Membership
Applications to YSC are accepted throughout the year
Proof of Yaqui Ancestry
Membership applications must be accompanied by documentation of your Yaqui ancestry tracing to Sonoran Yaqui Villages, Settlements, Missions, or Pueblos. Acceptable documents are:
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Birth Certificates
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Marriage Certificates
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Census Records
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Baptism Records
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Death Records
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Naturalization Records, etc
Applications received without documentation will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration
Genealogy Research
Yaquis of Southern California does not perform genealogy research. Applicants must conduct their own family interviews and/or register with online genealogy platforms like Ancestry, My Heritage, Family Search etc. to acquire pertinent records. Please do not request research assistance.
Application Forms
An application form is a request to join the Yoemem Kombicha Californiapo community, which bears a responsibility of reciprocity. We expect members to participate in culture and language workshops, gatherings and ceremonies as well as demonstrate the respectful behavior of our sacred Yo'yowam (Ancestors). Application forms can be downloaded using the "Application" button below .