The Patwin (also Patween and Southern Wintu) are a band of Wintun people in Northern California. The Patwin comprise the southern branch of the Wintun group, native inhabitants of California since approximately 500.[1]
Today, Patwin people are enrolled in three federally recognized tribes:[2]
- Cachil DeHe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria
- Kletsel Dehe Band of Wintun Indians
- Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation.
- ^ Golla 2011: 250
- ^ "Native American Contemplative Garden". University of California, Davis. March 16, 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2017.
Today, only three federally recognized Patwin (Wintun) Indian rancherias remain.