Tubatulabal Tribe (teh-bat-too-la-bal)

Tubatulabal Tribe (teh-bat-too-la-bal) Official page of the Tubatulabals of Kern Valley, PO Box 833, Weldon, CA. 93283 and blended in with the Yokuts people there.

The Kern River Valley has been the home of three (3) distinct bands which are collectively named Tubatulabal. Our tribe has been in the Kern River Valley for 2500 to 4000 years (maybe longer). The three (3) bands that comprise the Tubatulabal Indian Tribe are the:

palagewan (North Fork Kern River, Johnsondale, Fairview, Riverkern, Chico Flat, Chico Canyon, Bull Run, Cannell Meadow, Kernville, Key

sville, Isabella, Miracle Hot Springs, to the mouth of the Kern River Canyon entrance. pakanapul (South Fork Kern River, South Slope of Mount Whitney, Fish Creek, Black Rock, Rock House, Kennedy Meadows, Lamont Meadows, Owens Peak, Walker Pass, Canebrake, Onyx, Weldon, Nicolls Peak, Isabella. Bankalachi "toloim" (Greenhorn Mountains, Poso Flat, Basket Pass, Basket Basin, Split Mountain, Black Mountain, North Deer Creek, North White River. Of the Tubatulabal who have survived European contact, the majority are pakanapul people. There are few known Bankalachi "toloim" and palagewan band members in the Tubatulabal Tribe. However, many Bankalachi "toloim" and palagewan people most likely re-settled on the Tule River Indian Reservation, Porterville California Tulare County and blended in with the Yokuts people there. Palagewan people have most likely assimilated with the pakanapul, as a result, the only spoken Tubatulabal language is of the pakanapul people. The pakanapul speak the "paka' anil" dialect (note: no upper case in paka' anil dialect). Today, the "paka' anil" dialect is being revitalized by the pakanapul language program, office located next door to the Tubatulabal Tribal Office. However, many Bankalachi and palagewan people most likely re-settled on the Tule River Indian Reservation, Porterville, CA (Tulare County). The Palagewan people who stayed in the North Fork Kern River area most likely assimilated with the pakanapul. As a result, the only spoken Tubatulabal language is of the pakanapul people. Today, the "paka' anil" dialect is being revitalized by the pakanapul language program.

Newly Installed panels, 10 years of collaboration with the ACOE and USFS, Thanks to all who made this happen.
08/22/2026

Newly Installed panels, 10 years of collaboration with the ACOE and USFS, Thanks to all who made this happen.

Thank you to the Tejon Tribe for making this happen.
07/27/2026

Thank you to the Tejon Tribe for making this happen.

Great Day Saturday! 9 am Council meeting11 am Membership meetingViewing of 11 repatriated baskets.Movie Night! Back pack...
07/26/2026

Great Day Saturday!
9 am Council meeting
11 am Membership meeting
Viewing of 11 repatriated baskets.
Movie Night! Back pack giveaway!
Indian Taco fundraiser for future activities.
Thank you to all participants, volunteers, and a special thank you to our Coordinator Christina Carvajal for putting all this together.

Don’t forget Indian Tacos, and Movie night tonight! and school supplies for the children.
07/26/2026

Don’t forget Indian Tacos, and Movie night tonight! and school supplies for the children.

Sponsored by Rooted in Tradition and TKV, Paint Night turned out great! Thank You to our Outreach Coordinator and Partic...
07/22/2026

Sponsored by Rooted in Tradition and TKV, Paint Night turned out great! Thank You to our Outreach Coordinator and Participants…creating a stress free, relaxed environment to show your creativity, and being able to catch up with family and friends…and of course good food!

For our Allotment heirs…FYI
07/14/2026

For our Allotment heirs…FYI

New digital platform streamlines probate process, improves transparency, and reduces delays

Movie Night! Open to the Community! Sponsored by Tubatulabals of Kern Valley, Indian Tacos, Popcorn and drinks available...
07/07/2026

Movie Night! Open to the Community! Sponsored by Tubatulabals of Kern Valley, Indian Tacos, Popcorn and drinks available for sale provided by The Piliili Wagon. Come on out and Enjoy!
Questions? Send private message or [email protected], Thank you

07/03/2026

Paint Night, 5 spots left.

Paint night, focusing on wellness…class is open to 15 people maximum (18 and above) Tribal Members will have priority. I...
07/01/2026

Paint night, focusing on wellness…class is open to 15 people maximum (18 and above) Tribal Members will have priority. If you would like to attend, please contact emails located at the bottom of this flyer. tüwü

04/23/2026

Stewardship staff from the Tubatulabal of Kern River Valley (TKRV) came out to install water bars on our road leading into Hanning Flat North. We got this help from our neighbors in part with support by Audubon's Knowledge Sharing Grant with TKRV.

Richardo and Christian Carvajal using the Kwolokam tractor while Chris Sellers, out of the photo provided tractor operation and road repair expertise. We put in about 8 water bars this morning and finished this section of the road.

With an El Nino projected for this year, these water bars might reduce road erosion and save us some damage later in the year.

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PO BOX 833
Weldon, CA

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+17602993048

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