Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California explained

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.

Reservation

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]

39.6256°N -121.3278°W

Government

The tribe is managed by an elected tribal council. They hold elections every four years. Their current tribal chairman is Francis Steele.[1]

Enrollment

The tribe has approximately 304 enrolled citizens.[3] The reservation population is approximately 136.[3]

Education

The ranchería is served by the Pioneer Union Elementary School District and Oroville Union High School District.

Notable Berry Creek Rancheria members

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California . Tribal Leaders Directory . US Dept. of the Interior, Indian Affairs . 25 February 2023.
  2. http://infodome.sdsu.edu/research/guides/calindians/calinddict.shtml#b California Indians and Their Reservations.
  3. Web site: Berry Creek Rancheria . California Indians and Their Reservations: An Online Dictionary . San Diego State University . 25 February 2023.