Big Sandy Rancheria

Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians
Total population
108[1]
Regions with significant populations
United States ( California)
Languages

English, Western Mono[2]
Religion

traditional tribal religion, formerly Ghost Dance[3]
Related ethnic groups

other Mono tribes

The Big Sandy Rancheria of Mono Indians of California is a ranchería and federally recognized tribe of Western Mono Indians (Monache) is located in Fresno County, California.[4]

Contents

Reservation

The Big Sandy Rancheria, located in Fresno County, is 228 acres (0.92 km2) large. In 1990, 38 tribal members lived on the reservation.[3] In 2009, approximately 96 out of 108 enrolled tribal members lived on the reservation.[4] The reservation is very secluded, and the tribal headquarters is situated within a ring of houses.[5]

Government

Big Sandy Rancheria's tribal headquarters is located in Auberry, California. They are governed by a democratically elected, five-person tribal council. The current administration is as follows:

  • Elizabeth Kipp, Tribal Chairperson
  • Miles Baty, Vice Chairperson
  • Johnny Baty, Treasurer
  • Lisa D. Garcia, Secretary
  • Arrow Sample, Member-at-Large[6]

Economic development

The tribe owns and operates the Mono Wind Casino and Broken Arrow Restaurant in Auberry.[7]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ "California Indians and Their Reservations." San Diego State University Library and Information Access. 2009 (retrieved 17 May 2010)
  2. ^ Eargle, 88
  3. ^ a b Pritzker, 136
  4. ^ a b California Indians and Their Reservations. SDSU Library and Information Access. (retrieved 17 May 2010)
  5. ^ Eargle, 101
  6. ^ "Government." Big Sandy Rancheria Band of Western Mono Indians.(retrieved 17 May 2010)
  7. ^ "Mono Wind Casino." 500 Nations. (retrieved 17 May 2010)

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Municipalities and communities of Fresno County, California, USA
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