People / tribal nation

Kato

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Cahto, also written Kato, is associated with the Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria in northern California.

Explore on the map: California; See each region’s evidence for historical or present-day scope.
Homeland / region: Mendocino County, California
Research depth: Source guide
Source collection: 2 annotated resources · 2 Indigenous-led
Inspected sources: 0 substantive works · selected content reviewed
Initial adequacy: Not assessed
Compiled: October 19, 2026

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Identity and homelands

Cahto, also written Kato, is associated with the Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria in northern California.

Read the sources [1] Cahto Tribe

Historical context

The Tribe’s introduction explains the Long Valley villages and the name Tlokyáhan, “Grass People,” alongside the name Cahto.

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Living communities and further study

Its public introduction discusses homeland, language loss, and cultural symbols. The government home page provides access to the present tribal institution.

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Sources & further reading

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Indigenous-ledCahto TribeSource 1

About the Cahto Tribe

Community-produced reading on identity, history, cultural continuity, and present-day priorities.

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Access recorded: October 19, 2026

https://cahtotribe-nsn.gov/about/

IdentityHistoryCulture

Indigenous-ledCahto TribeSource 2

Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria