Chemehuevi
The Chemehuevi (/ˌtʃɛmɪˈweɪvi/ CHEH-mih-WAY-vee) are an indigenous people of the Great Basin. They are the southernmost branch of Southern Paiute. Today, Chemehuevi people are enrolled in the following federally recognized tribes:
- Colorado River Indian Tribes
- Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation
- Morongo Band of Mission Indians
- Cabazon Band of Mission Indians
- Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
- Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
- Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians of California
Chemehuevi lands in California and Arizona | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 2010: 1,201 alone and in combination | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States ( Arizona, California) | |
| Languages | |
| English, Colorado River Numic (ISO 639-3, ute) | |
| Religion | |
| Native American Church, Sun Dance, traditional tribal religion, Christianity, Ghost Dance | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Southern Paiute people |
Some Chemehuevi are also part of the Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians, whose members are mostly Sovovatum or Soboba band members of Cahuilla and Luiseño people.
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