K a s h a y a

"E x p e r t  G a m b l e r s"

The Kashaya, the first people known to have lived in the area that is now Fort Ross, still live in this region.

The local native people consider their name to be "People From the Top of the Land." The name Kashaya,

which means "expert gamblers," was given to them by a neighboring Pomo group. The Kashaya are one of

seven individual groups of people who speak what linguists have labeled as the Pomoan languages.

Today many Kashaya still reside on the reservation and in areas surrounding Fort Ross.

Although the majority live and work in the principal cities of Sonoma County, many

have gone on to continue their careers in the greater Bay Area. Presently a growing

number of Kashaya occupy positions of political and educational leadership among the

Indian and non-Indian communities of this region.

Many of their numbers are to be found in the educational, academic, health care, social

services, and administrative professions. Although today the Kashaya are contemporary

California Indians in a modern and fast moving world, they still retain their strong feelings

of attachment to their ancestral land and the way of life that was so long enjoyed by their

ancestors. 

For more about the hisory of our people click on the HISTORY link on the menu bar.

K a s h a y a  N e w s

Saying Good-Bye to an Old Friend     

The water treatment plant upgrade project has finally begun.  Worked started on

May 8, 2006 and will probably last through the winter. The contractor has hired a

few tribal members to help out as laborers.  Water plant operator Paul Chappell is

overseeing the contractor’s work. 

In its place will be a new 15-foot tall 67,000-gallon glass-fused-to-steel water

storage tank.  There will also be a new 16’ X 28’ concrete block treatment plant

that will house a 45 gallon per minute microfiltration treatment unit. The work is

funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Indian Health Services, and

the Tribe’s Indian Community Development Block Grant through HUD. 

A  L o o k  A r o u n d  t h e  K a s h i a  T e r r i t o r y

CALIFORNIA

A. Stewarts Point Store

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G. Kashaya Roundhouse

C. Coyote Hill

K. High Point

L. Goat Rock

The red letters on the map correspond to the pictures below. These are pictures of areas within the Kashaya  aboriginal territory. It is for you to get a sence of the area that we live in and for those that have been away from home for a long time to get a sence of visiting home. Click on the picture for a larger version

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B. Stewarts Point Schoolhouse

D. The Opening

E. Skaggs Springs Rd.

F. Tin Barn Rd.

H. Haupt Creek Bridge

I. Clark's Crossing

J. Middle Fork River

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