Berry Creek Rancheria
of Maidu Indians of California
Total population
304[1]
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 Native American people based in northeastern California, south of Lassen Peak. They historical have spoken the Konkow language, also known as Northeastern Maidu.

They are a federally recognized Maidu tribe, headquartered in Oroville[2] in Butte County.

Reservation

Location of Berry Creek Rancheria

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 / 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.[3]

39°37′32″N 121°19′40″W / 39.625641°N 121.327781°W / 39.625641; -121.327781[4]

Government

The tribe is managed by an elected tribal council. They hold elections every four years. Their current tribal chairman is Francis Steele.[2]

Enrollment

The tribe has approximately 304 enrolled citizens.[1] The reservation population is approximately 136.[1]

Education

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

Notable Berry Creek Rancheria members

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Berry Creek Rancheria". California Indians and Their Reservations: An Online Dictionary. San Diego State University. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  2. 1 2 "Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California". Tribal Leaders Directory. US Dept. of the Interior, Indian Affairs. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  3. ↑ 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)
  4. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Berry Creek Rancheria
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