Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation
Indian tribe in California, United States
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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.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 700 enrolled members, 300 living on reservation[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States(  Arizona,  California) | |
| Languages | |
| Colorado River Numic language, English | |
| Religion | |
| Native American Church, Sun Dance, traditional tribal religion,[2] Christianity, Ghost Dance | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Chemehuevi people |
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]
Reservation
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]