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.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 304[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Northern California | |
| Languages | |
| English, Konkow language | |
| Religion | |
| Kuksu religion | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Maidu peoples |
They are a federally recognized Maidu tribe headquartered in Oroville[2] in Butte County.
Reservation
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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) 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) 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]
Government
editThe tribe is managed by an elected tribal council. They hold elections every four years. Their current tribal chairman is Francis Steele.[2]
Enrollment
editThe tribe has approximately 304 enrolled citizens.[1] The reservation population is approximately 136.[1]
Education
editThe ranchería is served by the Pioneer Union Elementary School District and Oroville Union High School District.
Notable Berry Creek Rancheria members
edit- Frank Day (1902–1976), artist
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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
edit- Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, official website