The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians

The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians Information

The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians is a federally recognized Indian tribe located in the Sierra Nevada foothills in Tuolumne County, California. The Tuolumne Rancheria was purchased on October 26, 1910 and established as one of two local reservations for landless Indians. The original acquisition consisted of 289.52 acres. Today, there are over 1,700 fee and trust land acres. There are approximately 200 residents living on the Rancheria and an additional 200 non-resident members of the Tribe.

Contact information:

  • 209-928-5300
  • Travel Info:

    • Time Zone: Pacific Standard Time
    • Notes to Visitors:

      Annual Acorn Festival

      The typical Me-Wuk village consisted of umachas (cedar bark homes), chakkas (acorn granaries) and a hangi (ceremonial roundhouse). The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians continues to celebrate the significance of acorns to their culture at this annual festival held during the second weekend of September. It features cultural demonstrations, traditional foods, dance and Native American vendors.

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