Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California

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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 acre, located in two separate geographical sites: one (39.5025°N, -121.50444°W) near Oroville in the community of Oroville East, and the other (39.62556°N, -121.32778°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. 39.62564°N, -121.32778°W

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

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