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Blue King Inc., owned by the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians, operates as a tribal lending entity, subjecting users to the laws and jurisdiction of the tribe. Willow Glen Smoke Shop, established in 2011 by Chukchansi Inc., is a tribal-owned retailer offering Native American tobacco products in California.
Other companies are in the pipeline to take advantage of the benefits afforded Native American tribes in contracting with the federal government. The Susanville Indian Rancheria Corporation (SIRCO) manages 120 housing units in Herlong, California for the Rancheria. Current occupancy rate is over 94%.
A map of California tribal groups and languages at the time of European contact. The Indigenous peoples of California are the Indigenous inhabitants who have previously lived or currently live within the current boundaries of California before and after the arrival of Europeans.
Harrah's Northern California is a tribal casino owned by the tribe and located on its reservation. Caesars Entertainment manages the casino and licenses the Harrah's name to the tribe. The casino has 71,000 square feet (6,600 m 2 ) of gaming space with 20 table games and about 1,000 slot machines .
In the 21st century, language revitalization began among some California tribes. [13] The Land Back movement has taken shape in the state with more support to return land to tribes. [14] [15] [16] There is a growing recognition by California of Native peoples' environmental knowledge to improve ecosystems and mitigate wildfires. [17]
The United States Congress enacted the Rancheria Termination Act in 1953, which terminated federal trust responsibilities to the Auburn Band, among many other California Indian tribes. Only a 2.8-acre (11,000 m 2 ) parcel of land with a park and a church remained after the government sold the Auburn Rancheria land.
Indigenous tribal and languages regions of California. This is a category for federally recognized tribes, bands, governments, and rancherias of Indigenous peoples of California. See also: Classification of Native Americans: California Region tribes and groups list
The Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel is recognized by the United States Government as a Sovereign Government. The Santa Ysabel Band is headquartered in Santa Ysabel, California. They are governed by a democratically elected tribal council. Bernice Paipa is their current tribal chairperson and Brandie Taylor is the vice chairwoman.