Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians
The Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California is a federally recognized tribe of Concow and Maidu people in Butte County.[1][2] Concow, or Konkow, people are the northwestern or foothill branch of the Maidu people, who traditionally spoke the Concow language[3]
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| unknown | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States ( California) | |
| Languages | |
| English, traditionally Concow and Maidu | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Concow and Maidu people |
Government edit
Mooretown Rancheria is headquartered in Oroville, California.[4] The tribe is governed by a democratically elected, tribal council, and the current tribal chairperson is Ben Clark.[4]
History edit
https://mooretowndistributees.com/, Original Mooretown Distributees. All records are from BIA FOIA request.
Education edit
The ranchería is served by the Palermo Union Elementary School District and Oroville Union High School District.
Reservation edit
The Mooretown Rancheria is a federally recognized ranchería with an area of 109 acres.[1] It is located in the community of Oroville East, in suburban Oroville. Other nearby communities include South Oroville and Palermo.
Economic development edit
The tribe owns and operates the Feather Falls Casino, Feather Falls Casino Brewing Company, The Lodge at Feather Falls Casino, KOA Kampground, Feather Falls Mini Mart, and the Feather Smoke Shop, all located in Oroville.[5]
See also edit
Notes edit
- ^ a b "Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians." 30 September 2013 at the Wayback Machine SDSU: California Indians and Their Reservations. 2011. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ Pritkzer 133
- ^ Pritzker 132
- ^ a b "Tribal Directory." 15 September 2015 at the Wayback Machine National Congress of American Indians. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
- ^ "Moretown Rancheria." 29 July 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 19 November 2012.
References edit
- Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN 978-0-19-513877-1
External links edit
- Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, official website
- Tribal History, Feather Falls