MECHOOPDA TRIBAL MEMBERS

Let’s Talk Transportation!

We want to hear from YOU! Click the link below to take our quick and easy survey about our Tribe’s transportation needs. Prefer good ol’ paper? No problem — you can also grab a copy at the Tribal office!

We’re asking for one person per household to complete the survey by May 3rd — and yes, your input really matters!
Let’s roll toward a better future together!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F9Q8QC5

ATTENTION MECHOOPDA TRIBAL MEMBERS

We’re creating a private Facebook group just for Mechoopda Tribal Members!

This space is meant to keep our community informed, connected, and engaged with important updates, events, and discussions.

The group is private and for tribal members only.

If you are a Mechoopda Tribal Member, please send a request to join!

Let’s build a stronger online community together.

Attention Mechoopda Tribal Members

Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Survey Notice

Tribal members will receive an email this week with a link to a survey focused on transportation needs within the community.

Prefer paper? No problem! Paper copies of the survey will also be available at the Tribal Administration Office.

Your input is important and will help shape future transportation planning for our Tribe. Thank you for participating!

The Mechoopda Tribal Office will be CLOSED the last Friday of every month for Administration Day. 

Northwest Maidu Language Class

Every 1st & 3rd Monday from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Mechoopda Tribal Office

Points of contact: Kyle McHenry (530) 924-2703 or He-Lo Ramirez at: hramirez@mechoopda-nsn.gov

We are proud to announce the 7th Annual Chico Indian Market, hosted by the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria. This event will feature Native American vendors from local tribes selling beaded jewelry, art, soaps, salves, and food. 

Come support the community and take advantage of a great opportunity to find unique items for Christmas!

Date: Saturday, November 30th, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Location: Chico Women’s Club 592 E. 3rd Street Chico, CA.

Inquiries or vendor information contact Susie Cortez at scortez@mechoopda-nsn.gov

Visit the Memrise (Northwestern Maidu) site at: https://community-courses.memr...

OR click on the language site link on the homepage of the Mechoopda website

Wellness Gym- New Hours!

Mechoopda Household Members (14 years +): The Wellness Gym has new hours! Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Participants must reserve their spot at least 24 hours in advance with Lianne (530) 924-2711 or lbertolucci@mechoopda-nsn.gov

Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

Time: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Location: Mechoopda Tribal Office

Mechoopda Child Care Payment Program (CCPP) is accepting applications! The Child Care Payment Program provides subsidy payments for child care services.

Licensed Center Based Care and Licensed Family Day Care Homes only.

Please see flyer, or call Lianne, for eligibility requirements.

Contact Lianne (530) 924-2711 for more information.

Mechoopda Tribal members

Food Vouchers Are Now Available Until Funds Are Depleted

To apply:

+ Must complete full application packet

+ Must have a Mechoopda tribal member in the household

+ Must reside in Butte, Glenn, or Tehama County

+ Must provide proof of income for previous 30 days for everyone 18 or over in the household

+ Must be income eligible

+ Must provide proof of Mechoopda enrollment

For more information or to complete an application, contact Jordan Allen:

Phone: (530) 899-8922 ext. 232

Email: jallen@mechoopda-nsn.gov

Business Technical Assistance Programs

Did you know that there are a number of FREE programs available to help small, rural businesses with

marketing and other types of technical assistance?

With more than three decades of experience providing direct technical assistance to businesses across a variety of industry sectors throughout the North State, the Center for Economic Development at Chico State is ready to assist.

How We Can Help:

Our team is ready to assist you with a wide variety of services, including:

Basic Website Creation--Social Media Marketing--Financial Readiness Assessments

Business Market Assessments and more.

Eligibility Requirements:

Eligibility requirements vary depending on program, and could include type of business, number of employees and income limits.

Contact Us Today to Learn More!

Email Sara Carmody, Center for Economic Development:

scarmody3@csuchico.edu or call 530-898-3864

CLICK HERE FOR BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FLYER

CLICK HERE FOR CENTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR BUSINESSES INFORMATION

Tribal Student Program Sponsorship ProgramThe Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, California has allocated funds to address the unmet need of Tribal member students through the Tribal Student Sponsorship Program. The purpose of the Program is to provide financial support for extracurricular activities which are not eligible for existing programs through the Tribe’s Education and Child Care Departments. The Tribal Council has approved this program to provide financial support to eligible applicants. The maximum amount that can be received through the Program is $500.00 per Tribal member student per calendar year.

If you need more information, feel free to contact Noel Krogh at (530) 899.8922 extension 209.

Mechoopda Tribal Members

Homeowner Assistance Fund

Attention Homeowners: If you are a homeowner who is experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID pandemic, Chico Rancheria Housing Corporation may be able to help. The Homeowner Assistance Fund programs offer assistance with Mortgage Payment Assistance, Mortgage Reinstatement due to Default, Delinquency, Forbearance, Mortgage Principle Reduction, Mortgage Interest Rate Reduction, Utility Services Payment Assistance, and Internet Service Payment Assistance.

For more information, contact the staff at Chico Rancheria Housing Corporation at (530)343-4048 or rhice@crhc-nsn.gov

CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

Community Land Management at Verbena Fields

Experience TEK in Action every Friday, 10:00am - 1:00pm at Verbena Fields!

Tend the land with Ali Meders-Knight every Friday at Verbena Fields.

Please dress appropriately for outdoor work, and bring your own gloves if you can.

Verbena Fields is located at the corner of East 1st Avenue and Verbena Lane in North Chico.

Visit the website for more information: https://tekchico.org/training-calendar

Since June 2020, with grant support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, the Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition, Inc. (ONAC) has been offering three types of free financial coaching to tribal citizens across the United States: 1) credit counseling, 2) homebuyer education, and 3) financial management (i.e. budgeting). Confidential sessions are offered one-on-one, by teleconference (Zoom) or phone call, with a certified credit counselor, homebuyer education provider, and financial educator,

Felecia Freeman (Citizen Potawatomi). Typically, these sessions will last for an hour and are scheduled at a mutually agreeable time. Thus far, ONAC has offered this free financial coaching to those participating in ONAC’s other programming. Now, ONAC is offering these financial coaching services to a wider group of tribal constituents.

If you are a tribal citizen interested in free financial coaching, you are welcome to complete the registration form.

Once the form has been submitted to ONAC, our financial coach will work with you to schedule a remote session by phone or teleconference. This confidential financial coaching is available to any American Indian or Alaska Native in the United States, regardless of where you reside.

For any questions about these financial coaching services, contact Christy Finsel, ONAC Executive Director, at (405) 720-0770 or cfinsel@oknativeassets.org

Click here for Family Guide for Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Brochure 

Attention Tribal Member Small Business Owners
We would like to let members know about services provided by Tribal-owned businesses. To that end, we would like to create a listing of small businesses owned by Mechoopda Tribal members. We will post this list in the newsletter as well as on the website. 

If you are an enrolled Mechoopda Tribal member who owns a small business and would like your business listed in the newsletter and website, please CLICK HERE and provide the required information to add your business to the list.

We will continue to keep the list posted in the newsletter and the website. If any information changes, please let us know as soon as possible. Please note that this list will be for information purposes only. The Tribe will not provide any type of endorsement or recommendation regarding products or services and members are prohibited from representing otherwise.

Disclaimer: Listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute the Tribe’s endorsement of a business’ goods or services.