Hopland Band of Pomo Indians of the Hopland Rancheria explained

Group:Hopland Band of Pomo Indians of the Hopland Rancheria
Popplace:
Rels:Roundhouse religion, Christianity, Kuksu
Langs:English, Pomoan languages
Related:Pomo tribes
Population:700[1]

The Hopland Band of Pomo Indians of the Hopland Rancheria is a federally recognized tribe of Pomo people in Mendocino County, California, south of Ukiah.[2] The Hopland Band Pomos traditionally lived in the Sanel Valley.[3]

Reservation

The Hopland Pomo's reservation is the Hopland Rancheria. Approximately 700 tribal members live in the area and 50 on the ranchería.[2] The Rancheria was established in 1907 and is 40acres large.[4] It is located about 3miles east of Hopland, California.

Government

The Hopland Pomo ratified their constitution on August 20, 1981, which established a governing 7-person council.

The tribe conducts business from Hopland, California.[5]

Services and programs

The Hopland Band of Pomo Indians has a tribal education program, EPA office, health department, utility department, police department, court system, and economic development corporation.[6] The tribe owns and operates the Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino, located east of Hopland.[3]

Disenrollment

In 2016, the Hopland Band disenrolled 74 members of the tribe, ostensibly to remedy mistakes stemming from faulty processing of applications.[7]

Notable members

See also

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References

Notes and References

  1. http://www.courts.ca.gov/14901.htm
  2. http://infodome.sdsu.edu/research/guides/calindians/calinddictmp.shtml#h California Indians and Their Reservations.
  3. http://www.shokawah.com/aboutus2.php About Us.
  4. Pritzker, 140
  5. http://500nations.com/California_Tribes.asp California Tribes and Organizations.
  6. http://www.hoplandtribe.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=75&Itemid=27.
  7. Web site: Hopland tribe in turmoil. Reith. Sarah. 2016-03-14. Ukiah Daily Journal. 2016-06-26.