Tribal Directory
Te-Moak Shoshone Tribe
Tribe NameBattle Mountain Band Council
Location
Located off Interstate 80, in Battle Mountain, Lander, County, NV
Tribal Members
516
Resident Population
165
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
Established June 17, 1917 by Executive Order.
Set aside 677.05 acres and on August 21, 1967 by the 90th Congress under PL 90-72 (81 Stat. 173) to add 6.25 acres.
Land Base
683.3 acres
Government
The Band Council was organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians approved on August 24, 1938 which was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Amended May 12, 1873-approximately 2 million acres by Executive Order.
Tribal Programs
Education, Health Clinic Services, Social Services/ICWA, Taxation, Environmental Protection, Library, Prevention,Housing Authority, Enrollment, Judicial, Traffic Safety
Business(es)
Convenience Store
Smoke Shop
Gas Station
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency, Elko, NV
Chair
Clarinda Guzman
Tribe NameCarson Colony Community Council
Location
Located one half mile west of U.S. Highway 395 in Carson City, NV.
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
March 26, 1917 -Act of May 18, 1916 (39 Stat. 123-143) 119.02 acres
March 26, 1917 -37.13 acres
August 12, 1996-3.85 acres
Land Base
160 acres
Government
The Community Council is organized under the Articles of Association established pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved June 16, 1967.
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Gary Nevers
Tribe NameConfederated Tribes of Goshute
Location
Astride the Nevada-Utah border in White Pine County, Nevada and Tooele and Juab Counties of Utah. The Reservation is located 75 miles south, by the road of Wendover, Utah or 50 miles east by the road by Schellbourn Station, U.S. Alternate 93.
Tribal Members
600
Resident Population
15
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
May 20, 1912 - 160 acres by Executive Order #1903 by authority of the Indian Reorganization Act (48 Stat. 984)
June 15, 1937 - 319.55 acres August 19, 1937- 160 acres
February 11, 1938- 439.24 acres
April 7, 1938- 80 acres
April 13, 1938- 66,155.43 by the authority of the Act of June 30, 1934 as follows: August 15, 1938 - 3,493.57 acres June 21, 1939- 60 acres January 19, 1940-320, 240 &80 acres February 9, 1940 2,240.99 acres November 24, 1941-240 acres January 9, 1943- by exchange Deed 635.91 acres
Land Base
108,932.7 acres (70,489 Nevada and 38, 443.7 in Utah)
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Confederate Tribes approved November 24, 1940.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Alcohol & Drug, Education, Day Care, Child Development, Health Clinic Services, Judicial, Transportation, Housing Authority, Senior Citizen, Law enforcement/Tribal Police, Environmental Protection,
Business(es)
Cowboy Porta-Potties, Guided Hunting, Powwow C-Store
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency,Elko,NV
Chair
Amos Murphy (Vice Chair)
Tribe NameDresslerville Community Council
Location
Located one half mile west of US Highway 395, south of Gardnerville, NV.
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
May 16, 1917 by Authority of the Act of May 8, 1916 (39 Stat. 123-145) purchase of 39.80 acres.
Land Base
39.80 acres
Government
The Community Council is organized under the Articles of Association established pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved November 14, 1969.
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Patrick Burtt
Tribe NameDuck Valley Shoshone-Paiute Tribe
Location
The reservation strides the Nevada-Idaho border located approximately 100 miles south of Mountain Home, ID on Highway 51 and is approximately 100 miles north of Elko, NV on Highway 225.
Tribal Members
2132
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms in Office - 3 years
Established
April 16, 1877 by Executive Order
May 4, 1886 by Executive Order adding acreage
July 1, 1910 acreage added
Land Base
289,819.3 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Duck Valley Shoshone-Paiute Tribes approved April 20, 1936.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Fire Management, Food Distribution, Education, Health Clinic Services, Land Office, Stop Violence, Human Resources, TERO, Recreation, Judicial/Tribal Court, Environmental Protection, Water & Sanitation, Wildlife & Parks, Day Care, Finance, Vocational Rehab, Economic Development
Business(es)
Gah Nee Enterprises
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency,Elko,NV
Chair
Brian Mason
Tribe NameDuckwater Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located 19 miles northwest of State Route 379 of Current, Nye County, NV.
