MADERA COUNTY – It has been more than a year since a California ballot referendum delayed the groundbreaking on the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians’ planned casino on Highway 99 just north of Madera. The project is once again moving forward after the State of California chose not to appeal. Fill out our 'Business Registration Application' form and attach it with your W-9 and email to: NFRancheria@nfr-nsn.gov. Business Registration Application.
The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians of California is a federally recognized tribe of MonoNative Americans. North Fork Rancheria is the name of the tribe's reservation, which is located in Madera County, California.[1]Nim is their self-designation.[2]
Culture[edit]
The North Fork Mono tribe are Western Mono Indians, whose traditional homeland is in the southern Sierra Nevada foothills of California. The Mono language is part of the Uto-Aztecan language family.[3] Their oral history is included in Mono traditional narratives.
Enrollment[edit]
The tribe's 1996 Constitution allows open enrollment to eligible lineal descendants of the Northfork Mono. Their enrollment is 1800, making them one of California's largest native tribes.[4]
Reservation[edit]
The North Fork Rancheria occupies 80 acres (320,000 m2) along the western edge of the Sierra National Forest, about 50 miles (80 km) northeast of Fresno, California.[2] Their tribal headquarters are located in North Fork of Madera County, California.
Mono tribes[edit]
Other federally recognized Mono tribes are the Tule River Indian Tribe of the Tule River Reservation, Cold Springs Rancheria of Mono Indians of California, and the Big Sandy Rancheria of Mono Indians of California.[1]
Notes[edit]
- ^ abPritzker, 137
- ^ abCalifornia Indians and Their Reservations.SDSU Library and Information Access. (retrieved 24 July 2009)
- ^California Indians and Their Reservations.SDSU Library and Information Access. (retrieved 24 July 2009)
- ^History and Timeline.North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians. (retrieved 25 July 2009)
References[edit]
North Fork Rancheria Casino Project
- Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN978-0-19-513877-1
External links[edit]
Coordinates: 37°13′17″N119°28′28″W / 37.22139°N 119.47444°W
North Fork Rancheria Resort Hotel & Casino
Avenue 17 State Route 99, Madera, California
Stats
| Table games: | 40 |
| Gaming machines: | 2000 |
| Poker tables: | – |
| 24/7: | Yes |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Valet: | Yes |
| Casino sq/ft: | – |
| Convention sq/ft: | – |
Amenities
| Poker Room: | – |
| Hotels: | Madera Hotels |
| Rates: | – |
| Spas: | – |
| Venues: | Bars, Meeting & Event Space |
| Attractions: | – |
| Golf: | – |
Review
The North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians plan to build a 200-room multi-story resort hotel and casino near Madera, California. The proposed site for the project is a 305-acre parcel in an an unincorporated area between Madera and Chowchilla.
However, construction of the resort casino has not yet begun due to pending legal issues.
In the latest news in the long-standing legal battle, in December 2016,the 5th District Court of Appeals in Fresno ruled against Gov. Jerry Brown when he sided with a 2012 Department of Interior decision that put the 305 acres into trust for the tribe. Onegroup opposed to the casino project,Stand Up for California, contends that the decision to allow the tribe to operate off-reservation is beyond the scope of the governor`s office and is challenging the decision.
For now, there are several lawsuits aimed at stopping construction that are still pending, including that of thePicayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians, which owns and operates the Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino located some 36 miles away near the town of Coarsegold.
The tribe has no construction timeline, however, it may be considering several construction phases during the legal processing. The tribe may begin ground preparations and a smaller casino until such time as the legal status allows for full-scale construction.
The North Fork Rancheria began pursuing the project back in 2003 when they signed a development and management agreement with Station Casinos, who is set to oversee construction and manage casino operations.
Past reports indicate the tribe plans to build a 200-room multi-story resort hotel with pool, spa, retail space, and meeting & event space and a 68,000 square foot (approx.) casino offering a max of 2,000 slots and 40 gaming tables, with a buffet, restaurant, steakhouse, coffee shop, food court, and a handful of bars.
Contact
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