Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation of the Cortina Rancheria facts for kids
General location of the Cortina Rancheria
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| Total population | |
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| 117 enrolled members, 19 rancheria residents |
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| Regions with significant populations | |
| Colusa County, California | |
| Languages | |
| English, formerly Wintu | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Wintun (Nomlaki and Patwin), Yokuts |
The Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation of the Cortina Rancheria is a federally recognized tribe of Indigenous people of California. This means the United States government officially recognizes them as a Native American tribe. They are part of the Wintun people, who have lived in California for a very long time.
Historically, the Wintun people spoke Wintuan languages. Today, members of the Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation mainly speak English. The tribe's main office is in Williams, California. They have about 270 members. In the past, they were known by other names, like the Cortina Indian Rancheria.
Their Home: Cortina Rancheria
The Cortina Rancheria is a special area of land set aside for the tribe. It is located in Colusa County, California. The rancheria sits about 1,312 feet (400 meters) above sea level.
This land covers 640 acres, which is about one square mile. It is located about 70 miles northwest of Sacramento. It is also about 15 miles west of Arbuckle, California. In 2010, 21 people lived on the rancheria.
What They Do: Community Activities
The Kletsel Dehe Wintun Nation works on important projects for their community. For example, they have teamed up with California State University, Chico. Together, they study water quality and how to clean water. This helps make sure their community has safe drinking water.
