HOPLAND BAND OF POMO INDIANS

The traditional land of the Hopland Band of Pomo Indians is located in the Sanel Valley, and the surrounding areas, of what is now southeastern Mendocino County in the state of California. This has been home to the Hopland People since the beginning of time. Sho-Ka-Wah or "east of the river" is the name of the people for themselves in the Central Pomo language. Their main village was named Shanel meaning "of the roundhouse" which had five assembly houses and many leaders or "captains" with a population estimated at 1500 before European contact.

Also known as: Hopland

Primary location: Hopland United States