Texas Band of Yaqui Indians

The Texas Band of Yaqui Indians is a cultural heritage organization for individuals who identify as descendants of Yaqui people.[2] They are headquartered in Lubbock, Texas.[1]

Texas Band of Yaqui Indians
Seal of the Texas Band of Yaqui Indians
Named afterYaqui people
Formation2019[1]
Typenonprofit organization[1]
EIN 45-3612050[1]
PurposeA23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness[1]
HeadquartersLubbock, Texas[1]
Location
Official language
English
President, Chairman
Israel Ramirez[1]
Vice Chairman
Sam Ramirez [2]
Websitetbyi.gov

The Texas Band of Yaqui Indians is an unrecognized organization. They are neither a federally recognized tribe[3] nor a state-recognized tribe.[4]

Organization

In 2019, the Texas Band of Yaqui Indians organized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, based in Lubbock, Texas.[1] It is an arts, culture, and humanities nonprofit and charity.[1] As of 2020, Israel Ramirez was the organization's president[1] and chairman.[2] Sam Ramirez is the vice chairman.[2]

Honorary resolution
Resolution SR989

In 2015, the Texas state senate passed a Senate Resolution 989, a "congratulatory & honorary" resolution authored by Charles Perry.[5]

Activities

The organization visited the Lubbock Christian University to discuss Yaqui culture and history.[6]

References
  1. "Texas Band of Yaqui Indians". Cause IQ. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  2. "Texas Band of Yaqui Indians". GuideStar. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  3. "Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs". Indian Affairs Bureau. Federal Register. January 21, 2022. pp. 7554–58. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  4. "State Recognized Tribes". National Conference of State Legislatures. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  5. "Senate Resolution No. 989". LegiScan. 27 May 2015. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  6. "Native American Tribe Visits LCU to Celebrate Cultural Heritage". Lubbock Christian University. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
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