Nomlaki People

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History
The Nomelaki (also spelled Nomlaki, Nome Lackee, etc.) traditionally lived in the central part of the Sacramento Valley, in Tehama and Glenn Counties. They are the central division of the Wintun Tribe. From 1854 to 1863, they occupied their own reservation called the Nome Lackee Reservation, and for a time also lived on the Round Valley Reservation. Some of their descendants now reside on the Grindstone Rancheria.

Brief Timeline
1833: epidemic kills many

1848: California becomes part of the United States

1854: Nome Lackee reservation is established in Tehema county, California

1861: white settlers took over the land at Nome Lackee and indentured many Indians.

1863: Nome Lackee land began to be sold

1864-: tribe removed to Round Valley

1906: Grindstone Creek rancheria established in Glenn county, California

1920: Paskenta rancheria is established in Tehema county, California

1961: Paskenta rancheria is terminated

Reservations / Rancheria's
Grindstone Creek Rancheria

Bands or Groups of the Nomelaki and Their Reservations or Rancherias

 * Grindstone Band -- Grindstone Rancheria
 * Paskenta Band -- Paskenta Rancheria

Important Web Sites

 * Nomlaki Tribe Wikipedia