Ramona Band of Cahuilla

Ramona Band of Cahuilla Indians
Regions with significant populations
United States ( California)
Languages

English, Cahuilla language[1]
Religion

traditional tribal religion,
Christianity (Roman Catholicism)
Related ethnic groups

Cahuilla tribes

The Ramona Band or Village of Cahuilla Mission Indians of California is a federally recognized tribe of Cahuilla Indians, located in Riverside County, California.[2]

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Reservation

The Ramona Indian Reservation was founded in 1893. It is about 560 acres (2.3 km2) large, located in Anza, California at the foot of Thomas Mountain. The land was originally Sauppalpisa territory and was a traditional gathering place for Cahuilla ceremonies.[3]

Government

The tribe's headquarters is located in Anza, California. Their current tribal chairman is Manuel Hamiton.[4]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ Eargle, 111
  2. ^ Pritzker, 120
  3. ^ "Ramona Tribal History." Ramona Band of Cahuilla Indians. (retrieved 13 May 2010)
  4. ^ "Tribal Governments by Area." National Congress of American Indians. (retrieved 13 May 2010)

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