Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California
Total population | |
---|---|
304[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Northern California | |
Languages | |
English, Konkow language | |
Religion | |
Kuksu religion | |
Related ethnic groups | |
other Maidu peoples |
The Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California are a federally recognized Native American tribe based in northeastern California, south of Lassen Peak. They historically have spoken the Konkow language, also known as Northeastern Maidu.
They are a federally recognized Maidu tribe headquartered in Oroville[2] in Butte County.
Reservation
Their reservation is 65 acres (260,000 m2), located in two separate geographical sites: one (39°30′09″N 121°30′16″W / 39.50250°N 121.50444°W / 39.50250; -121.50444) near Oroville in the community of Oroville East, and the other (39°37′32″N 121°19′40″W / 39.62556°N 121.32778°W / 39.62556; -121.32778) at the eastern edge of the community of Berry Creek, within a mile of the Feather River. The tribe has 304 enrolled members, 136 of whom live on the reservation.[3]
39°37′32″N 121°19′40″W / 39.625641°N 121.327781°W / 39.625641; -121.327781[4]
Government
The tribe is managed by an elected tribal council. They hold elections every four years. Their current tribal chairman is Francis Steele.[2]
Enrollment
The tribe has approximately 304 enrolled citizens.[1] The reservation population is approximately 136.[1]
Education
The ranchería is served by the Pioneer Union Elementary School District and Oroville Union High School District.
Notable Berry Creek Rancheria members
- Frank Day (1902–1976), artist
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Berry Creek Rancheria". California Indians and Their Reservations: An Online Dictionary. San Diego State University. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ a b "Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California". Tribal Leaders Directory. US Dept. of the Interior, Indian Affairs. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ California Indians and Their Reservations. Archived 2009-02-05 at the Wayback Machine San Diego State University Library and Information Access. 2009 (retrieved 24 Feb 2009)
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Berry Creek Rancheria
External links
- Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, official website
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