Hopland Band of Pomo Indians of the Hopland Rancheria

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Reservation

The Hopland Pomo's reservation is the Hopland Rancheria. Approximately 291 tribal members live in the area and 45 on the reservation.[1] The Rancheria was established in 1907 and is 40 acres (160,000 m2) large.[3] It is located about 3 miles east of Hopland, California.

Government

The Hopland Pomo ratified their constitution on August 20, 1981, which established a governing 7-person council. The current tribal leaders are:

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  • Joseph San Diego, Tribal Chairman
  • Shawn Padi, Vice-Chairman
  • Bernadette Mora, Treasurer
  • Loretta Harjo, Secretary
  • Brian Want, Member-at-Large
  • Trina Vega, Member-at-Large
  • Iyesha Miller, Member-at-Large.[4]

The tribe conducts business from Hopland, California.[5]

Services and programs

The Hopland Band of Pomo Indians has a tribal education program, EPA office, health department, utility department, police department, court system, and economic development corporation.[6] The tribe owns and operates the Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino, located east of Hopland.[2]

See also

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Notes

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References

  • Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN 978-0-19-513877-1

External links

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 California Indians and Their Reservations. San Diego State University Library and Information Access. 2009 . Retrieved 3 August 2009.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 About Us. Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino. (3 August 2009)
  3. ↑ Pritzker, 140
  4. ↑ [1] Hopland Band of Pomo Indians . Retrieved 15 January 2011.
  5. ↑ California Tribes and Organizations. 500 Nations. . Retrieved 3 August 2009.
  6. ↑ [2] Hopland Band of Pomo Indians. . Retrieved 15 January 2011.
  7. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hopland Rancheria
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