Tribal Members
383
Resident Population
150
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 years
Established
November 13, 1940- by authorizing of Sec. 5, Indian Reorganization Act-3,273.26 acres
December 22, 1943- by the Act of June 28, 1941 (55 Stat. 303) -398.76 acres
January 27, 1955 - by authority of the Indian Reorganization Act purchase of Nye County tax deed land 142.5 acres
Land Base
31,229 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Duckwater Shoshone Tribes approved November 28, 1940.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Education, Day Care, Gym, Health Clinic Services, Natural Resources, Senior Services, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Judicial/Tribal Court, Housing, Planning
Serviced By
BIA-Office of Self Governance, Washington D.C.
Chair
Warren Graham
Tribe NameElko Band Council
Location
Located in Elko, Elko County, Nevada
Tribal Members
1600
Resident Population
700
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
March 23, 1918 by Executive Order- 160 acres
July 10, 1931 by the Act of January 31, 1931 (46 Stat. 1046), PL 71-581 -32.80 acres
Land Base
192.8 acres
Government
Organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians approved on August 24, 1938 which was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Amended August 1982.
Tribal Programs
Social Services/ICWA, Senior Services, Recreation, Southern Band Health Center Services, Headstart, JPTA, Environmental Program, Maintenance, Law Enforcement, Health Department, Domestic Violence, Alcohol and Drug , Daycare, Tutoring/Education
Business(es)
Elko Colony Smoke Shop, Convenience Store and Gas Station, ABC Daycare, Gymnasium
Serviced By
BIA- Eastern Nevada Agency, Elko, NV
Chair
Danena Ike, Chairwoman
Tribe NameEly Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located on the southwest and southeast sides of the City of Ely in three separate locations in White Pine County.
Tribal Members
650
Resident Population
250
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 years
Established
The Reservation was established September 28, 1930 by the authorization of the Act of June 27, 1930 (46 Stat. 820) for the purchase of 8.945 acres (0.37 federally owned) and in 1977 by legislation for 90.
Land Base
3,625 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Ely Shoshone Tribe approved April 8, 1966.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Education,Health Clinic Services,Housing Authority,Planning/Grant Department,Social Services,Judicial/Law Enforcement,Environmental Protection, Language/Culture, Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Elder
Business(es)
Silver Stage Travel Center
Serviced By
BIA- Eastern Nevada Agency, Elko, NV
Chair
Diana Buckner
Tribe NameFallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located 2 miles northeast of Fallon, the Reservation is 12 miles east by State Route 116 of Fallon, Churchill County, NV
Tribal Members
1400
Resident Population
250
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 years
Established
April 20, 1907- 4,680 acres allotted by authority of the Act of April 39, 1908 (35 Stat. 85)
November 2, 1917 - 840 acres
April 8, 1978 -PL 95-337 (92 Stat. 455) 2,640 acres
Land Base
Colony-69 acres / Reservation-3,480 acres / Allotted Land 4,650 acres
Government
Organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe approved June 12, 1964, amended August 13, 1971. (Non-IRA)
Tribal Programs
Cultural/language Preservation, Education, Day Care, Health Clinic Services, Housing Authority, Judicial/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Environmental Protection, NAGPRA, Stepping Stones Youth Shelter, Human Resources, Natural Resources, TERO, Grants, Community Development
Business(es)
Fox Peak Station I
Fox Peak Station II
Fox Peak Cinema
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Cathi Williams-Tuni
Tribe NameFort McDermitt Paiute-Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located 4 miles southeast of McDermitt, Humbolt County, NV. A major part of the reservation is located in Malheur County, OR. and spans the Nevada-Oregon border.
Tribal Members
1100
Resident Population
500
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of office - 4 years
Established
January 17, 1936 by act of Congress (49 Stat. 1094) 20,k414.14 acres set aside by authority of the Indian Reorganization Act (48 Stat. 984).
