37°12′42″N 119°42′3″W / 37.21167°N 119.70083°W
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 1200 enrolled members (2010)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States ( California) | |
| Languages | |
| English, Chukchansi | |
| Religion | |
| Traditional tribal religion, Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Yokuts people[2] |
The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California is a federally recognized tribe of indigenous people of California, affiliated with the Chukchansi subgroup of the Foothills Yokuts. The Picayune Rancheria, founded in 1912 and located in Coarsegold, California, covers 160 acres (1 km2) in Madera County and serves as the tribal land.
The tribe has historically confronted numerous challenges, including European colonization, displacement, and loss of land. In response, they have pursued cultural and economic revitalization efforts, notably with the opening of the Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino in 2003. Various initiatives have been undertaken to revive the Chukchansi language and to maintain the tribe's cultural heritage.
The tribal governance is based in Coarsegold and consists of a seven-member council. Economic activities of the Picayune Rancheria have expanded into investments into retail, construction and other areas. However, the tribe has faced issues related to the disenrollment of a significant portion of its members following the casino's opening.
- ^ "California Indians and Their Reservations: P." San Diego State University Library and Information Access. 2010. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
- ^ Pritzker 159