Wilton Rancheria notes an important anniversary this month, an historic day for the Native American tribe based in Elk Grove.
On June 8, Wilton Rancheria celebrated 17 years since the tribe was regained formal federal recognition and could operate as a sovereign nation once again. The tribe is currently the only federally recognized Native nation in Sacramento County and considered the original stewards of the region.
“This is when my people were able to call themselves a people again,” said Jesus Tarango, chairman of Wilton Rancheria…