Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians facts for kids
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 162 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States ( California) |
|
| Languages | |
| English | |
| Religion | |
| Roundhouse religion, Kuksu, Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Wintun and Wailaki peoples |
The Grindstone Indian Rancheria of Wintun-Wailaki Indians is a special group of Native American people. They are made up of Wintun and Wailaki Indians. This tribe lives in northern California. Being a "federally recognized tribe" means the United States government officially recognizes them. They have their own land called a ranchería. In 2010, about 164 people were part of this tribe.
The Grindstone Rancheria Home
The tribe's home is called the Grindstone Rancheria. It is located in Glenn County, California. This special land was set aside for the tribe in 1907. It covers an area of about 120 acres (0.49 square kilometers). Most of the tribe's members, about 98 out of 162, live on the rancheria. The closest town to the rancheria is Elk Creek. It is about 5 miles (8 kilometers) to the south.
Learning and Schools
The children and young people on the Grindstone Rancheria go to schools in the Stony Creek Joint Unified School District. This school district helps make sure everyone gets a good education.
Native Languages of the Tribe
In the past, members of the tribe spoke two main languages. One was the Wailaki language. The other was Wintun. Wintun is part of a larger group of languages called Wintuan languages. These are part of the Penutian language family. Sadly, the Wailaki language is no longer spoken today. The Wintun language also has very few people who still speak it.
