The tribe came to public attention in 1987 when they won California v.
Since 1981, the tribe has hosted the annual Indio Powwow, with dancing, Cahuilla bird singing, drum competitions, and peon games. The Cabazon Cultural Museum is open to the public, free of admission, Mondays to Saturdays. The resort also featured Eagle Falls Golf Course. The Cabazon Band owns Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 250 room hotel, POM Restaurant, Pizza Kitchen, The Bistro, Fresh Grill Buffet, JOY Asian Cuisine, a Starbucks, and several casual dining areas, located in Indio. The Cabazon Band of Mission Indians introduced high-stakes bingo to their state, after they won the pivotal court case, California v. Douglas Welmas is their current tribal chairman. The tribe's headquarters is located in Indio, California. The Twenty-Nine Palms Reservation is located immediately to its northwest. Population on the reservation is approximately 806. It occupies 1,706 acres (690 ha) located in Coachella, seven miles (11 km) from Indio, California and 18 miles (29 km) from Palm Springs. The Cabazon Indian Reservation was founded in 1876. They were formerly known as the Cabazon Band of Mission Indians. The Cabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized tribe of Cahuilla Indians, located in Riverside County, California. Indian tribe in California, United StatesĬabazon Band of Cahuilla Indians Total population
