The Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians (also known as the Elem Band of Pomo and Sulfur Bank Band of Pomo Indians) are a Native American band of Pomo based on 50 acres near Clearlake Oaks, California on the northwest shore of Clear Lake. Clearlake Oaks is a Census-designated place (CDP in Lake County, California, United States. Clear Lake is the largest natural Lake entirely in California, and has the largest surface area of any freshwater lake entirely in California the tenth largest by The Elem Indian Colony reservation was originally formed under the name Sulfur Bank Rancheria in 1949.
The tribe was organized in 1936 and has a population of about 100. Currently they are attempting to regain ownership of Rattlesnake Island near their reservation, where they had held ceremonies for centuries. For other places with the same name see Rattlesnake Island. Rattlesnake Island is an island located on Clear Lake in Lake
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- Economic Development Administration. U. S. Dept of Commerce. California Report: Sulfur Bank Rancheria/Elem Indian Colony (p. 298-299). File retrieved May 5, 2007.
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