November 16, 1936 9,554.35 acres November 9, 1940 - 3,543.40 acres
July 18, 1941- 1,240 acres
February 24, 1943 -3,919.37 acres
June 16, 1944- 449.92 acres
February 3, 1956- 160 acres Tribal fee purchase
April 20, 1949-relinquished allotments approved
May 9, 1957- relinquished allotments approved
May 16, 1957 - 3,900.10 acres of relinquished allotments added to Tribal land
April 4, 1960- 160 acres added
November 16, 1973- 2.63 acres added
Land Base
19,094 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Fort McDermitt Paiute & Shoshone Tribe approved July 2, 1936. May 12, 1873- approximately 2 million acres by Executive Order.
Tribal Programs
Education, Tribal Court, Housing, Environmental Protection, Human Services, Finance
Business(es)
Travel Plaza
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Arlo Crutcher
Tribe NameFort Mojave Indian Tribe
Location
The Fort Mojave Indian Reservation is located along the Colorado River in the vacinity of Needles, California. The Reservation covers nearly 42,000 acres in the tri-state area of Arizona, California, and Nevada. The land is divided into three major segments: 23,669 acres in Mojave County Arizona; 12,633 acres adjacent to Needles, California; and 5,582 acres in Clark County, Nevada. Tribal headquarters are located in Needles, California.
Tribal Members
1,100
Resident Population
1,701
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
1870
Land Base
42,000 acres
Government
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Chair
Timothy Williams
Tribe NameLas Vegas Paiute Tribe
Location
Located within the city limits on the west side of north Main Street, one mile north of downtown Las Vegas, Clark County, NV. Also north of Las Vegas along the Reno-Tonopah Highway north of Mt. Charleston turnoff, (North US 95 exit 95).
Tribal Members
56
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 2 Years. The next election will be held 7/1/2022.
7 member council
Council meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month
Established
April 17, 1912-purchase of 10 acres from Helen J. Stewart
December 2, 1983-PL 93-203 adding 3,884.15 acres north of Las Vegas
August 30, 1996-purchase of 3.78 acres
Land Base
3,908.18 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitutional an By-Laws of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe approved July 30, 1970.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Alcohol& Drug, Education, Health Clinic Services, Social Services, Substance Abuse Prevention, Mental Health, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Air Quality, Child Development
Business(es)
Las Vegas Paiute Tribal Smoke Shop
Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
Las Vegas Paiute Snow Mountain Smoke Shop and Gas Station
Serviced By
BIA-Southern Paiute Field Station, St. George, UT
Chair
Deryn Pete
Tribe NameLovelock Paiute Tribe
Location
Lovelock, Pershing County, NV.
Tribal Members
217
Resident Population
153
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
September 4, 1907 for the purchase of 2 acres for school site
November 17, 1910 by authority of the Act of April 4, 1910 (36 Stat. 278) for purchase of 18 acres.
Land Base
20 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitutional and By-Laws of the Lovelock Paiute Tribe approved March 14, 1968.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Headstart, Housing Authority, Social Services/ICWA, Judicial/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Health Services, Johnson O'Malley, Elder, Daycare, Youth
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Alfred Happy, Jr.
Tribe NameMoapa Band of Paiutes
Location
Located approximately 8 miles west of Glendale, NV, junction of State Route 168 and Interstate 15 approximately 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Clark County, NV. Near the Valley of Fire State Park.
Tribal Members
420
Resident Population
420
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 years
Established
March 12, 1873-approximately 2 million acres by Executive Order
February 12, 1874-1,000 acres added by Executive Order
March 3, 1875 by the authority of the Act March 3, 1975 (18 Stat. 445) reduced acreage to 1,000
December 2, 1980 by legislation 70,565.46 acres added by PL 96-491
Land Base
71,294 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitutional and By-Laws of the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians approved April 17, 1942.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Headstart, Health Clinic Services, Housing Authority, Social Services/ICWA, Judicial/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Agriculture/Irrigation, Environmental, Vocational Rehabilitation, TERO and, Project INPUT
Business(es)
Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza
Serviced By
BIA-Southern Paiute Field Station, St. George, UT
Chair
Greg Anderson
Tribe NamePyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Location
Located 35 miles northeast of Reno, NV in Washoe, Lyon, and Storey Counties.
