Group: | Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California |
Total: | 304 |
Regions: | Northern California |
Languages: | English, Konkow language |
Religions: | Kuksu religion |
Related 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[1] in Butte County.
Their reservation is 65acres, located in two separate geographical sites: one (39.5025°N -121.5044°W) near Oroville in the community of Oroville East, and the other (39.6256°N -121.3278°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.[2]
The tribe is managed by an elected tribal council. They hold elections every four years. Their current tribal chairman is Francis Steele.[1]
The tribe has approximately 304 enrolled citizens.[3] The reservation population is approximately 136.[3]
The ranchería is served by the Pioneer Union Elementary School District and Oroville Union High School District.