| Total population |
|---|
| 55[1] |
| Regions with significant populations |
| United States ( California) |
| Languages |
| Religion |
|
Roundhouse religion, Christianity |
| Related ethnic groups |
The Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria is a federally recognized ranchería of Wintun Indians from central California.[4]
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The tribe's reservation is the Colusa Rancheria, also known as the Cachildehe Rancheria. It is located in Colusa County, California and was founded in 1907.[2] The average elevation is 59 feet (18 m), and the ranchería is 573 acres (2.32 km2) large. 273 acres (1.10 km2) are in federal trust and 300 acres (1.2 km2) are owned privately by the tribe. Population is approximately 77.[4]
The Colusa Indian Colony is governed by a democratically elected tribal council. They are headquartered in Colusa, California, and their current tribal chairperson is Daniel Gomez.[5]
Traditionally, the tribe spoke the Wintu language, a Wintuan language of the Penutian language family.[3] The Colusa Indian Community Council published a language book and are working on language CDs and DVDs to help foster language preservation.[6]
The tribe owns and operates the Colusa Casino Resort, Seasons Buffet, Wintun Dinnerhouse, and Jack's Lounge, all located in Colusa.[7]
The Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians, with 45 original members, ratified their constitution and by-laws on November 23, 1941. In 1969 the tribe built a traditional roundhouse and refurbished it in 1993.[6]