Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California

The Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California is a federally recognized tribe of Miwok people in Tuolumne County, California.^[1][2][3] The Chicken Ranch Rancheria Miwok are central Sierra Miwok, an Indigenous people of California.^[4]

Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California

Total population
11[1]
Regions with significant populations
United States ( California)
Languages
English, historically Central Sierra Miwok language
Related ethnic groups
other Miwok tribes

Government

The tribe conducts business from Jamestown, California. The tribe is led by an elected council.^[5]

Reservation

Location of Chicken Ranch Rancheria

The Chicken Ranch Rancheria is 2.85-acre parcel of land, located in Tuolumne County.^[6]

Economic development

The tribe owns Chicken Ranch Casino, located in Jamestown, California as well as the Ranch House Restaurant.^[7][8]

Education

The ranchería is served by the Jamestown Elementary School District and Sonora Union High School District.