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PALM SPRINGS - The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians announces Tribal Council election results for the March 17, 2026 annual election. Tribal Council Chairman Jeff L. Grubbe was elected to a full two-year term...
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Agua Caliente Geospatial Information Services (GIS) provides support to all Tribal government departments. Since the Tribe's opening of the GIS department more than 20 years ago, it has become an integral tool in managing Agua Caliente Indian Reservation land holdings and protecting Tribal resources. In addition to providing maps, the department maintains an extensive database of current and historic spatial data that is used for analysis and decision-making purposes by the Tribal government. --> Click to search for addresses, and verify whether or not they fall within the boundary of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. --> Click to view the location and ownership status of allotments within the boundary of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. Contacts Beckie Howell, GISP Director of GIS Phone: 760-883-1911 Email:
[email protected] Story Maps Tahquitz Canyon Murray Indian Canyons Palm Indian Canyons Andreas Indian Canyons Indian Canyons Golf Resort (South Course) Indian Canyons Golf Resort (North Course) Maps Land Status Zoning Districts Cahuilla Indian Reservations Resources Careers Government to Government Partner Organizations Subscribe Contact Us 5401 Dinah Shore Drive Palm Springs, CA 92264 Phone: 760-699-6800 Phone: 760-699-6800 --> The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an historic Palm Springs based federally recognized Native American Tribe with more than 500 members. The Tribe is steward to more than 34,032 acres of ancestral land. 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Tribal Programs Tribal Membership benefits are available via committees comprised of Tribal Members or administered by Tribal Government staff. Agua Caliente Child Development Program --> Child Development Provides a number of activities and supportive resources for Tribal Children to assist in their growth and development. Agua Caliente Cultural Preservation Program --> Cultural Preservation Supports the preservation of the spoken Cahuilla language, bird songs and dances, and a greater understanding of the role of culture in today's Tribal Community. Cemetery & Burial Assists in coordinating death benefits and funeral service expenses for Tribal Members and other eligible family members. Enrollment Assists those interested in learning more about enrolling as a Member of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, and assists those that qualify throughout the enrollment process. Housing Provides assistance with utilities, and benefits related to improving homes for Tribal Members and their families. Scholarship Supports the advancement of education as a priority among Tribal Members and their families. --> Supports the advancement of education as a priority among Tribal Members. Tribal Building Ensures the Tribal Building is properly maintained, and coordinates the availability and scheduling of events held at the Building. Tribal Family Services Tribal Family Services (TFS) was established as a department within Tribal Government in 2003. TFS exists to support the shared and individual needs of the families of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. We develop and support comprehensive social and educational programs for Tribal Families. Child safety and well-being are top priorities. Easy access to professional, respectful services is our commitment. Our goal is a community of healthy families invested in the future of their Tribe. For more information on TFS programs and assistance, please call 760-699-6800. Resources Careers Government to Government Partner Organizations Subscribe Contact Us 5401 Dinah Shore Drive Palm Springs, CA 92264 Phone: 760-699-6800 Phone: 760-699-6800 --> The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an historic Palm Springs based federally recognized Native American Tribe with more than 500 members. The Tribe is steward to more than 34,032 acres of ancestral land. 