Qualla: Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians of California https://qualla.com/twenty-nine-palms-band-of-mission-indians-of-california en-us © 2026 Bendyline Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:21:11 GMT Qualla serial false Qualla support@bendyline.com yes https://qualla.com/_res/siteimages/rsslogo.png Qualla: Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians of California https://qualla.com/twenty-nine-palms-band-of-mission-indians-of-california Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians of California: Introduction https://qualla.com/twenty-nine-palms-band-of-mission-indians-of-california/ In 1867, a band of Chemehuevi people settled the land around what would become Twentynine Palms. Their descendants are still there — though the path between then and now ran through smallpox, a famous manhunt, forced displacement, and the long work of federal recognition, casino development, and stewardship agreements with the national park that the tribe helped shape for generations.

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