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Hopland Band of Pomo Indians of the Hopland Rancheria
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The Hopland Band of Pomo Indians of the Hopland Rancheria is a federally recognized tribe of Pomo people in Mendocino County, California, south of Ukiah.[2] The Hopland Band Pomos traditionally lived in the Sanel Valley.[3]
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Reservation
The Hopland Pomo's reservation is the Hopland Rancheria. Approximately 700 tribal members live in the area and 50 on the ranchería.[2] The Rancheria was established in 1907 and is 40 acres (160,000 m2) large.[4] It is located about three miles (5 km) east of Hopland, California.[5]
Government
The Hopland Pomo ratified their constitution on August 20, 1981, which established a governing 7-person council.
The tribe conducts business from Hopland, California.[6]
Services and programs
The Hopland Band of Pomo Indians has a tribal education program, EPA office, health department, utility department, police department, court system, and economic development corporation.[7] The tribe owns and operates the Hopland Sho-Ka-Wah Casino, located east of Hopland.[3]
Disenrollment
In 2016, the Hopland Band disenrolled 74 members of the tribe, ostensibly to remedy mistakes stemming from faulty processing of applications.[8]
Notable members
- Susan Billy, basket maker
- Susan Santiago Billy (1884–1968), basket maker
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