Tribal Members
2253
Resident Population
1332
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 2 Years
Established
March 23, 1859 - 475,085.55 acres by Executive Order (includes 112,000 acres of lake surface)
Land Base
475,000 acres (112,000 acres of lake surface)
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe approved January 15, 1936.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Education, Day Care, Health Clinic Services, Housing Authority, Library, Public Utilities, Maintenance, Senior Citizen, Victims Services, Social Services/ICWA,Parks&Recreation, Johnson O'Malley, Taxation , Judicial/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Rangers, Environment Protection/GAP, Fishery Restoration/Protection, Water Resources
Business(es)
I-80 Smoke Shop
I-80 RV & Campground
Nixon Store
Big Bend RV Park
Lake Camping & Fishing
Pyramid Lake Museum
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
James J. Phoenix
Tribe NameReno-Sparks Indian Colony
Location
Reno Community located adjacent to the City of Reno (Washoe County, NV) near East Second Street and Mill Street adjacent to Golden Lane
Hungry Valley Community located approximately 17 miles north of Reno Colony in Hungry Valley at the terminus of Eagle Canyon Road approximately 7 miles west of the intersection of Eagle Canyon Road and Pyramid Highway.
Tribal Members
1153
Resident Population
1539
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
April 13, 1917-purchase of 20 acres by the authority of the Act of May 18, 1916 (39 Stat. 123-145)
July 23, 1926- purchase of 8.38 acres by the authority of the Act of May 10, 1926 (44 Stat. 496)
August 23, 1986- acquisition of 1,949.39 acres by authority of the Act of August 3, 1986 (100 Stat. 828)
Land Base
13,434 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony approved January 15, 1936, amended January 8, 1971.
Tribal Programs
Health Clinic Services, Economic Development, Enrollment, Senior Citizen, Cultural Resources/Language, Archives&Records, Education, Adult Vocational Training, CHR or In-Home aid, Maintenance, Environmental Protection, Landscaping, Fleet Management, Transit Services, Family Support, Head Start, Public Relations, Housing, Utility District, Finance, Social Services/ICWA, Recreation, Taxation Department, Judicial/Tribal Court, Probation, Emergency Management, Buildings and Grounds, Construction Services, Human Resources, Library
Business(es)
Four Smokeshops and
Various Commercial leased properties
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Arlan Melendez
Tribe NameSouth Fork Band Council
Location
Located in Spring Creek, Elko County, NV
Tribal Members
260
Resident Population
120
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
June 18, 1934 by the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984) as amended with the following land purchases authorized accordingly: May 29, 1937-5,862.28 acres March 31, 1938- 2,195.63 acres
November 14, 1938-1,514.96 acres
December 10, 1938- 1,987.04 acres
June 27, 1951- 2,708.20 acres
Land Base
13,049 acres
Government
Organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians approved on August 24, 1938 which was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Amended August 1982.
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency,Elko,NV
Chair
Duane M Garcia Sr.
Tribe NameStewart Community Council
Location
Located in Carson City, NV
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
July 20, 1990 by the authority of the Secretary of Interior, amendment to the Washoe Tribal Constitution to enfranchise the Stewart Community
January 25, 1983-PL 97-288, set aside 2,933.59 acres.
Government
The Community Council is organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved September 5, 1990.
Serviced By
BIA- Western Nevada Agency, Carson City, NV through the Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
Chair
Darienne Tenorio
Tribe NameSummit Lake Paiute Tribe
Location
Reservation located approximately 35 miles west of Denio, Humboldt County, NV. Access via State Route 140. About 50 miles south of the Oregon border and about 70 miles east of the California border.
Tribal Members
120
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
The Reservation land was previously a military reservation, known as Camp McGarry, established by Executive Order in 1867. The military reservation was abandoned in 1871 and transferred from the War Department to the Department of Interior. Under the General Allotment Act of 1887 (24 Stat. 388) several tribal members received trust allotments within the former military reservation in the 1890's and early 1900's. January 14, 1913 by authority of Executive Order #1681-5,026 acres
March 3, 1928-PL 89 (45 Stat. 160)
June 10, 1959 (73 Stat. 64)
December 15, 1971 (85 Stat. 643). Around 1949-1950 the tribe purchased several trust allotments belonging to individual tribal members which are now held in trust for the Tribe.
