San Manuel Band of Mission Indians - California (U.S.)

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Last modified: 2012-11-17 by rick wyatt
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image by Chrystian Kretowicz, 24 January 2008

• The band
• The flag
• Former flag

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• Index to North American Native Bands and Nations
• California
• United States of America

The Band

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
Serrano Indians
Reservation established in 1891
Named after Santos Manuel, a respected leader and Chief.
Location: in San Bernardino County, North of the City of San Bernardino and a Town of Highland, at the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains.

One of the richest tribes in California and one of the biggest employers in San Bernardino County - over 2,500 non-Indian people. Contributes millions of dollars to the surrounding communities and to the non-gaming Indian Nations around the State as well. Their political contributions exceeded $ 500,000 per member per year.

Population: ~74 plus ~85 living outside the reservation
Area: 658 acres
Tribal Chairman: Henry Duro - since 2007
Previous Chairman: Devon Marquez

Chrystian Kretowicz, 24 January 2008

The Flag

The tribe has a new flag, in use since 2007.
Chrystian Kretowicz, 24 January 2008

Former Flag

image by Chrystian Kretowicz, 24 January 2008