The Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California are a Native American people based in northeastern

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, south of

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. They historical have spoken the

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, also known as Northeastern Maidu. They are a

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tribe, headquartered in Oroville in Butte County.

Reservation

Their reservation is , located in two separate geographical sites: one () near Oroville in the community of Oroville East, and the other () at the eastern edge of the community of Berry Creek, within a mile of the

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. The tribe has 304 enrolled members; 136 of whom live on the reservation.

Government

The tribe is managed by an elected tribal council. They hold elections every four years. Their current tribal chairman is Francis Steele.

Enrollment

The tribe has approximately 304 enrolled citizens. The reservation population is approximately 136.

Education

The ranchería is served by the Pioneer Union Elementary School District and

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Notable Berry Creek Rancheria members

* Frank Day (1902–1976), artist

References

External links

Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California
official website {{authority control Maidu Native American tribes in California Federally recognized tribes in the United States Butte County, California