The Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California are a federally recognized Native American tribe based in northeastern California, south of Lassen Peak. They historically have spoken the Konkow language, also known as Northeastern Maidu.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 304[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Northern California | |
| Languages | |
| English, Konkow language | |
| Religion | |
| Kuksu religion | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Maidu peoples |
They are a federally recognized Maidu tribe headquartered in Oroville[2]inButte 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 / 39.50250; -121.50444) 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 / 39.62556; -121.32778) 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 / 39.625641; -121.327781[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.