Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians facts for kids
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 500 enrolled members (2012) 141 members living on the rancheria |
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| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States ( California) |
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| Languages | |
| English, historically Miwok languages, Nisenan language |
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| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Maidu and Miwok tribes |
The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians is a federally recognized tribe located in California. This means the United States government officially recognizes them as a sovereign nation. They are also known as the Shingle Springs Rancheria (Verona Tract).
About the Shingle Springs Rancheria
The Shingle Springs Rancheria is a special area of land for the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians. It is located in El Dorado County, California. This land is in the traditional territory of the Nisenan and southern Maidu people. Nearby towns include Shingle Springs and Diamond Springs.
The Rancheria was first purchased on December 16, 1916. The United States government bought 160 acres of land for the Sacramento-Verona Band of Miwok Indians. Today, the members of the Shingle Springs Rancheria are descendants of the Miwok and Maidu people who have lived in this area for a very long time.
Currently, there are about 500 enrolled members in the tribe. Around 140 of these members live on the Rancheria. The tribe has been working to expand their land. They want to add more land next to the Rancheria to build more homes for their members and improve access to their community.
Education for Tribal Members
Children and young people living on the Shingle Springs Rancheria attend local schools. The schools that serve the rancheria are part of the Mother Lode Union Elementary School District and the El Dorado Union High School District.
Notable People from the Tribe
- Harry Fonseca (1946–2006) was a famous painter. He was known for his unique art that often included Native American themes and characters.
