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}}</ref> The Tribe was terminated in 1967, losing its 26-acre Chico Rancheria. Today, approximately one-half of the old Chico Rancheria is now owned by [[Chico State University|California State University, Chico (CSUC)]]. The 11-acre university-owned portion of the former reservation is used by CSUC's agriculture, anthropology, and archaeology students.<ref>{{Cite news |
}}</ref> The Tribe was terminated in 1967, losing its 26-acre Chico Rancheria. Today, approximately one-half of the old Chico Rancheria is now owned by [[Chico State University|California State University, Chico (CSUC)]]. The 11-acre university-owned portion of the former reservation is used by CSUC's agriculture, anthropology, and archaeology students.<ref>{{Cite news |
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Revision as of 23:50, 23 January 2018
| Regions with significant populations | |
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 California | |
| Languages | |
| English, Konkow | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, traditional tribal religions | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Maidu people |
The Mechoopda are a tribe of Maidu people, an indigenous peoples of California. They are enrolled in the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, a federally recognized tribe. Historically, the tribe has spoken Konkow, a language related to the Maidu language, and as of 2010, has created digital learning materials from old recordings of Emma Cooper, made during the 1940s as a part of the war effort.[2]
The tribe was formerly centered in a village located about 3+1⁄2 miles (5.6 km) south of contemporary Chico, California.[3] The Tribe was terminated in 1967, losing its 26-acre Chico Rancheria. Today, approximately one-half of the old Chico Rancheria is now owned by California State University, Chico (CSUC). The 11-acre university-owned portion of the former reservation is used by CSUC's agriculture, anthropology, and archaeology students.[4]
The Mechoopda regained federal recognition in 1992.
Government
The Mechoopda Indian Tribe ratified their constitution on 1 February 1998. The tribe is governed by a seven-member council.[1] The current administration is as follows:
- Tribal Chairman: Dennis Ramirez
- Vice Chairperson: Sandra Knight:
- Treasurer: Robyn Forristel
- Secretary: Roberta Lewis
- Member-at-Large: Paulita Hopper
- Member-at-Large: Cassy Wilson
- Member-at-Large: Kyle McHenry[5]
Reservation
The Chico Ranchería is a federal reservation located in Butte County. The population on the ranchería is approximately 70. Chico is the closest town.[6]
Notes
- ^ a b "Tribal Government." Archived 2012-10-22 at the Wayback Machine Mechoopda Maidu Indians. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ^ Meridith J. Cooper (2010-09-30). "Preserving Mechoopda tradition – A young tribe member creates a learning program using old recordings of the native language". Chico News & Review. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ^ "Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park". EveryTrail. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ^ "Conversation with Tribal Chairman Steve Santos". Inside Chico State – Volume 36 Number 3. Archived from the original on 2014-03-30. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Tribal Government." Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Ranchería. Tribal Council. Retrieved 13 July 2016.
- ^ "California Indians and Their Reservations: Chico Rancheria." San Diego State University Library and Information Access. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
External links
- Mechoopda Maidu Indians, official website
- Mechoopda Indian Rancheria, history
- A manufactured history? County says Mechoopda tribe not legitimate
- University Signs Agreement with Mechoopda Tribe