continue (and succeed) in the de-extinction work of the Dire Wolf, alongside the way aiding with the revival of our precious Relation, the Ghost Wolf, also known as the Red Wolf.
The Karankawa Peoples and the Red Wolf do have much in common. Both being called extinct. Both being forcefully moved off of their homelands through violence and loss of natural habitat. Both going through a crucial conservation stage. Both changing history and, despite all odds, pushing forward on their path.
A warm welcome is extended to Neka Kayda (Ghost Daughter) the Red Wolf as she begins to create a new path for all of those who follow her. It is with extreme humility, excitement, and eagerness that we share this news with you the public and with you the Karankawa People. It is thanks to all of your support that we were able to aid in this collaboration.
Plah bewwus (thank you).
Karankawa Tribe of Texas E’wee Hoh’k 2025 Concludes
The Karankawa Tribe of Texas has recently concluded its 2nd annual E’wee Hoh’k (Tribal Gathering/ Come Together) where, over the course of 3 days, different clan members, reconnecting relatives, and elders had the opportunity to meet, share their wisdoms and insights, as well as celebrate the long tenacity and endurance of the Karankawa People.
Plah bewwus (thank you) to all who showed. For those who were unable to attend, we know you were there in spirit!
At the E’wee Hoh’k the tribe went over several important topics relating to Tribal Unity and Future Building. Shared cultural workshops, offered a lecture, passed down oral stories on navigation and creation, and enjoyed the ancestral (and contemporary) homeland.
If you are Karankawa, or reconnecting, and are interested in attending the next one, please keep an eye out for posts here at karankawas.com or on our Instagram KarankawaTribeofTexas:
Until next time! T’cha awa messus (See you soon)!
Karankawa Exhibit at the Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park
“Nayina Wana Ayapah (We Are Still Here)”
Chiara Beaumont, The Karankawa Tribe of Texas
Chiara Beaumont gave this talk in November 2023 at the Gulf South Historical Association conference in Natchez, Mississippi. She was part of a panel that included myself (Tim Seiter), Peter Moore, and Leila Blackbird. Without notes of any sort, Chiara finished her speech and my jaw was on the ground. Without a doubt, it was the best talk I have ever heard at a history conference. Funnily enough, less than a dozen people actually witnessed it in person.
Fortunately, Chiara’s mother Nání Tūūk Hōhk (“She Brings Together”) recorded the talk. And thanks to the efforts of Peter Moore and especially Michael Garcia at Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi who transcribed the audio, a version of Chiara’s talk appears below. Of note, I made slight grammatical and sentence structure changes to help with readability.
Continue reading ““Nayina Wana Ayapah (We Are Still Here)””The Karankawa Want You to Know They’re Still Here
Written by Stephen Harrigan for Texas Monthly
Emerging from a long history of oppression, slanderous folklore, and rumors of extinction, the Gulf Coast people are finding a place for themselves in the twenty-first century. Read the complete story on TexasMonthly.com.
Karankawa Statement
Ha’ah’hey
Since the beginning of time, the Karankawa Peoples have operated as separate clans, with the commonality of environment and language. There were no larger governing bodies, there was no official unification of the different clans, there was no “consistent” organizing… until the 21st century.
Now, in contemporary times, the Karankawa have gathered as direct lineal descendants of our Karankawa ancestors, who are passionate about the future of our people, our prosperity, the maintenance and revitalization of our culture, and our general welfare.
We are individuals from different clans working hard to unify, with tremendous success AND difficulties along the way.
One of the difficulties we face as contemporary peoples is that the generational trauma of colonialism, genocide, and displacement still affect us, not just in our own personal lives but our community. This trauma can be seen in fragmentation of our peoples.
We are still here. And so too are those of us who go their own way. The Karankawa are few, but strong, and though we do our best to unify as one people, there will always be Karankawa that go their own path.
No matter how far they go, we acknowledge that these people will never go so far that they will not be Karankawa. We are connected, through thick and thin.
We have said before that we are a peaceful people. We do not seek to control nor understand our Karankawa relatives, but accept them, and move forward. Hopefully, together.
Where there is one voice who claims to represent many, we invite you to sit and listen and decide the path you want to walk. Ours is one of peace, unification of our people, and stewardship for our ancestral and contemporary homelands.
Plah Bewwus
Nayi awa ka
Karankawas 