About TAS
The Tsurai Ancestral Society is a committed steward of the Tsurai Village. We participate in local, state, and federal government processes when advocating for protection and management of the Tsurai Village. We work closely with the Yurok Tribe as our village is a Yurok Tribe village. We are not affiliated with any other Tribe, Rancheria or organization.
It is important to us to maintain public access and responsible planning, while promoting protection and preservation for future generations to enjoy.
Canoe Carving
Axel Lindgren Jr carved several canoes with donated redwood logs for educational purposes. Sometimes the logs wouldn’t have been traditionally chosen because of their condition and flaws. However, he used the opportunity to education hundreds of people on the side of Main St in Trinidad about this elegant Yurok art form. As he was once quoted saying, he would work for 20 minutes, and talk for 2 hours as passerby’s and public would stop to inquire about this unique sight. His wife Bonnie recalls it was common place for him to bring these new found friends home for lunch. His work to preserve and maintain Yurok traditions went beyond canoe making, but this was one avenue that reached so many people. You can still find his canoes in several places including Sumeg Village and the Trinidad Museum.
Axel Lindgren Jr taught many school children as a presenter on Tsurai and Yurok culture. In this video, he is answering a question on Yurok culture and his family’s standing within the village.
Video used with permission from Bonnie Lindgren, all rights to its likeness and content are reserved. May not be used or duplicated without written permission.