San Manuel Band Of Mission Indians
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is a federally-recognized tribe of Serrano (a branch of Cahuilla) indigenous people, located near the city of Highland in California. The band was created in 1891 as part of the Mission Indian Agency and initially included members from four different groups: Cupeño, Luiseño, Cahuilla and Chemehuevi. Since then, many other tribes have joined the band voluntarily and it now boasts over 7500 citizens. Historically centered around mining industry activities such as timber cutting or gold panning using hydraulic mining techniques,, the San Manuel Band has diversified its economy to include tourism , casinos , hospitality services, investments on real estate properties, etc. Although they are still dedicated stewards to their ancestral lands – which now cover more than 300 square miles - the band's economic success enabled them to become one of California’s largest philanthropic institutions; granting tens millions dollars towards education projects each year .
Headquarters
26569 COMMUNITY CENTER DRIVE, HIGHLAND, CA 92346