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."Nuwuvi Days." Chemehuevi Indian Tribe. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
Reservation
The Chemehuevi Reservation () is located in San Bernardino County, California, bordering Lake Havasu for and along the Colorado River. The reservation is large and has a population of 345."Chemehuevi Reservation." SDSU: California Indians and Their Reservations. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
Government The Chemehuevi Indian Tribe's headquarters is located in Havasu Lake, California. The tribe is governed by a democratically elected, nine-member tribal council."Tribal Council." Chemehuevi Indian Tribe. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
Economic development The tribe owns and operates Havasu Landing Resort, Casino and Hotel on Lake Havasu, near Needles, California."Havasu Landing Resort and Casino." Retrieved 25 June 2013.
Cemetery The Chemehuevi Indian Cemetery is located at .29 Palms Historical Society: Chemehuevi Burial Grounds
Notes
References D'Azevedo, Warren L., Volume Editor. Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 11: Great Basin'''. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1986. . Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples.'' Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. .
External links Chemehuevi Indian Tribe , official website official website