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Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California
The Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California are a federally recognized Native American tribe based in northeastern California, south of Lassen Peak. They historically have spoken the Konkow language, also known as Northeastern Maidu. They are a federally recognized Maidu tribe headquartered in Oroville[2] in Butte County. Reservation Their reservation is 65 acres (260,000 m2), located in two separate geographical sites: one (39°30′09″N 121°30′16″W / 39.50250°N 121.50444°W) near Oroville in the community of Oroville East, and the other (39°37′32″N 121°19′40″W / 39.62556°N 121.32778°W) at the eastern edge of the community of Berry Creek, within a mile of the Feather River. The tribe has 304 enrolled members, 136 of whom live on the reservation.[3] 39°37′32″N 121°19′40″W / 39.625641°N 121.327781°W[4] GovernmentThe tribe is managed by an elected tribal council. They hold elections every four years. Their current tribal chairman is Francis Steele.[2] EnrollmentThe tribe has approximately 304 enrolled citizens.[1] The reservation population is approximately 136.[1] EducationThe ranchería is served by the Pioneer Union Elementary School District and Oroville Union High School District. Notable Berry Creek Rancheria members
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