Leadership

Jordan D. Joaquin, President (2023-2024)
Ina M. Hall, Vice President (2023-2024)
Jonathan E. Koteen, Council Member
Gloria L. McGee, Council Member
Donald W. Medart, Jr., Council Member
Virgil S. Smith, Council Member
Zion C. White, Council Member

(updated February 2023)

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 1899 Yuma, Arizona 85366-1899

Phone: 760-919-3600

Community Health Director:

Sosa Nita Diaz s.diaz@quechantribe.com

Education Director:

Ora Lee Durand-Valisto o.durand@quechantribe.com

Website

GOVERNANCE: The Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe is governed by a President, Vice President, and five council members. Council members serve two-year terms. The President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer are selected by the Council. The Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month. The Tribe resides in Congressional Districts 3 and 4; Legislative Districts 4 and 13.


CONSTITUTION:

The Constitution of the Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe (Adopted 1936)

The Constitution of the Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe (Adopted 1936)
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COMMUNITY PROFILE: Previously known as the Yuma Indians, the Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation have always lived in the Colorado River Valley. Their land borders California and Mexico, and the Reservation was established in 1884. Quechan (pronounced "kwuh-tsan") means "those who descended." Their distinct language, the native tongue of southeastern California and southwestern Arizona, is believed to be spoken by just a few hundred people.  

Their location along the Colorado River has meant a long history of trading and exchange networks with other tribes, as well as battles over land.  According to the 2017-2021 Census, 1,372 Quechan live on the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation.

The Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe operates the Paradise Casino in Yuma, Arizona.  The Tribe also operates a sand and gravel enterprise, five trailer and RV parks, a grocery store, and a museum.  The Tribe's 700-acre farm is leased to non-tribal members. 

 

According to the U.S. Census Bureau 2017-2021 American Community Survey, the population on the Fort Yuma Indian Reservation is 1,372. The following document provides a Census snapshot of the Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe with comparisons to the state of Arizona and the United States as a whole.

Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe Census Data.pdf

Fort Yuma-Quechan Tribe Census Data.pdf
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Note: When interpreting data for small populations or rural areas, it is important to note the margin of error which is provided where possible. The margin of error can be interpreted as providing a 90 percent probability that the true value lies within the estimate plus and minus the margin of error. 

First Things First is Arizona's early childhood agency, providing health screenings and a variety of services across the state. Included here are two of their reports for the Yuma region, which includes the Arizona portion of the Fort Yuma-Quechan reservation:

First Things First Regional Needs & Assets Report_Yuma Region 2022

First Things First Regional Needs & Assets Report_Yuma Region 2022
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First Things First Impact Report_Yuma region 2022.pdf

First Things First Impact Report_Yuma region 2022.pdf
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Yuma Region Resource Connection Guide_2021.pdf

Yuma Region Resource Connection Guide_2021.pdf
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Business Summary_2022 (ESRI).pdf

Business Summary_2022 (ESRI).pdf
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Business Locator_2022 (ESRI).pdf

Business Locator_2022 (ESRI).pdf
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Market Profile_2022 (ESRI).pdf

Market Profile_2022 (ESRI).pdf
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Civilian Labor Force Profile_2022 (ESRI).pdf

Civilian Labor Force Profile_2022 (ESRI).pdf
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Retail Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf

Retail Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf
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Restaurant Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf

Restaurant Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf
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Finances Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf

Finances Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf
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Electronics and Internet Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf

Electronics and Internet Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf
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Health and Beauty Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf

Health and Beauty Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf
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Pets and Products Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf

Pets and Products Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf
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Sports and Leisure Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf

Sports and Leisure Market Potential_2022 (ESRI).pdf
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