28-599: The Quinault Indian Nation ( / k w ɪ ˈ n ɒ l t / or / k w ɪ ˈ n ɔː l t / ; QIN ), formerly known as the Quinault Tribe of the Quinault Reservation , is a federally recognized tribe of Quinault , Queets , Quileute , Hoh , Chehalis , Chinook , and Cowlitz peoples . They are a Southwestern Coast Salish people of Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast . Their tribe
56-596: A Quinault chief in 1905, its population was 840 at the 2010 census . For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Taholah as a census-designated place (CDP). The headquarters for the Quinault Indian Nation was moved to Taholah from the town of Quinault on the shore of Lake Quinault . Taholah lies within a tsunami inundation zone and is at risk of flooding from rising sea levels due to climate change . The village has
84-487: A 2,000-foot-long (610 m) seawall facing the Pacific Ocean, but it required several repairs due to damage sustained by breaches. In 2015, the tribal government proposed a $ 60 million plan to relocate the village to an uphill area southeast of the existing village. The relocation plan would first require the acquisition of 246 acres (100 ha) to be allocated to individuals with 175 homes for 129 families from
112-609: Is adequate rainfall year-round. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Taholah has a marine west coast climate , abbreviated "Cfb" on climate maps. Average annual rainfall is 94 inches. As of the census of 2000, there were 824 people, 240 households, and 197 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 485.7 people per square mile (187.1/km ). There were 249 housing units at an average density of 146.8/sq mi (56.6/km ). The racial makeup of
140-538: Is as follows: Enrollment to the Quinault Indian Tribe requires that an individual be descended from at least one of the Nation's seven tribes (Quinault, Queets, Quileute, Hoh, Chehalis, Cowlitz, and Chinook) and meet all other constitutional eligibility criteria for Quinault Nation membership. Persons who are direct descendants of members but have less than one-fourth blood quantum can apply to be formally adopted into
168-736: Is located in Washington state on the Pacific coast of the Olympic Peninsula . These peoples are also represented in other tribes in Washington and Oregon . In July 2016, about 2,500 landowners with interests in the Quinault Reservation were offered about $ 59 million by the U.S. Department of Interior as part of its Native Lands Buy-Back Program as part of the settlement of the Cobell v. Salazar class-action suit. The land purchased will be put into trust for
196-692: Is used by the BIA to publish the list of "Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs". Tribes in the contiguous 48 states and those in Alaska are listed separately. Taholah, Washington Taholah is a unincorporated village on the Quinault Indian Reservation , in Grays Harbor County, Washington , United States. Named for
224-757: The Pacific Ocean on the northern edge of Taholah. Washington State Route 109 has its northern terminus in Taholah; the highway leads south 9 miles (14 km) to Moclips and 41 miles (66 km) to Hoquiam . According to the United States Census Bureau , the Taholah CDP has a total area of 3.5 square miles (9.1 km ), of which 3.5 square miles (9.0 km ) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km ), or 1.92%, are water. The climate in this area has mild differences between highs and lows, and there
252-497: The Raft . The Quinault Indian Nation owns Lake Quinault . Taholah is the largest settlement in the Quinault Reservation and is home to the tribal government's main facilities. In 2015, the tribal government proposed a $ 60 million plan to relocate the village to an uphill area southeast of the existing village, away from potential tsunami and flooding hazard zones. Construction on the relocated village began in 2019. The first part of
280-695: The U.S. Congress the right to interact with tribes. More specifically, the Supreme Court of the United States in United States v. Sandoval warned, "it is not... that Congress may bring a community or body of people within range of this power by arbitrarily calling them an Indian tribe, but only that in respect of distinctly Indian communities the questions whether, to what extent, and for what time they shall be recognized and dealt with as dependent tribes" (at 46). Federal tribal recognition grants to tribes
308-840: The United States Bureau of Indian Affairs as holding a government-to-government relationship with the US federal government . For Alaska Native tribes, see list of Alaska Native tribal entities . In the United States , the Native American tribe is a fundamental unit of sovereign tribal government. As the Department of the Interior explains, "federally recognized tribes are recognized as possessing certain inherent rights of self-government (i.e., tribal sovereignty)...." The constitution grants to
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#1733055843814336-574: The contiguous United States . There are also federally recognized Alaska Native tribes . As of January 8, 2024 , 574 Indian tribes were legally recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) of the United States. Of these, 228 are located in Alaska and 109 are located in California. 346 of the 574 federally recognized tribes are located in the contiguous United States. Federally recognized tribes are those Native American tribes recognized by
364-403: The 1950s, the BIA in 1978 published final rules with procedures that groups had to meet to secure federal tribal acknowledgment. There are seven criteria. Four have proven troublesome for most groups to prove: long-standing historical community, outside identification as Indians, political authority, and descent from a historical tribe. Tribes seeking recognition must submit detailed petitions to
392-457: The 574th tribe to gain federal recognition on December 20, 2019. The website USA.gov , the federal government's official web portal, also maintains an updated list of tribal governments . Ancillary information present in former versions of this list but no longer contained in the current listing has been included here in italic print. The Federal Register