Land Base
12,573 acres (10,098 held in trust for the tribe, 765 acres are allotments held in trust for individuals). Summit Lake is a "terminal" lake; meaning that no water flows out of it. Total lake surface acreage fluctuates between 600 to 900 acres, depending on annual precipitation.
Government
Northern Paiute Agi Panina Ticutta (Lake Fish Eaters), the Tribe is federally recognized. On May 25, 1935, the Tribe accepted by election the Indian Reorganization Act of June 1934. The Tribe operated under the Constitution and By-Laws adopted by the Tribe and approved by the Secretary of Interior on January 8, 1965.
Tribal Programs
Administration: Aid to Tribal Government, Enrollment, Indian Child Welfare, Education/Employment Planning Department: Housing Natural Resources Department: Roads Operation & Maintanence, Range Consercation/Improvement Program, Fisheries Management, Fish and Wildlife Hatchery Program, Clean Water Act, Non-Point Source Protection Program
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Randi LoneEagle
Tribe NameTe-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone
Location
Territory of the Tribe is that land encompassing the Battle Mountain Band, Elko Band, South Fork Reservation and Wells Band all located in Elko County, NV.
Tribal Members
2521
Resident Population
2000
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
The Treaty of Ruby Valley in 1863, granted the tribe ownership of much of eastern Nevada. When, nearly a century later, the government agreed to pay $26 million in compensation, the tribe rejected the offer, insisting on a return of the land instead. At the beginning of the 20th century there was but a single Western Shoshone reservation, located in Duck Valley along the Nevada-Idaho border. The BIA planned to coerce all the Shoshones of the Great Basin region to move there. Ultimately, less than one-third of them agreed to this arrangement, however, so the government encouraged Northern Paiutes from Oregon and Nevada to join the Western Shoshones still not living on reservation land, the government set aside thousands of acres for various "colonies" (in California) as alternatives to full-size reservations like Duck Valley. The four Nevada Bands (three colonies & one Reservation) that united to form the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone are the Elko Band, Battle Mountain Band, Wells Band, and the South Fork Reservation.
Land Base
16,713 acres, made up of the following colonies: Battle Mountain Band-683.3 acres, Elko Band-542.8, South Fork Band 15,680, Wells Band-80 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Bands of Western Shoshone Indians approved August 24, 1938. Amended Constitution on August 26, 1982 as the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment,CFR Court,Housing Authority, Diabetes, Eyeware, Traffic Safety, Crime Prevention
Business(es)
Smokeshop
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency,Elko,NV
Chair
Vince Garcia
Tribe NameTimbisha Shoshone Tribe
Location
Nevada land base is located near Scotty's Junction on Highway 395 South, Nye County, NV and in Lida, Esmeralda, County NV.
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
By Act of Congress signed November 1, 2000 to place 5,500 acres of land in Nevada in trust for the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe. The Tribe also has 1,953.99 acres of trust land in California.
Government
Received federal recognition as stated in the federal register of October 6, 1982 as an Indian Tribe. Constitution was approved January 25, 1986 by the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe General Council.
Serviced By
BIA-Central California Agency, Sacramento, CA
Chair
Margaret Cortez
Tribe NameWalker River Paiute Tribe
Location
Located 100 miles Southeast of Reno, NV. Portions of the reservation are located in Churchill, Lyon, and Mineral Counties.
Tribal Members
3311
Resident Population
1200
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
March 19, 1859 by Executive Order
February 7, 1887-General Allotment Act (24 Stat. 388)
May 27, 1902 (32 Stat. 245-260)
March 15, 1918-Executive Order #2820
March 3, 1928 (45 Stat. 160)
June 26, 1996-PL 74-748 (48 Stat. 1806)
June 19, 1972- by authority of the Act of June 22, 1936 (49 Stat. 1806) supplemented by the Act of September 14, 1961 (75 Stat. 409)
Land Base
325,000 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Walker River Paiute Tribe approved March 26, 1937.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Utility Services, Cultural/Language Preservation, Alcohol& Drug, Education, Headstart/Daycare, Health Clinic Services, Housing, Social Services, Taxation, TERO, Judicial Program/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Economic Development, Human Resources, Environmental Protection/Air Quality, Water Resources, Roads, EMS
Business(es)
Four Seasons Market/Smokeshop
Fireworks
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Andrea Martinez
Tribe NameWashoe Tribe of Nevada & California
Location
Territorial jurisdiction and tribal lands are located in Carson City and Douglas County, NV and Alpine County, CA (includes the Stewart Community, Dresslerville Community, Woodfords Community and Carson Colony).
