Hopland Band of Pomo Indians of the Hopland Rancheria
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| (350[1]) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States (California) | |
| Languages | |
| English, Pomoan languages | |
| Religion | |
| Roundhouse religion, Christianity, Kuksu | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Pomo tribes |
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.[1] The Hopland Band Pomos traditionally lived in the Sanel Valley.[2]
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Reservation
The Hopland Pomo's reservation is the Hopland Rancheria. Approximately 291 tribal members live in the area and 45 on the reservation.[1] The Rancheria was established in 1907 and is 40 acres (160,000 m2) large.[3] It is located about 3 miles east of Hopland, California.
Government
The Hopland Pomo ratified their constitution on August 20, 1981, which established a governing 7-person council. The current tribal leaders are:
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- Joseph San Diego, Tribal Chairman
- Shawn Padi, Vice-Chairman
- Bernadette Mora, Treasurer
- Loretta Harjo, Secretary
- Brian Want, Member-at-Large
- Trina Vega, Member-at-Large
- Iyesha Miller, Member-at-Large.[4]
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.[2]
See also
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Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 California Indians and Their Reservations. San Diego State University Library and Information Access. 2009 . Retrieved 3 August 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 About Us. Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino. (3 August 2009)
- ↑ Pritzker, 140
- ↑ [1] Hopland Band of Pomo Indians . Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ↑ California Tribes and Organizations. 500 Nations. . Retrieved 3 August 2009.
- ↑ [2] Hopland Band of Pomo Indians. . Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hopland Rancheria
References
- Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN 978-0-19-513877-1
