Mechoopda
| Total population |
|---|
| 413 enrolled members[1] |
| Regions with significant populations |
 California |
| Languages |
| Religion |
|
Christianity, traditional tribal religions |
| Related ethnic groups |
|
other Maidu people |
The Mechoopda are a tribe of Maidu people, indigenous peoples of California. They are enrolled in the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, a federally recognized tribe. Historically, the tribe has spoken Konkow, a language related to Maidu language, and as of 2010, has created digital learning materials from old recordings of Emma Cooper, made during the 1940s as a part of the war effort.[2]
The tribe was formerly centered in a village located about 31⁄2 miles (5.6 km) south of contemporary Chico.[3] The Tribe was terminated in the 1967, losing its 26-acre Chico Rancheria. "Approximately one-half of the old Chico Rancheria is now owned by Chico State University, Chico"[4]
The Mechoopda regained federal recognition in 1992.
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Government [edit]
The Mechoopda Indian Tribe ratified their constitution on 1 February 1998. The tribe is governed by a seven-member council.[1] The current administration is as follows:
- Tribal Chairman: Dennis Ramirez
- Vice Chairperson: Sandra Knight:
- Treasurer: Barbara Rose
- Secretary: B. Arlene Ward
- Member-at-Large: Paulita Hopper
- Member-at-Large: Donna Rose
- Member-at-Large: Eileen Conway.[1]
Reservation [edit]
The Chico Rancheria is a federal reservation located in Butte County. The population on the rancheria is approximately 70. Chico is the closest town.[5]
Notes [edit]
- ^ a b c "Tribal Government." Mechoopda Maidu Indians. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
- ^ Meridith J. Cooper (2010-09-30). "Preserving Mechoopda tradition - A young tribe member creates a learning program using old recordings of the native language". Chico News & Review. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ^ "Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park". EveryTrail. Retrieved 2012-07-19.
- ^ "Conversation with Tribal Chairman Steve Santos". Inside Chico State - Volume 36 Number 3. Retrieved 2013-05-08.
- ^ "California Indians and Their Reservations: Chico Rancheria." San Diego State University Library and Information Access. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
