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3) restoration of recognition. See Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Office of U.S. Attorney for the W. Dist. Of Mich., 369 F.3d 960, 967 (6th Cir. 2004). |
3) restoration of recognition. See Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Office of U.S. Attorney for the W. Dist. Of Mich., 369 F.3d 960, 967 (6th Cir. 2004). |
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Bob Jackson, Ina Martin-Jackson, and Frank Taylor were used to show that Mooretown Indians had history working with federal government by the creation of the Rancheria by the U.S. when it set aside and purchased land to form the Rancheria in 1894 and again in 1916. |
Bob Jackson, Ina Martin-Jackson, and Frank Taylor were used to show that Mooretown Indians had history working with federal government by the creation of the Rancheria by the U.S. when it set aside and purchased land to form the Rancheria in 1894 and again in 1916. |
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In 1979, Indian residents from the Rancheria joined Indians from other California Rancherias in a class action lawsuit to RESTORE the reservation status of their land, asserting that their trust relationship had been illegally terminated under the Rancheria Act of 1958. See Hardwick v. U.S., No. C-79-1710 SW. |
In 1979, Indian residents from the Rancheria joined Indians from other California Rancherias in a class action lawsuit to RESTORE the reservation status of their land, asserting that their trust relationship had been illegally terminated under the Rancheria Act of 1958. See Hardwick v. U.S., No. C-79-1710 SW. |
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This win in 1983 provided the following: |
This win in 1983 provided the following: |
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1500 | |
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English, traditionally Concow and Maidu | |
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other Concow and Maidu people |
The Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California is a federally recognized tribe of Concow and Maidu people in Butte County.[1][2] Concow, or Konkow, people are the northwestern or foothill branch of the Maidu people, who traditionally spoke the Concow language[3]
Website
Click here for Mooretown Website
Regierung
Mooretown Rancheria is headquartered in Oroville, California.[4] The tribe is governed by a democratically elected, tribal council, and the current tribal chairperson is Benjamin Clark.[4]
Reservation
The Mooretown Rancheria is a federally recognized ranchería with an area about 200 acres.[1] It is located in the community of Oroville East, in suburban Oroville. Other nearby communities include South Oroville and Palermo.
History
Frank Taylor, Bob Jackson, Ina Martin-Jackson were the original Maidu Native Americans living in Mooretown Rancheria. (As soon as able to validate the other families names will update). Kate Brooks Archuleta was non-native living on Rancheria.
Ina lost her husband Frank Martin who was 4/4 Maidu in 1913. In 1916 she married Frank Martin's Best friend Robert Jackson and they lived in Mooretown Rancheria (See 1920 Census and 1928 Rolls.) As years go by this family, Frank Taylor's family continue to work with the Federal Government over land disputes. Kate Archuleta wanted to get a piece of the pie, but she was of non-native blood. She was able to gain into the tribe as an adopted daughter.
To be considered an "Indian Tribe that is restored to Federal Recognition," as that term is used in IGRA, a tribe must demonstrate:
1) a history of governmental recognition;
2) a termination of recognition; and
3) restoration of recognition. See Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians v. Office of U.S. Attorney for the W. Dist. Of Mich., 369 F.3d 960, 967 (6th Cir. 2004).
Bob Jackson, Ina Martin-Jackson, and Frank Taylor were used to show that Mooretown Indians had history working with federal government by the creation of the Rancheria by the U.S. when it set aside and purchased land to form the Rancheria in 1894 and again in 1916.
In 1979, Indian residents from the Rancheria joined Indians from other California Rancherias in a class action lawsuit to RESTORE the reservation status of their land, asserting that their trust relationship had been illegally terminated under the Rancheria Act of 1958. See Hardwick v. U.S., No. C-79-1710 SW.
This win in 1983 provided the following:
1. Class members of the seventeen Rancherias were Indians under the laws of the US and shall be restored and confirmed. **This meant Bob Jackson, Ina Martin-Jackson, and Frank Taylors blood lines were all restored and corrected.
2. Interior shall recognize the Indians, Tribe, Bands, and Communities or groups for the seventeen Rancherias as Indian entities with the SAME status as they possessed prior to distribution of assets of these Rancherias. As well as be Federally Recognized.
This was finally approved and signed June 10, 1988. Mooretown needed Historical Connections to the land, not connection from 1983, but proof that our family lived on property. Without them our Rancheria would not have been built. During the reorganization of Mooretown Rancheria Ina Martin-Jackson's kids continued to be involved and had the native blood to prove lineage to Mooretown Rancheria.
In 1988 after all land and rights were restored by Federal Government a Tribal Government was created. Ina Martin-Jackson's kids from Bob and Frank were involved with the changes and lived on the Rancheria. Some members did live off reservation but were still blood and were involved in all voting and work reorganization our tribe.
Mooretown Rancheria was not built on non natives, but on Native American Blood, Maidu blood. How can non-native Americans hold Native lands, hold tribal office, and run tribal government? Frank Taylor and his kids he had are of Mooretown. Bob Jackson's kids are of Mooretown. Ina Martin-Jackson's kids are of Mooretown. Kate Archuleta was adopted into tribe as her father died and was of non-native blood. Kate states she grew up on Rancheria, so did Ina's kids. Ina's kids are of Native Blood unlike Kate Archuleta.
Economic development
The tribe owns and operates the Feather Falls Casino, Feather Falls Casino Brewing Company, The Lodge at Feather Falls Casino, KOA Kampground, Feather Falls Mini Mart, and the Feather Smoke Shop, all located in Oroville.[5]
See also
Notes
- ^ a b "Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians." SDSU: California Indians and Their Reservations. 2011. Retrieved 19 Nov 2012.
- ^ Pritkzer 133
- ^ Pritzker 132
- ^ a b "Tribal Directory." National Congress of American Indians. Retrieved 19 Nov 2012.
- ^ "Moretown Rancheria." Retrieved 19 Nov 2012.
References
- Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN 978-0-19-513877-1
External links
- Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California, official website
- Tribal History, Feather Falls