Big Lagoon Rancheria facts for kids
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 17 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States ( California) |
|
| Languages | |
| English, Tolowa, Yurok | |
| Religion | |
| traditional tribal religion, World Renewal religion, Indian Shaker Church, Assembly of God |
|
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Tolowa and Yurok tribes |
The Big Lagoon Rancheria is a federally recognized tribe of Yurok and Tolowa Indians. They are located in Humboldt County, California, and their tribal headquarters is in Arcata, California.
Reservation
The Big Lagoon Rancheria was established in 1918. Their 20-acre (81,000 m2) reservation is adjacent to Big Lagoon, a beautiful waterway, located 30 miles (48 km) north of Eureka, California. It also lies adjacent to the unincorporated community of Big Lagoon, California. Eight households reside on the reservation. The tribe has been able to improve the local water facilities and road system on the reservation. As of the 2010 Census the population was 17.
Economic development
Due to the highly sensitive environment of the reservation, the tribe has agreed with the state of California to not develop the reservation. Instead the tribe has partnered with the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians to operate the Barstow Casino and Resort in Barstow, California.
The historical Arcata Hotel in Arcata is owned and operated by the Big Lagoon Rancheria.
Education
The ranchería is served by the Big Lagoon Union Elementary School District and Northern Humboldt Union High School District.
