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The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, previously known as Smith River Rancheria,^[4][5] is a federally recognized tribe of Tolowa people in Del Norte County, California.^[6] They are Athabascan people, distantly related to northern Athabascans of eastern Alaska and western Canada, as well as the Apache and Navajo peoples of the American Southwest.^[2]

As of the 2010 Census the population of this group was 113.^[7] Tolowa people are also part of other federally recognized tribes in northern California and Oregon.

Government[edit]

The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation is headquartered in Smith River, California. They are governed by a democratically elected, seven-member tribal council. Their current tribal administration is as follows:

• Chairperson: LeAnn McCallum
• Vice Chairperson: Jeri Lynn Thompson
• Secretary: Debbie Boardman
• Treasurer: Jaytuk Steinruck
• Councilmember: Dr. Joseph Giovannetti
• Councilmember: Cari Nelson
• Councilmember: Scott D. Sullivan
• Executive Director: Troy Ralston

Reservation[edit]

The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation is a federally recognized tribe, which owns 805 acres of land on or adjacent to its reservation in Del Norte County, north of Crescent City.^[6] The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation was established in 1906; their land used to consist of only 30-acres.^[8] The nearest community is Smith River, while the nearest incorporated city is Brookings, Oregon, about 10 miles to the north. In 1862, the US Government established the Smith River Reservation, which consisted of 16,000 acres and which was abandoned by the U.S. in 1868.

Economic development[edit]

The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation (Smith River Rancheria) owns and operates the Lucky 7 Casino and Xaa-wan'-k'wvt Village Resort in Smith River, California.^[9]

Notable members[edit]

• Eunice Bommelyn, Tolowa language proponent, cultural advocate, genealogist, and historian.^[10]
• Loren Me’-lash-ne Bommelyn, language educator, traditionalist, basket weaver
• Dr. Joseph Giovannetti, professor, writer, lecturer, genocide expert, CSU Humboldt, Sports Hall of Fame, track & field
• Drew Roberts, CSU Humboldt, Sports Hall of Fame, football
• Jolanda Ingram Obie, attorney
• Ron James, carver

Notes[edit]

1. ^'About Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation.'Smith River Rancheria. Retrieved 4 June 2015
2. ^ ^abc'Tolowa Indians.'SDSU: California Indians and Their Reservations. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
3. ^Pritzker 147
4. ^'tolowa-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/TDN_press-release.pdf'(PDF). www.tolowa-nsn.gov. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
5. ^Triplicate, Laura. 'Triplicate'. triplicate.com. Retrieved 4 June 2015.
6. ^ ^ab'Smith River Rancheria.'SDSU: California Indians and Their Reservations. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
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8. ^Pritzker 148
9. ^'California Casinos - Indian Casinos by Tribe.'500 Nations. Retrieved 4 June 2012.
10. ^Spencer, Adam (28 April 2012). 'Tolowa mourn loss of a leader: Eunice Bommelyn'. Del Norte Triplicate. Retrieved 9 September 2012.

External links[edit]

• Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, official website
• Tolowa, Four Directions Institute

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Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel (Howonquet Lodge) has a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and shared lounge in Smith River. Boasting an ATM, this property also provides guests with a casino. The hotel offers an indoor pool and room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

All guest rooms come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a fridge, a coffee machine, a bath or shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe and a private bathroom.

Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel (Howonquet L offers a hot tub.

Free private parking and a business centre are available, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

Brookings is 15 km from the accommodation, while Crescent City is 28 km from the property. The nearest airport is Jack McNamara Field Airport, 20 km from Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel (Howonquet Lodge).

Rooms: 7

Facilities of Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel (Howonquet Lodge)

General

• WiFi available in all areas

Activities

• Happy hour

• Bingo

Food & Drink

• Restaurant
• Room service

• Bar

• Vending machine (drinks)
• Vending machine (snacks)

Pool and wellness

• Fitness centre
• Hot tub/jacuzzi

• Indoor pool (all year)

• Swimming Pool

Reception services

• 24-hour front desk
• Newspapers
• Express check-in/check-out

• Luggage storage
• ATM/cash machine on site

• Concierge service

Common areas

• Shared lounge/TV area

Entertainment and family services

• Casino

Cleaning services

• Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

• Meeting/banquet facilities
• Business centre

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• Fax/photocopying

Shops

• Gift shop

• Mini-market on site

Miscellaneous

• Non-smoking rooms
• Facilities for disabled guests
• Family rooms
• Lift

• Soundproof rooms
• Heating
• Non-smoking throughout

• Air conditioning
• Designated smoking area

Safety & security

• Safety deposit box

Internet

WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Policies of Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel (Howonquet Lodge)

These are general hotel policies for Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel (Howonquet Lodge). As they may vary per room type; please also check the room conditions.

Check-in

15:00 - 00:00 hours

Check-out

01:00 - 11:00 hours

Cancellation / Prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to property type.

Children and extra beds

Free!Up to two children under 6 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

The maximum number of total guests in a room is 4.

There is no capacity for cots in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

Lucky Seven Casino Smith River Hotel

• Mastercard
• Visa
• Discover
• American Express

The property reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.

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