Elk Valley Rancheria

The mission of Elk Valley Rancheria is to have respect and dignity for all, preserve our culture, to be self-sufficient and diversified for the good of the tribe, county, community and region.

The Rancheria was founded shortly after the Landless California Indians Act of 1906 as a piece of land reserved for “homeless” local Indians.  In the mid-1950’s, Elk Valley, along with approximately 40 other Rancherias throughout the state, were illegally terminated from federal recognition by a Congressional passage of the California Rancheria Act.  In 1980’s, Tillie Hardwick, a Pomo Indian, filed a class action suit, which resulted in the restoration of federal recognition of 17 Rancherias, including Elk Valley.  Our Tribe formally reorganized in 1994 pursuant to a written Tribal Constitution approved by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior.  As a Tribe we are deeply committed in preserving our culture, and restoring our lands.