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.
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Black Oak Casino, 19400 Tuolumne Road North, Tuolumne CA 95379, 877-747-8777
The Gift Basket Located inside the Black Oak Casino, the Gift Basket showcases Handcrafted jewelry made by tribal elders from The Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians. These one-of-a-kind pieces are made with metal and seed beads, stone, glass and shells.
Bear Creek Station, 19380 Tuolumne Rd N, Tuolumne, CA 95379. 209-928-9552
Convenience store with 12 fueling stations and car wash. Mexican food kiosk.
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.
