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.
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) 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) 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 [4]
The tribe is managed by an elected tribal council. They hold elections every four years. Their current tribal chairman is Francis Steele. [2]
The tribe has approximately 304 enrolled citizens. [1] The reservation population is approximately 136. [1]
The ranchería is served by the Pioneer Union Elementary School District and Oroville Union High School District.