| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 304 | |
| 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 in Butte County.
Reservation
Their reservation is 65 acres (260,000 m), 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.
39°37′32″N 121°19′40″W / 39.625641°N 121.327781°W / 39.625641; -121.327781
Government
The tribe is managed by an elected tribal council. They hold elections every four years. Their current tribal chairman is Francis Steele.
Enrollment
The tribe has approximately 304 enrolled citizens. The reservation population is approximately 136.
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
- ^ "Berry Creek Rancheria". California Indians and Their Reservations: An Online Dictionary. San Diego State University. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "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
| Municipalities and communities of Butte County, California, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| County seat: Oroville | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |