Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation

Chemehuevi Indian Tribe
Total population
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

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.

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]

  1. ^ "Chemehuevi Indian Tribal Court." California Courts. Retrieved 22 June 2013.
  2. ^ " Northern Paiute – Religion and Expressive Culture ". Countries and Their Cultures. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  3. ^ "Nuwuvi Days." Archived March 27, 2013, at the Wayback Machine Chemehuevi Indian Tribe. Retrieved 25 June 2013.

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