Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California facts for kids
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| Total population | |
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| 477 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States (California) | |
| Languages | |
| English, Pomoan languages | |
| Religion | |
| Roundhouse religion, Christianity, Kuksu | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Pomo tribes |
The Robinson Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California is a group of Pomo people. They are a federally recognized tribe. This means the United States government officially recognizes them. They live in Lake County, California.
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About the Robinson Rancheria Home
The Robinson Pomo people live on the Robinson Rancheria. This is their special land. It is made up of two areas in Lake County. These two areas are about eight miles apart. Together, they cover about 113 acres. The larger part is 107 acres. The smaller part is to the west.
About 477 people are part of the tribe. Of these, 153 live on the rancheria. The land is close to the towns of Nice, Upper Lake, and North Lakeport. The tribe runs its main office from Nice, California.
A Look at Robinson Rancheria History
In 1956, the U.S. government stopped its official ties with the tribe. This was part of a policy called "termination." But a court case in 1981 said this was wrong. After 1956, many tribal members moved to cities.
The tribe's official recognition was brought back in the 1960s. In 1978, the Robinson Rancheria created its own government. They wrote their rules, called a constitution, in 1980. Today, many tribal members live on the rancheria again.
In 2017, the tribe made an important decision. They brought back nearly 70 members. These members had been removed from the tribe in 2009. The tribal government chose to bring them back. This happened after tribal members spoke up.
How the Tribe Works and Helps the Environment
The Robinson Rancheria has an Environmental Center. This center does many helpful things. It runs a plant nursery for native plants. It also has a recycling center. The center checks the quality of local water. It also helps keep tribal roads in good shape.
The tribe also runs several businesses. These include the Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino. They also have the Pomo Smoke Shop and "R Pomo Pumps." These businesses help the tribe.
Learning and Education for Tribal Youth
Children on the rancheria go to local schools. They are served by two school districts. These are the Upper Lake Union Elementary School District and the Upper Lake Union High School District.
