Ramona Indian Reservation

It was supposedly established in 1893 for Cahuilla People. They are Mexican-Opata or as they are known now Uto-Aztecan. Garcia Cubas listed their language as Comanche-Shoshone or Shoshonean which is Ojibway. Ramona Reservation is located in Riverside County, California. It covers only 560 acres. According to 2010's census, Ramona Reservation has a population of 13. They still make use of Ojibway Round Houses at Ramona. At Ramona, they are called a Kish. However, they have forgotten their Pow Wow Ceremonies including use of Round Houses. They construct them using a complete circle instead of eight sided. At Navajo Reservation, they continue to construct Round Houses with eight sides. Indians make up 12 of their population. According to 2010's census, there are three housing units at Ramona which gives Ramona a 4.0 persons per household average. However, using google earth, you can count at least 7 housing units so their population is probably a bit higher than 13. They are using solar energy at their small community. Ojibwa Traditionalists should visit this small nation and have friendly negotiations with their leaders who are quite intelligent. Use these coordinates 33�36'44.58"N 116�42'23.90"W using google earth, to find out about this very small nation. Little Shell Valley or Coachella Valley, is 16 miles to the northeast. They have winters at Ramona. Elevation of their small community is 4,747 feet above sea level. Adjacent to their small nation on their north, is Thomas Mountain. It has an elevation of 6,825 feet above sea level. Their real Reservation was created on January 5 and January 7 of 1852. It is a very large Reservation that is yet legitimate.