Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Indigenous reservation in Rancho Mirage, California, US.
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized tribe that occupies and controls about 32,000 acres across the Coachella Valley, with lands in Palm Springs and the Santa Rosa Mountains. Their territory includes several canyons with archaeological sites showing evidence of settlements, food preparation, and water management.
The reservation was established in 1876 by President Ulysses S. Grant for the Agua Caliente people, initially encompassing about 31,610 acres in Southern California. This founding marked the formal federal recognition of the tribe's land rights in the region.
The Agua Caliente maintain the Indian Canyons, where visitors can see rock art and ancient irrigation systems left by their ancestors. These places remain centers of connection to the land and tribal traditions.
Visitors can explore Tahquitz Canyon or visit the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum to learn about the community and its heritage. Guided tours and exhibits provide insight into traditional ways of life and archaeological sites.
The name Sec-he comes from the Cahuilla language and means boiling water, referring to the natural hot springs found in the region. These thermal waters have held long significance in the community's practices and relationship to the landscape.
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