C-SPAN Cities Tour - Palm Springs: Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

Learn how the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians transformed from a small group of Native Americans into one of the richest Indian Reservations in the United States. Tribal member Moraino Patencio explains the tribe's history and its relevance to Palm Springs today.
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[@marciabrown4385]

Great lesson in Indian history!! You have a wonderful heritage!

[@LibrarianLauren]

This is really cool. Thanks for breaking it down so clearly. I loved hearing about the history of how Palm Spring became such a destination. The part about the dry climate helping people with tuberculosis is so interesting!

[@marciabrown4385]

I hope you are all doing well and staying healthy!

[@anelbarr]

Thank you for the history lesson. I am using the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation as a location in a story I am writing.

[@cometkatt]

Moraino as always you are able to explain things so well and clearly - thank you for sharing your expertise and passion for your people.
i miss our chats :)

[@constancemiller3753]

I'm so happy for the Cahuilla Band. When I was a small child we would drive past the Reservation. There wasn't much to see. Trailers against the mountains...then came the first Casino. Little by little things grew into a huge casino and later the Spa and casino in Palm Springs proper. The businesses, educational scholarships and lovely tree canopy of homes and businesses that they show here.