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LoCO Staff / Tuesday, March 17 @ 5:40 p.m. / COVID-19 and Humboldt

Cher-Ae Heights to Shut Down All Operations For the Time Being

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Press release from the Trinidad Rancheria:

The Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria is closely monitoring the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Tribe is working with Tribal, local, state and federal agencies to reduce the likelihood of introduction of the virus into our communities. In response to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Tribe has declared a State of Emergency and will be implementing community mitigation strategies to maintain critical infrastructure, prevent the introduction of COVID-19 into the local community and slow the spread of the virus. These strategies will include a public health campaign focusing on personal-level actions, social distancing protocols, and protective measures. Tribal Programs staff will initiate a public health campaign to inform community members about personal actions to be taken to reduce the spread of the virus. These actions include handwashing techniques, identifying the symptoms of COVID-19, staying home when sick, respiratory etiquette, limiting visitors and movement within the community, telephoning the doctor’s office in advance of a visit, and other important preventative information as it develops.

The Tribal Office will remain open to conduct vital and necessary business. We have implemented remote work protocols where needed, social distancing and increased sanitation procedures. It has been recommended by Governor Newsom that all elders over 65 or other vulnerable members self-isolate. Programs and services are available to elders and Tribal Members via phone or email requests. Meetings and social gatherings will be cancelled or modified as needed to continue operations under current CDC guidelines. The COVID-19 pandemic is an evolving health emergency. It is of utmost importance that the Tribe work to maintain critical infrastructure necessary to continue the operation of the government.

In the wake of events over the past few days, we are choosing to temporarily suspend operations of the Cher-Ae Heights Casino (CHC), Sunset Restaurant, Sunrise Grill and the Firewater Lounge. We feel this is the best course of action for our community. Effective tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18th, CHC Bingo, CHC Table games and Sunset Restaurant are suspended. The Casino, including slots, the Sunrise Grill and Firewater Lounge will temporarily close on Thursday, March 19th at 2:00 am. We will be closed for a minimum of one week and will re-evaluate closure as necessary.

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The Seascape Restaurant will remain open for take-out dining. Please see the restaurant’s Facebook page for more information on how to order and when to pick up.

Throughout the closure we will keep the public and our Tribal Members updated. Please follow or refer to our social media pages and websites for the most up to date information or contact the Tribal Office. The Tribal Council will continue to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak and review health information provided by County, State, Tribal and Federal public health agencies.

Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time. We appreciate the patronage of our Casino and restaurant guests and we will see you soon!

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Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria
Total population
154 enrolled tribal members,
73 rancheria population (2011)[1]
Regions with significant populations
United States (California)
Languages
English
Related ethnic groups
[2]

The Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria is a federally recognized tribe with members who are descendants of Chetco, Hupa, Karuk, Tolowa, Wiyot, and Yurok people in Humboldt County, California.[2][3] As of the 2010 Census the population was 132.[4]

Government[edit]

Heights

The Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community is headquartered in Trinidad, California.[5] In 1961, the tribe organized under the Articles of Association. In June 2008, a new Constitution was ratified, replaced the Articles of Association.[6] The tribe is governed by a democratically elected five-person community council. The current tribal administration is as follows.

  • Chairman: Garth Sundberg
  • Vice Chairman: Zack Brown
  • Secretary / Treasurer: Trina Mathewson
  • Council Member Seat #1: James Brown Jr.
  • Council Member Seat #2: Robert Hemsted

Reservation[edit]

Location of Trinidad Rancheria

The Trinidad Rancheria (41°03′15″N124°07′49″W / 41.05417°N 124.13028°W) is a federally recognized ranchería occupying three parcels of land with a total area of over 80 acres (32 ha). in Humboldt County. It was established in 1906 to house homeless local California Indians. An additional 60 acres (24 ha) of land was purchased for the rancheria in 1908. The Rancheria’s lands are within Yurok ancestral territory.[7]

Economic development[edit]

The Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community owns and operates the Cher-Ae Heights Casino, Sunrise Deli, Seascape Restaurant, Trinidad pier, Sunset Restaurant, Firewater Lounge, and all are located in Trinidad.[8]

Culture[edit]

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The Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria is a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe. They are a tribe of historic Yurok Origin and have tribal member families who are direct lineal descendants of Yurok villages. They continue to practice their culture and preserve their language, and are actively involved in traditional ceremonies.

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^'Population.'SDSU: California Indians and Their Reservations. 2011. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  2. ^ ab'Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria.'Alliance for California Traditional Arts. 2009. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  3. ^Pritzker 155
  4. ^https://www.census.gov/2010census/popmap/ipmtext.php?fl=4275[permanent dead link]
  5. ^'Cher-Ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria.'Archived 15 December 2012 at the Wayback MachineUnited Indian Health Services. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  6. ^'Tribal Council.'Archived 16 May 2013 at the Wayback MachineTrinidad Rancheria. 2012. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  7. ^'Tribes and Tribal Communities of the North Coast.'Integrating Tribal Marine Resource Use into the Marine Life Protection Act. Retrieved 25 June 2012.
  8. ^'Cher-Ae Heights Casino.'500 Nations. Retrieved 25 June 2012.

References[edit]

Cher Ae Heights Casino Trinidad California Beach

  • Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN978-0-19-513877-1

External links[edit]

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  • Trinidad Rancheria, official website

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