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Cahuilla Band of Indians

Also known as Mountain Cahuilla, Qawishpa Cahuillangnah, Cahuilla

Say it kuh-WEE-eh (written on the Band's site as kəˊwi:e) Pronunciation: Cahuilla Band of Indians, on its own site (opens in a new tab)

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Lands

Anza area, Riverside County, Southern California

Countries United States

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Governance

The Band describes itself as a sovereign nation that carries its culture forward through strong governance.

As of 2026 Source: Cahuilla Band of Indians, Cahuilla Band of Indians (opens in a new tab) Checked 8 Oct 2026 Suggest a correction to this fact

Culture

The Cahuilla Band of Indians are Mountain Cahuilla, who name themselves Qawishpa Cahuillangnah.

Source: Cahuilla Band of Indians, Cahuilla Band of Indians (opens in a new tab) Checked 8 Oct 2026 Suggest a correction to this fact

Land

Cahuilla traditional territory spans a large area of what are now Riverside and San Diego counties.

Source: Cahuilla Band of Indians, History - Cahuilla Band of Indians (opens in a new tab) Checked 8 Oct 2026 Suggest a correction to this fact

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