Morongo
The Morongo Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized tribe in California, United States. They are mainly Cahuilla and Serrano; however, some tribal citizens are also Chemehuevi, Cupeño, and Luiseño Indians. Although many tribes in California are known as Mission Indians, some, such as those at Morongo, were never a part of the Spanish Missions in California.
The Morongo Reservation is located in Riverside County, California, in the San Gorgonio Pass. Established as the Portrero Reservation by executive order in 1876 under President Ulysses S. Grant, and called Malki by the Native Americans, the Morongo name was adopted by 1908 when the land was patented to the Morongo Band of Mission Indians. The tribe has developed a large casino and hotel resort at Cabazon to support tribal programs and economic development.
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