Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation
The Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation (Colorado River Numic language: Nüwüwü) is a federally recognized tribe of Chemehuevi people, who are the southernmost branch of Southern Paiute people.
Flag of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 700 enrolled members, 300 living on reservation | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States ( Arizona, California) | |
| Languages | |
| Colorado River Numic language, English | |
| Religion | |
| Native American Church, Sun Dance, traditional tribal religion, Christianity, Ghost Dance | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Chemehuevi people |
To celebrate their organization under the Indian Reorganization Act, tribal recognition, and ratifying their constitution, the tribe hosts Nuwuvi Days, an annual festival held during the first weekend in June.
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