Jon Walton - CEO, Yurok Telecommunications

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Written By Kevin Klingbeil

Jon Walton is the CEO of Yurok Telecommunications.

“For centuries, the Yurok people have lived in harmony with the land, river, and sky. The river sustains us, and the condor watches over us. Now, Yurok Telecommunications Corporation connects us to new opportunities, helping our traditions thrive in a changing world.

Our mission is to honor the wisdom of our ancestors while embracing modern tools. By providing reliable, affordable internet, we’re not just connecting homes—we’re creating pathways for our people to carry their stories, culture, and strength into the future.”

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Unlocking Opportunity: How Developing Tribal Broadband Advances Communities and Business Services
Informational Session, January 2025
Tribal Data, Techology, Energy & Broadband, Unlocking Opporunity
Unlocking Opportunity: How Developing Tribal Broadband Advances Communities and Business Services
Informational Session, January 2025
Tribal Data, Techology, Energy & Broadband, Unlocking Opporunity

Broadband and telecommunications, are sectors that represent areas of significant infrastructural need with tribal and Native lands, provide tremendous current opportunities for significant funding, and offer fertile ground for new partnerships with non-Native entities and governments.

Informational Session, January 2025
Tribal Data, Techology, Energy & Broadband, Unlocking Opporunity
 
Kevin Klingbeil
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