Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation
{{Short description|Indian tribe in California, United States}}
{{Infobox Ethnic group
| group = Chemehuevi Indian Tribe
| native_name =
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| flag =
| flag_caption = Flag of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe
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| popplace = {{Flag|United States}}
({{Flag|Arizona}}, {{Flag|California}})
| rels = Native American Church, Sun Dance, traditional tribal religion,[http://www.everyculture.com/North-America/Northern-Paiute-Religion-and-Expressive-Culture.html " Northern Paiute – Religion and Expressive Culture ".] Countries and Their Cultures. Retrieved 8 December 2009. Christianity, Ghost Dance
| langs = Colorado River Numic language, English
| related = other Chemehuevi people
| population = 700 enrolled members, 300 living on reservation[http://www.courts.ca.gov/14781.htm "Chemehuevi Indian Tribal Court."] California Courts. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
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The Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation (Colorado River Numic language: Nüwüwü) is a federally recognized tribe of Chemehuevi people, who are the southernmost branch of Southern Paiute people.
To celebrate their organization under the Indian Reorganization Act, tribal recognition, and ratifying their constitution, the tribe hosts Nuwuvi Days, an annual festival held during the first weekend in June.[http://www.chemehuevi.net/newsnuwuvi.php "Nuwuvi Days."] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130327135006/http://www.chemehuevi.net/newsnuwuvi.php |date=March 27, 2013 }} Chemehuevi Indian Tribe. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
Reservation
File:0585R Chemehuevi Reservation Locator Map.svg
The Chemehuevi Reservation ({{coord|34|24|42|N|114|21|21|W|scale:250000_source:GNIS|display=inline}}) is located in San Bernardino County, California, bordering Lake Havasu for {{convert|25|mi|km}} and along the Colorado River. The reservation is {{convert|30653|acre|ha}} large and has a population of 345.[http://library.sdsu.edu/guides/sub2.php?id=195&pg=193 "Chemehuevi Reservation."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160104052831/http://library.sdsu.edu/guides/sub2.php?id=195&pg=193 |date=2016-01-04 }} SDSU: California Indians and Their Reservations. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
Government
The Chemehuevi Indian Tribe's headquarters is located in Havasu Lake, California. The tribe is governed by a democratically elected, nine-member tribal council.[http://www.chemehuevi.net/govcouncil.php "Tribal Council."] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140423005425/http://www.chemehuevi.net/govcouncil.php |date=April 23, 2014 }} Chemehuevi Indian Tribe. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
Economic development
The tribe owns and operates Havasu Landing Resort, Casino and Hotel on Lake Havasu, near Needles, California.[http://www.havasulanding.com/ "Havasu Landing Resort and Casino."] Retrieved 25 June 2013.
Cemetery
The Chemehuevi Indian Cemetery is located at {{coord|34|07|44|N|116|31|14|W|scale:250000|display=inline}}.{{GNIS|240505|Chemehuevi Indian Cemetery}}[http://www.29palmshistorical.com/historicSites/ChemehueviBurialGrounds.php 29 Palms Historical Society: Chemehuevi Burial Grounds]
Notes
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References
- D'Azevedo, Warren L., Volume Editor. Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 11: Great Basin'. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1986. {{ISBN|978-0-16-004581-3}}.
- Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. {{ISBN|978-0-19-513877-1}}.
External links
- [http://www.chemehuevi.net Chemehuevi Indian Tribe] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170122191138/http://www.chemehuevi.net/ |date=2017-01-22 }}, official website
- [https://chemehuevi.org/] official website
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