The Pauma Band of Luiseño Mission Indians of the Pauma and Yuima Reservation is a federally recognized tribe of Luiseño Indians in San Diego County, California. A total of five other federally recognized tribes of Luiseño are located in southern California.
Government The Pauma Band is headquartered in Pauma Valley, California. The tribe is governed by a democratically elected tribal council. As of May 2024, the current tribal council is as follows:
Tribal Chairman: Temet A. Aguilar Vice Chairman: Sophia Salgado Secretary: Patricia A. Dixon Treasurer: Jenna Aguilar Linton Member at Large: Martina GarciaPauma Tribal Council Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians. Retrieved 23 May 2024.
Reservation
The Pauma and Yuima Reservation (), also known as the Pauma Indian Reservation, is a federal Indian reservation located in the northeastern corner of San Diego County. The reservation is in size. The Pauma and Yuima Reservation was established in 1872.
The main Pauma reservation and tribal headquarters are located in the Pauma Valley below Palomar Mountain. Two small and unpopulated tracts of land make up the Yuima reservation in the foothills of the Palomar Mountains east of the main reservation.
The adjoining Pala Indian Reservation lies along the western border. The closest community is Valley Center, lying southwest of the reservations.
Demographics +Pauma and Yuima Reservation, California – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2000Pop 2010Pop 2020% 2000% 2010% 2020White alone (NH)131466.99%6.80%3.35%Black or African American alone (NH)0000.00%0.00%0.00%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)13512215172.58%59.22%84.36%Asian alone (NH)0130.00%0.49%1.68%Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH)0020.00%0.00%1.12%Other race alone (NH)0000.00%0.00%0.00%Mixed race or Multiracial (NH)7703.76%3.40%0.00%Hispanic or Latino (any race)31621716.67%30.10%9.50%Total186206179 100.00%100.00%100.00%
Economic development The Pauma Band of Luiseño Mission Indians owns and operates Casino Pauma, Pauma Bay Café, Casino Pauma Deli, Red Parrot Pizza, and the Red Parrot Lounge, all located in Pauma Valley."Casino Pauma." 500 Nations. Retrieved 29 October 2012. Gaming revenues support the health, welfare, and education of their people, as well as for infrastructure.
Education The reservation is served by the Pauma Elementary School District and Escondido Union High School District.
See also Indigenous peoples of California
Notes
References Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000.
External links Official Pauma Band of Luiseño Indians website