Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California
Indian tribe in California, United States
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The Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California is a federally recognized tribe of Miwok people in Tuolumne County, California.[1][2][3] The Chicken Ranch Rancheria Miwok are central Sierra Miwok, an Indigenous people of California.[4]
Flag of the Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 11[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States ( California) | |
| Languages | |
| English, historically Central Sierra Miwok language | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Miwok tribes |
Government
The tribe conducts business from Jamestown, California. The tribe is led by an elected council.[5]
Reservation
The Chicken Ranch Rancheria is 2.85-acre parcel of land, located in Tuolumne County.[6]
Casino and resort
The tribe owns the Chicken Ranch Casino Resort in Jamestown, targeting visitors from the Bay Area, Sacramento, Reno and Fresno areas; it is approximatley an hour's driving time from Yosemite National Park. The resort has been expanded several times since 1985, when the tribe first opened a bingo hall on the site. Slot machines were added in 2000, with more expansions through the years; a hotel tower and resort were opened in the fall of 2024.[7][8]
Education
The ranchería is served by the Jamestown Elementary School District and Sonora Union High School District.