Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation
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The Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation (Colorado River Numic language: Nüwüwü) is a federally recognized tribe of Chemehuevi people, who are the southernmost branch of Southern Paiute people.
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Total population | |
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700 enrolled members, 300 living on reservation[1] | |
Regions with significant populations | |
United States ( Arizona, California) | |
Languages | |
Colorado River Numic language, English | |
Religion | |
Native American Church, Sun Dance, traditional tribal religion,[2] Christianity, Ghost Dance | |
Related ethnic groups | |
other Chemehuevi people |
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To celebrate their organization under the Indian Reorganization Act, tribal recognition, and ratifying their constitution, the tribe hosts Nuwuvi Days, an annual festival held during the first weekend in June.[3]