| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 700 enrolled members, 300 living on reservation[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States(  Arizona, California) | |
| Languages | |
| Colorado River Numic language,English | |
| Religion | |
| Native American Church,Sun Dance, traditional tribal religion,[2]Christianity,Ghost Dance | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| otherChemehuevi people |
TheChemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation (Colorado River Numic language:Nüwüwü) is afederally recognized tribe ofChemehuevi people, who are the southernmost branch ofSouthern Paiute people.
To celebrate their organization under theIndian Reorganization Act, tribal recognition, and ratifying their constitution, the tribe hosts Nuwuvi Days, an annual festival held during the first weekend in June.[3]
The Chemehuevi Reservation (34°24′42″N114°21′21″W / 34.41167°N 114.35583°W /34.41167; -114.35583) is located inSan Bernardino County, California, borderingLake Havasu for 25 miles (40 km) and along theColorado River. The reservation is 30,653 acres (12,405 ha) large and has a population of 345.[4]
The Chemehuevi Indian Tribe's headquarters is located inHavasu Lake, California. The tribe is governed by a democratically elected, nine-member tribal council.[5]
The tribe owns and operates Havasu Landing Resort, Casino and Hotel onLake Havasu, nearNeedles, California.[6]
The Chemehuevi Indian Cemetery is located at34°07′44″N116°31′14″W / 34.12889°N 116.52056°W /34.12889; -116.52056.[7][8]
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| National | |
