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Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation

Indian tribe in California, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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The Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation (Colorado River Numic language: Nüwüwü) is a federally recognized tribe of Chemehuevi people, who are the southernmost branch of Southern Paiute people.

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To celebrate their organization under the Indian Reorganization Act, tribal recognition, and ratifying their constitution, the tribe hosts Nuwuvi Days, an annual festival held during the first weekend in June.[3]

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Reservation

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Location of Chemehuevi Reservation
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The Chemehuevi Reservation borders the western shore of Lake Havasu

The Chemehuevi Reservation (34°24′42″N 114°21′21″W) is located in San Bernardino County, California, bordering Lake Havasu for 25 miles (40 km) and along the Colorado River. The reservation is 30,653 acres (12,405 ha) large and has a population of 345.[4]

Government

The Chemehuevi Indian Tribe's headquarters is located in Havasu Lake, California. The tribe is governed by a democratically elected, nine-member tribal council.[5]

Economic development

The tribe owns and operates Havasu Landing Resort, Casino and Hotel on Lake Havasu, near Needles, California.[6]

Cemetery

The Chemehuevi Indian Cemetery is located at 34°07′44″N 116°31′14″W.[7][8]

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