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CitizenServe Link Indian Planning Commission Public Notices Land Use Contracts Tribal Ordinances Tribal Plans Staff Contacts Realty Services Summary & contact Overview LTRO Residential Leasing Transactional Services Rights-of-Way Tribal Services Tribal Historic Preservation Office Summary & contacts Agua Caliente Archive Agua Caliente Tribal Register of Heritage Places Compliance Consultation Cultural Monitoring/Field Services National Register of Historic Places Resources Agua Caliente Water Authority Cultural Tourism Tribal Council Intro summary Mission statement Tribal Council --> News/Film Office Film Office Images for Use Press Releases Public Relations Request a Speaker Media Request r Our Story Baskets Birdsinging & Dancing Culture Curriculum History Hot Mineral Spring Leadership timeline --> Indian Canyon Leadership Nature Moul Ollas Tahquitz Veterans Tribal Enterprises Agua Caliente Casinos Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Agua Caliente Fuel Indian Canyons Indian Canyons Golf Resort Tahquitz Canyon The Spa at Sèc-he --> Previous Next --> (((SUB_MENU_EVENTS))) / Me Yah Whae / (((SUB_MENU_ACYOUTUBE))) / (((SUB_MENU_PHILANTHROPY))) --> Events • Me Yah Whae • Vision Agua Caliente • Philanthropy Positions Benefits Locations FAQ Agua Caliente Careers Find Your Career Today! --> Learn About the Agua Caliente Tribe Resources Careers Government to Government Partner Organizations Subscribe Contact Us 5401 Dinah Shore Drive Palm Springs, CA 92264 Phone: 760-699-6800 Phone: 760-699-6800 --> The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is an historic Palm Springs based federally recognized Native American Tribe with more than 500 members. 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The cities of Palm Springs, Cathedral City and Rancho Mirage as well as portions of unincorporated Riverside County span across the boundaries of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. --> Copyright - Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians --> Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Vision Agua Caliente --> (((TOP_NAV_VISION_AGUA))) --> Vision Agua Caliente --> Language (((LANG_ES))) (((LANG_EN))) (((LANG_DE))) (((LANG_JA))) (((LANG_ZH))) (((LANG_FR))) --> Palm Springs + 89° F --> --> --> --> Home Our Story Artifacts Baskets Bird Singing & Dancing Culture Curriculum History Hot Mineral Spring Leadership Timeline --> Indian Canyon Leadership Moul Nature Ollas Tahquitz Veterans Tribal Government Agua Caliente Water Authority Careers Cultural Tourism Economic Development Emergency Services Film Office Geospatial Information Systems Legal Department Philanthropy Planning Department Planning & Development --> Planning Department Public Relations Planning & Natural Resource Division --> Realty and Trust Services Tax Department Tribal Council Tribal Court Tribal Historic Preservation Office Tribal Services Tribal Council Intro Summary Mission Statement Tribal Council --> News/Film Office Film Office Images for Use Press Releases Public Relations Request a Speaker Media Request Tribal Enterprises Agua Caliente Casinos Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza Agua Caliente Cultural Museum The Spa at Sèc-he Agua Caliente Fuel Indian Canyons Indian Canyons Golf Resort Tahquitz Canyon Vision Agua Caliente Careers Tribal Government Casinos Sub Menu Events Me Yah Whae Agua Caliente Youtube Philanthropy --> Events Me Yah Whae Philanthropy --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> Tribal Government Economic Development Overview & Contact info Development opportunities Current projects Emergency Services Summary & contact information Film Office Summary and contact information Film permit application (auto-fill) Film permit insurance requirements (pdf) Geospatial Information Systems Philanthropy Summary & contact Grant application 3 highlight features of recent recipients (would include photos or video) Planning & Development --> Planning Department Public Relations Planning & Natural Resources Division Tribal Gov. CitizenServe Link Indian Planning Commission Public Notices Land Use Contracts Tribal Ordinances Tribal Plans Staff Contacts Realty Services Summary & contact Overview LTRO Residential Leasing Transactional Services Rights-of-Way Tribal Services Tribal Historic Preservation Office Summary & contacts Agua Caliente Archive Agua Caliente Tribal Register of Heritage Places Compliance Consultation Cultural Monitoring/Field Services National Register of Historic Places Resources Agua Caliente Water Authority Cultural Tourism Tribal Council Intro summary Mission statement Tribal Council --> News/Film Office Film Office Images for Use Press Releases Public Relations Request a Speaker Media Request r Our Story Baskets Birdsinging & Dancing Culture Curriculum History Hot Mineral Spring Leadership timeline --> Indian Canyon Leadership Nature Moul Ollas Tahquitz Veterans Tribal Enterprises Agua Caliente Casinos Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Agua Caliente Fuel Indian Canyons Indian Canyons Golf Resort Tahquitz Canyon The Spa at Sèc-he --> Previous Next --> (((SUB_MENU_EVENTS))) / Me Yah Whae / (((SUB_MENU_ACYOUTUBE))) / (((SUB_MENU_PHILANTHROPY))) --> Events • Me Yah Whae • Vision Agua Caliente • Philanthropy Legal Department The Legal Department represents and advises the Tribal Council and all Tribal government entities (which includes all Tribal businesses, departments, boards, commissions, and agencies) in matters of law pertaining to the Tribe and its operations. The General Counsel is appointed by the Tribal Council, serves as the chief legal advisor to the Tribe, and manages the Tribe's legal affairs. Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Legal Department supports the Tribe by rendering legal advice and opinions, drafting and reviewing contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and other documents necessary to accomplish the Tribe's policies and goals. The Legal Department also represents the Tribe's legal interests before judicial and administrative agencies, manages government affairs, and prosecutes violations of the Tribe's laws. Click Here For Tribal Code Click Here For Newly Adopted Ordinances Water Settlement Staff John T. Plata , General Counsel | Read More John Tabinaca Plata has served as General Counsel for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians ('ACBCI') since 2014. Prior to joining the ACBCI team, John was a partner at the Washington, DC office of Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker, LLP. Before joining Hobbs, John also served as Director of Legal Affairs for the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma in Lawton, Oklahoma. His primary practice areas include litigation, tribal gaming, tribal government development, tribal business structuring, taxation, and leasing of tribal lands. Throughout his career John has represented numerous Tribes before various federal courts and agencies in matters regarding disaster relief, tribal-state compact negotiation, internet gaming, intra-tribal disputes, federal contracting, and sacred site protection. John has devoted his career to defending tribal sovereignty and empowering tribal government. John is an enrolled tribal member of the Comanche Nation of Oklahoma and a direct descendant of Comanche Chief Tabinanica who was a signer of the 1865 Little Arkansas Treaty between the United States and the Comanche. Mr. Plata holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a Finance specialization from Texas Wesleyan University, and a Juris Doctor degree from the Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Texas, Oklahoma, the District of Columbia, and California. John is also licensed to practice before various federal district courts, Courts of Appeal for the D.C., Second, Fifth, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits, as well as the Supreme Court of the United States. A native Texan, John now resides in Rancho Mirage, California with his wife, and their dog Otis. They have two adult children who also live and work in southern California. Leslie Barragan-Scott , Legal Secretary More Rahsaan J. Tilford , Deputy General Counsel | Read More Rahsaan J. Tilford is Deputy General Counsel for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and has served the Tribe since 2016. Mr. Tilford has almost 20 years of experience working with governmental organizations, and has focused his practice on federal Indian and municipal law, contracts, risk management, taxation, real estate, land use and zoning, economic development, construction, and gaming. More specifically, Mr. Tilford has significant experience advising the Tribe and former clients on the various laws that affect them, including the General Rights-of-Way Act of 1948 (25 U.S.C. §§ 323-328); Indian Long-Term Leasing Act (25 U.S.C. § 415); Tribal Environmental Policy Act; Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. §§ 2701 et seq.); California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Resources Code §§ 21000 et seq.); National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 4321 et seq.); Tribal Historic Preservation Ordinance; National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. §§ 300101 - 307108); Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (25 U.S.C. §§ 3001 - 3013); Archaeological Resources Protection Act (16 U.S.C. §§ 470aa - 470mm); tribal and local land use laws; California Planning and Zoning Law (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 65000 - 66301); Subdivision Map Act (Cal. Gov. Code §§ 66410 - 66499.38); and tribal and California tax laws. Mr. Tilford also assists the Tribe with drafting and reviewing contracts, ordinances, and resolutions, and representing the Tribe in negotiations on various projects. Prior to joining the Tribe, Mr. Tilford was Assistant City Attorney for the city of Oxnard, Deputy City Attorney for the cities of Colton, Fontana, Gardena, and Desert Hot Springs, and Interim City Attorney for the city of Rialto. Mr. Tilford was born in Inglewood, California. 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