At a glance
The basics about Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 26000 Mesa Grande Road, Santa Ysabel, California 92070
- Region
- BIA Pacific Region, Southern California Agency
- Land size
- 2.7 square miles
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Language
Ipai
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Government
Chairman Curtis LaChusa
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Main line
- (760) 782-3818
About Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians
Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized tribe in California. Members can find help with housing, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians. Its land area is 2.7 square miles. Languages named: Ipai.
Last checked October 28, 2026.
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Eligibility depends on recognition status. Benefit areas (marked below) show only the programs that can apply to a Nation with this status: Federally recognized. Check eligibility with the program itself. WiseTribal reports official sources and does not decide who qualifies. This is not legal advice.
- Government and contacts Tribal office in Santa Ysabel, Chairman Curtis LaChusa, main phone (760) 782-3818
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Southern California Agency; Programs: Job Opportunity – Tourism Services Assistant and Health & Social Services eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Southern California Agency Opening soon
- Businesses
- Lands and map Tribal office on the map, Santa Ysabel, 2.7 square miles of land (Census)
- Health 120 Indian Health Service facilities in California
Help available near Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Southern California Agency (951) 276-6624 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Southern California Agency (951) 276-6624 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Southern California Agency (951) 276-6624 Bureau of Indian Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Services and departments
Each card opens its own page on this site. Who it is for, how to apply, hours and contact are shown as the Nation's website states them.
Also listed
These are on the Nation's website, but it does not say yet who they are for or how to get them. Each opens a short page.
Indian Health Service facilities in California
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Santa Ysabel Community Health Center Health Center · Tribal 110-1/2 School House Canyon Road, Santa Ysabel, CA 92070 (760) 765-4203 7 miles
- Indian Health Council, Inc.- Valley Center Health Center · Tribal 50100 Golsh Road, Valley Center, CA 92082 (760) 749-1410 12 miles
- Southern Indian Health Council, Inc Health Center · Tribal 4058 Willows Road, Alpine, CA 91901 (619) 445-1188 24 miles
- Cahuilla Indian Health Health Center · Tribal 53000 Cahuilla Road, Anza, CA 92539 (951) 763-4835 25 miles
Nearby Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Other Nations nearby
- Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, California 7 miles away
- La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians, California 8 miles away
- San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians 12 miles away
- Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians 12 miles away
- Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla & Cupeno Indians 15 miles away
Health clinics
- Santa Ysabel Community Health Center (760) 765-4203 7 miles away
- Indian Health Council, Inc.- Valley Center (760) 749-1410 12 miles away
- Southern Indian Health Council, Inc (619) 445-1188 24 miles away
- Cahuilla Indian Health (951) 763-4835 25 miles away
- Pechanga Indian Health Clinic (951) 676-6810 25 miles away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Native-owned businesses near Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians
Within about 20 miles of Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians.
- All 27
- Construction 8
- Professional and technical services 6
- Health and social services 2
- Personal and repair services 2
- Business support and cleaning services 1
- Public administration 1
- Other kinds of business 7
Construction 8
- Christian Brother's Flooring & Interiors, Inc. Native-owned 18 miles away
- Herman Construction Group, Inc. Native-owned 19 miles away
- Ses Technologies LLC Native-owned 19 miles away
- Associate Mechanical Contractors Inc. Native-owned 19 miles away
- Hcg-Jcg Joint Venture Native-owned 19 miles away
- Herman/Jcg Co Jv Native-owned 19 miles away
Professional and technical services 6
- The Knox Consultants LLC Native-owned 16 miles away
- Blue Arrow Inc. Native-owned 19 miles away
- California Creative Solutions, Inc. Native-owned 19 miles away
- It Mentor Group, Inc. Native-owned 19 miles away
- Nyon Tech, LLC Native-owned 19 miles away
- Red River Resources LLC Native-owned 19 miles away
Health and social services 2
- Ataaxum Pomkwaan Native-owned 12 miles away
- Southern Indian Health Council Native-owned 17 miles away
Personal and repair services 2
- Tribal Sacred Waters Inc. Native-owned 5 miles away
- Indigenous Regeneration Native-owned 9 miles away
Business support and cleaning services 1
See all Business support and cleaning services near Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians →Public administration 1
See all Public administration near Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians →Other kinds of business 7
- Mesa Grande Business Development Corp Native-owned 1 mile away
- Tribal Alliance Corporation Native-owned 12 miles away
- Inner-Tribal Treatment Native-owned 14 miles away
- Inter-Tribal Long Term Recovery Foundation Native-owned 15 miles away
- Pauma Band Of Mission Indians Native-owned 16 miles away
- Strong Hearted Native Women's Coalition, Incorporated. Native-owned 17 miles away
Quick facts
- State
- California
Leadership
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Curtis LaChusaChairman
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Jamie La ChappaVice Chairwoman
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Gabriel Kitchen Jr.Councilman
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Sergio GutierrezCouncilman
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Matthew La ChappaCouncilman
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Matt La ChappaSecretary
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Diane LaChusaChairperson
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Louie GuassacVice Chairperson
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Patricia MartinezSecretary
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Juanita FeldmanTreasurer
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Tony GumataotaoTribal Representative
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Keely LintonTribal Representative
From the Nation's website · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 26000 Mesa Grande Road, Santa Ysabel, California 92070
- Phone
- (760) 782-3818
- mgenrollment@mesagrandeband-nsn.gov
- BIA agency
- Southern California Agency
- More
- Contact page(opens the official site in a new tab)
Departments
- Southern California Agency (951) 276-6624
- Enrollment office(opens the official site in a new tab) mgenrollment@mesagrandeband-nsn.gov
- Public Works Department(opens the official site in a new tab)
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians (also recorded as Mesa Grande Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Mesa Grande Reservation, California)
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Pacific
About this Nation
- Language
- Ipai
Some facts above come from Wikipedia. Only plain facts are used; none of its text is copied.
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Office location
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Pin from the U.S. Census Geocoder, using the office address on file.
Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Where is Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians located?
- Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians is located in California. Its BIA region is Pacific.
- Is Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians federally recognized?
- Yes. Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians?
- The official website of Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians is www.mesagrandeband-nsn.gov.
- What help is available near Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians?
- Local offices on record for Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- How big is the land area of Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians?
- The land area of Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians is 2.7 square miles.
- Which languages are named for Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians?
- The languages named for Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians are: Ipai.
- What is near Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians?
- Listed near Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians: 24 other Tribal Nations within 50 miles and 15 health clinics within 50 miles.
- Where does Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians post online?
- Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians has official pages on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.
Lands and map
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
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Sources
- www.mesagrandeband-nsn.gov(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- U.S. Census Bureau(opens an outside site in a new tab) Land area, population of the land area and map points.
- Wikipedia(opens an outside site in a new tab) Facts only; none of its text is copied (Wikipedia text is CC BY-SA).
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