Feather Falls Casino Indian Tribe
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| unknown | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States (California) | |
| Languages | |
| English, traditionally Concow and Maidu | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Concow and Maidu people |
Feather Falls Casino & Lodge was built by the Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians in 1996. Since then, It has grown to become a stay and play destination with 800 slot machines, blackjack and poker, a microbrewery and buffet, two cocktail lounges, an onsite hotel and a campground all located in beautiful Northern California. Feather Falls Casino brewpub is first in the country. The Feather Falls Casino Brewery that opened last week is the first tribe-owned casino with a brewery in the U.S. The Casino is located in Oroville, California, about 20 minute drive southeast of Chico. Federally Recognized Indian Tribe Since 1915 COVID-19 Preparedness Plan for the Enterprise Rancheria Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribal Office. The Tribe is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our staff, tribal members, and visitors.
The Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California is a federally recognized tribe of Concow and Maidu people in Butte County.[1][2] Concow, or Konkow, people are the northwestern or foothill branch of the Maidu people, who traditionally spoke the Concow language[3]
Government[edit]
Mooretown Rancheria is headquartered in Oroville, California.[4] The tribe is governed by a democratically elected, tribal council, and the current tribal chairperson is Ben Clark.[4]
History[edit]
https://mooretowndistributees.com/, Original Mooretown Distributees. All records are from BIA FOIA request.
Reservation[edit]
The Mooretown Rancheria is a federally recognized ranchería with an area of 109 acres.[1] It is located in the community of Oroville East, in suburban Oroville. Other nearby communities include South Oroville and Palermo.
Economic development[edit]
The tribe owns and operates the Feather Falls Casino, Feather Falls Casino Brewing Company, The Lodge at Feather Falls Casino, KOA Kampground, Feather Falls Mini Mart, and the Feather Smoke Shop, all located in Oroville.[5]
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ ab'Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians.'SDSU: California Indians and Their Reservations. 2011. Retrieved 19 Nov 2012.
- ^Pritkzer 133
- ^Pritzker 132
- ^ ab'Tribal Directory.'National Congress of American Indians. Retrieved 19 Nov 2012.
- ^'Moretown Rancheria.' Retrieved 19 Nov 2012.
References[edit]
- Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN978-0-19-513877-1
External links[edit]
- Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, official website
- Tribal History, Feather Falls
Coordinates: 39°28′10″N121°31′08″W / 39.46944°N 121.51889°W
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| unknown | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States (California) | |
| Languages | |
| English, traditionally Concow and Maidu | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Concow and Maidu people |
The Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California is a federally recognized tribe of Concow and Maidu people in Butte County.[1][2] Concow, or Konkow, people are the northwestern or foothill branch of the Maidu people, who traditionally spoke the Concow language[3]
Government[edit]
Feather Falls Casino Indian Tribe Casino
Mooretown Rancheria is headquartered in Oroville, California.[4] The tribe is governed by a democratically elected, tribal council, and the current tribal chairperson is Ben Clark.[4]
History[edit]
https://mooretowndistributees.com/, Original Mooretown Distributees. All records are from BIA FOIA request.
Reservation[edit]
Feather Falls Casino Indian Tribe Shawnee
The Mooretown Rancheria is a federally recognized ranchería with an area of 109 acres.[1] It is located in the community of Oroville East, in suburban Oroville. Other nearby communities include South Oroville and Palermo.
Economic development[edit]
The tribe owns and operates the Feather Falls Casino, Feather Falls Casino Brewing Company, The Lodge at Feather Falls Casino, KOA Kampground, Feather Falls Mini Mart, and the Feather Smoke Shop, all located in Oroville.[5]
Feather Falls Casino Indian Tribe Reservations
See also[edit]
Notes[edit]
- ^ ab'Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians.'SDSU: California Indians and Their Reservations. 2011. Retrieved 19 Nov 2012.
- ^Pritkzer 133
- ^Pritzker 132
- ^ ab'Tribal Directory.'National Congress of American Indians. Retrieved 19 Nov 2012.
- ^'Moretown Rancheria.' Retrieved 19 Nov 2012.
References[edit]
- Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN978-0-19-513877-1
External links[edit]
- Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, official website
- Tribal History, Feather Falls
Coordinates: 39°28′10″N121°31′08″W / 39.46944°N 121.51889°W