San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

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The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized Native American tribe of Serrano people based in Southern California, known for its cultural preservation efforts and significant economic enterprises, including gaming and philanthropy.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Native American tribe
Serrano people
federally recognized tribe
acquired Palms Casino Resort
acquisitionYear 2021
country United States of America
surface form: United States
culturalAffiliation Takic-speaking peoples
economicImpactRegion Southern California
economicSector entertainment
tourism
tribal gaming
engagesIn cultural preservation
gaming
hospitality industry
philanthropy
establishedTitle federal recognition
ethnicGroup Serrano
federalRecognitionEra 20th century
formerNameOfEnterprise Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
surface form: San Manuel Casino
governingBody San Manuel Tribal Council
hasCulturalDepartment San Manuel Cultural Resources Department
hasReservation San Manuel Reservation
hasWebsite https://www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov/
isPartOf Mission Indians
Serrano tribes
language English
Serrano language
locatedIn San Bernardino County NERFINISHED
Southern California
memberOf California Nations Indian Gaming Association
National Indian Gaming Association
operates Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
owns Palms Casino Resort
Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
philanthropicFocus Native cultural programs
community development
education
healthcare
primaryReligion Native American traditional religion
recognizedBy United States government
surface form: United States federal government
region Inland Empire
renamedEnterprise Yaamava’ Resort & Casino at San Manuel
renamingYear 2021
reservationLocation near Highland, California
supports Serrano cultural education
language revitalization programs
traditionalTerritory San Bernardino Mountains
San Bernardino Valley
tribalChairman Ken Ramirez
tribalEnrollment several hundred members

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Taaqtam hasModernCommunity San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Serrano partlyOrganizedAs San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Serrano people recognizedTribalEntity San Manuel Band of Mission Indians