Susanville Indian Rancheria
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The Susanville Indian Rancheria is a federally recognized ranchería
of Native Americans from a mixed community of Washoe
, Achomawi
, Mountain Maidu
, Northern Paiute, and Atsugewi
tribes.
was 150 acre (0.607029 km²) large in 2000. In 1923 the Lower Rancheria was 30 acres (121,405.8 m²) large. The Susanville Cemetery, 0.53 acres (2,144.8 m²), was acquired in 1975. The Upper Rancheria included 120 acre (0.4856232 km²) acquired in 1978 and 875 acquired in 2002, totaling 995 acres (4 km²). In Herlong
the tribe acquired 72 acres (291,373.9 m²) in 2000 and has 50 acres (202,343 m²) pending. 80 acres (323,748.8 m²) in Ravendale
were given to the tribe. The tribe purchased 160 acre (0.6474976 km²) in Cradle Valley in 2003. The landbase of Susanville Rancheria in 2010 totals 1337.53 acres (5.4 km²).
, and their current administration is as follows:
The Susanville Indian Rancheria also initiated plans in 2009 to begin an ambitious plan to diversify the Tribe's businesses, while creating new business(s) that would support the Tribal infrastructure while giving Tribal members and the community additional sources of revenue and jobs.
They named their newly formed business division, SIRCO - Susanville Indian Rancheria Corporation. This corporation was chartered under the corporate charter of the Susanville Indian Rancheria. http://www.sircorporation.com.
The Susanville Indian Rancheria Corporation (SIRCO) manages 120 housing units in Herlong California for the Rancheria. Current occupancy rate is over 92%.
of 1934.
Ranchería
The Spanish word ranchería, or rancherío, refers to a small, rural settlement. In the Americas the term was applied to native villages and to the workers' quarters of a ranch. English adopted the term with both these meanings, usually to designate the residential area of a rancho in the American...
of Native Americans from a mixed community of Washoe
Washoe people
The Washoe are a Great Basin tribe of Native Americans, living in California and Nevada. The name "Washoe" is derived from the autonym waashiw meaning "people from here" in the Washo language .-Territory:Washoe people have lived in the Great Basin for at least the last 6000 years...
, Achomawi
Achomawi
The Achomawi are one of eleven bands of the Pit River tribe of Native Americans who lived in northeastern California, USA....
, Mountain Maidu
Maidu
The Maidu are a group of Native Americans who live in Northern California. They reside in the central Sierra Nevada, in the drainage area of the Feather and American Rivers...
, Northern Paiute, and Atsugewi
Atsugewi
The Atsugewi are Native Americans residing in what is now northern California, United States. Their traditional lands are near Mount Shasta, specifically the Pit River drainage on Burney, Hat, and Dixie Valley or Horse Creeks. They are closely related to the Achomawi and consisted of two groups...
tribes.
Reservation
Founded in 1923, the Susanville Rancheria, located in Lassen County, CaliforniaLassen County, California
Lassen County is a county located in the northeastern portion of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,895, up from 33,828 at the 2000 census...
was 150 acre (0.607029 km²) large in 2000. In 1923 the Lower Rancheria was 30 acres (121,405.8 m²) large. The Susanville Cemetery, 0.53 acres (2,144.8 m²), was acquired in 1975. The Upper Rancheria included 120 acre (0.4856232 km²) acquired in 1978 and 875 acquired in 2002, totaling 995 acres (4 km²). In Herlong
Herlong, California
Herlong is a census-designated place in Lassen County, California. It is located north of Doyle, at an elevation of 4114 feet . Herlong is located in southern Lassen County near the southeast edge of Honey Lake about north of Reno, Nevada, and about south of Susanville. The community is...
the tribe acquired 72 acres (291,373.9 m²) in 2000 and has 50 acres (202,343 m²) pending. 80 acres (323,748.8 m²) in Ravendale
Ravendale, California
Ravendale is an unincorporated community in Lassen County, California. It is located southeast of Termo, at an elevation of 5305 feet...
were given to the tribe. The tribe purchased 160 acre (0.6474976 km²) in Cradle Valley in 2003. The landbase of Susanville Rancheria in 2010 totals 1337.53 acres (5.4 km²).
Government
Susanville Indian Rancheria is governed by a democratically elected, seven-member council. They are headquartered in Susanville, CaliforniaSusanville, California
Susanville is the county seat of Lassen County, California, United States. Susanville is located on the Susan River in the south-central part of the county, at an elevation of 4186 feet . The population was 17,974 at the 2010 census, up from 13,541 at the 2000 census...
, and their current administration is as follows:
- Tribal Chairman: Stacy Dixon
- Vice-Chairman: Robert Joseph
- Secretary/Treasurer: Aaron Dixon Sr.
- District 1 Councilman: Dwight "Ike" Lowry
- District 2 Councilman: Doyle Lowry
- At-Large Representative (On-Trust Land): Tina Sanchez
- At-Large Representative (Lassen County): Madeline McIntire
Economic development
The tribe owns and operates Diamond Mountain Casino, the 24 Hour Cafe, Lava Rock Grill, and the Diamond Mountain Casino Hotel, all located in Susanville.The Susanville Indian Rancheria also initiated plans in 2009 to begin an ambitious plan to diversify the Tribe's businesses, while creating new business(s) that would support the Tribal infrastructure while giving Tribal members and the community additional sources of revenue and jobs.
They named their newly formed business division, SIRCO - Susanville Indian Rancheria Corporation. This corporation was chartered under the corporate charter of the Susanville Indian Rancheria. http://www.sircorporation.com.
The Susanville Indian Rancheria Corporation (SIRCO) manages 120 housing units in Herlong California for the Rancheria. Current occupancy rate is over 92%.
History
In 1923, the first 30 acres (121,405.8 m²) of the reservation was purchased for the local landless Indians. They ratified their constitution and bylaws on March 3, 1969, gaining federal recognition under the Indian Reorganization ActIndian Reorganization Act
The Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 the Indian New Deal, was U.S. federal legislation that secured certain rights to Native Americans, including Alaska Natives...
of 1934.