420-551: The BIA's Office of Federal Acknowledgment. To be formally recognized as an Indian tribe, the US Congress can legislate recognition or a tribe can meet the seven criteria outlined by the Office of Federal Acknowledgment. These seven criteria are summarized as: The federal acknowledgment process can take years, even decades; delays of 12 to 14 years have occurred. The Shinnecock Indian Nation formally petitioned for recognition in 1978 and
448-513: The CDP was 4.85% White , 93.20% Native American , 0.12% Asian , 0.73% from other races , and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population. There were 240 households, out of which 44.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 28.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.9% were non-families. 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who
476-698: The Quinault Beach Resort and Casino , a new enterprise started in the late 20th century; Emily's Ocean Front Restaurant, Sidewalk Bistro and Deli, coffee bar, and Fireplace Nook; and Qmart 1 in Oyehut , near Ocean Shores, Washington . They also own Qmart 2 in Aberdeen . Since 2009, the casino has been the site of the annual Hog Wild Rally, one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the Pacific Northwest . In June 2018, $ 25 million in renovations and expansion to
504-417: The Quinault Beach Resort and Casino were completed. This project included remodeling of 159 resort rooms, additional gaming area, a new feature bar, kitchen facilities and a tribal themed buffet restaurant. 47°25′05″N 124°08′19″W / 47.41806°N 124.13861°W / 47.41806; -124.13861 Federally recognized tribe This is a list of federally recognized tribes in
532-623: The addition of six tribes in Virginia under the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2017, signed in January 2018 after the annual list had been published. In July 2018 the United States' Federal Register issued an official list of 573 tribes that are Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs . The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana became
560-556: The existing village, followed by the construction of new streets and water facilities. A revised estimate of $ 150 million for the plan was released in 2017, with construction beginning two years later. The first part of the relocated village, a senior and children center named the Generations Building ( WenɑsɡwəllɑʔɑW ), opened in May 2021. Taholah is located in northwestern Grays Harbor County. The Quinault River empties into
588-615: The relocated village, a senior and children center named the Generations Building ( WenɑsɡwəllɑʔɑW ), opened in May 2021. The Quinault Indian Nation is headquartered in Taholah, Washington . They ratified their bylaws on August 24, 1922, and their constitution in 1975. The tribe is governed by an eleven-member Tribal Council, or "Business Committee", which is democratically elected by the adult tribal membership (the General Council) at regular annual meetings. As of 2024, tribal administration
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#1733055843814616-454: The right to certain benefits, and is largely administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). While trying to determine which groups were eligible for federal recognition in the 1970s, government officials became aware of the need for consistent procedures. To illustrate, several federally unrecognized tribes encountered obstacles in bringing land claims ; United States v. Washington (1974)
644-618: The southwestern corner of the Olympic Peninsula . It is bordered by the Olympic National Park to the northwest, which was established in 1909 as a National Monument by President Teddy Roosevelt . The reservation is in Grays Harbor and Jefferson counties, 45 miles (72 km) north of Hoquiam, Washington . The three largest rivers on the reservation are the Quinault , the Queets , and
672-606: The tribe at this reservation. Among other tribes, a range of 41 to 45% of people have accepted such offers. The agency has restored about 1.5 million acres (610,000 ha) to tribes under this program. The Quinault Reservation was founded in 1855 with the signing of the Treaty of Olympia (also known as the Quinault River Treaty) with the United States. The reservation covers 208,150 acres (84,240 ha) and includes 23 miles (37 km) of Pacific coastline, located on
700-521: The tribe. English is commonly spoken by the tribe. Formerly tribal members spoke Quileute , Cowlitz , and Chinook languages . The Quinault Indian Nation owns Quinault Pride Seafood, Land, and Timber Enterprises, and the Mercantile in Taholah, Washington . They run their own internal facilities and in the 21st century are the largest employer in Grays Harbor County. They also own and operate
728-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.43 and the average family size was 3.63. In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 38.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 5.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.4 males. The median income for
756-564: Was a court case that affirmed the fishing treaty rights of Washington tribes; and other tribes demanded that the U.S. government recognize aboriginal titles . All the above culminated in the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 , which legitimized tribal entities by partially restoring Native American self-determination . Following the decisions made by the Indian Claims Commission in
784-615: Was recognized 32 years later in 2010. At a Senate Committee on Indian Affairs hearing, witnesses testified that the process was "broken, long, expensive, burdensome, intrusive, unfair, arbitrary and capricious, less than transparent, unpredictable, and subject to undue political influence and manipulation." The number of tribes increased to 567 in May 2016 with the inclusion of the Pamunkey tribe in Virginia who received their federal recognition in July 2015. The number of tribes increased to 573 with
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