Tribal Members
1500
Resident Population
750
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
February 8, 1891-under authority of the General Allotment Act (26 Stat. 794), as amended; Public Domain allotments in Washoe, Douglas and Carson Counties. Pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act purchases of the following: March 17, 1938-404 acres
December 15, 1937-200 acres April 29, 1937- 190.57 acres
February 2, 1973-307.88 acres
January 25, 1983-PL 97-288 set aside 2,983.59 acres
Land Base
4,316.04 acres of tribal land (61,318.93 acres of public domain allotments
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved January 24, 1934 amended June 1966, January 30, 1980 and June 20, 1990. Tribal Charter ratified February 27, 1937 amended May 3, 1939.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Archival/Preservation, Education, Grants, Head Start, Health Clinic Services, Housing, Language, Senior, Social Services/ICWA, TANF, Substance Abuse, Judicial/Tribal Police, Environmental Protection, Planning
Business(es)
Carson City Smoke Shop
Wa She Shu Travel Plaza
Mica Chevron Gas Station
Meeks Bay Resort, Lake Tahoe
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Serrell Smokey
Tribe NameWells Band Council
Location
Located 1/4 mile west of Wells in Elko, County, NV.
Tribal Members
209
Resident Population
177
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms in Office - 3 Years .
Established
October 15, 1977 by authority of PL 95-133 setting aside 80 acres
Land Base
80 acres
Government
Organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians approved on August 24, 1938 which was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Amended August 1982.
Tribal Programs
Adult Vocational Training, Education, Housing, Community Health, Environmental/GAP, Tribal Police, Finance, Health/Substance Abuse Prevention, Social Services, Diabetes
Business(es)
Wells Band Smoke Shop
Serviced By
BIA- Eastern Nevada Agency, Elko, NV
Chair
Harvey Healey
Tribe NameWinnemucca Colony Council
Location
Located one block west of Bridge, Street, three-quarters of a mile south of downtown Winnemucca, Humboldt County, NV.
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
June 18, 1917-Executive Order-160 acres
February 8, 1918- Executive Order- 160 acres
May 21, 1928 (45 Stat. 618)-10 acres
May 29, 1928 (45 Stat.618)- 10 acres
Land Base
340 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitutional an By-Laws of the Winnemucca Colony approved March 5, 1971.
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Judy Rojo
Tribe NameWoodfords Community Council
Location
Located approximately 5 miles from the Nevada/California border in Alpine, County, CA
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
July 31, 1971-PL 91-362
Land Base
80 acres
Government
The Community Council is organized under Articles of Association established pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved August 11, 1969.
Election are held every four years. The next election will be on 10/1/2022.
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Geoff Ellis
Tribe NameYerington Paiute Tribe
Location
Ranch - located 2 miles west of US Alternate 95, approximately 10 miles North of Yerington, Lyon County, Nevada.
Tribal Members
1500
Resident Population
400
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Council meetings held on the last Wednesday of each month
Established
Colony: May 18, 1916- Act of (39 Stat. 123) & (Stat.143) a purchase of 9.456 acres.
January 16, 1978- Purchase of 1.91 acres
September 23, 1991-Purchase 4.82
Ranch: December 10, 1936 by authority of the Indian Reorganization Act-purchase of 1,018.88 acres August 1, 1941-addition of 120 acres April 11, 1979-purchase of 480 acres
Land Base
1,635.07 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Yerington Paiute Tribe approved January 4, 1937.
Tribal Programs
Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Health Clinic, Education, Housing Authority, Enrollment, Commodity Food, Adult Vocational Training, Education/Tutoring, Elder, Social Services/ICWA, Judicial/Tribal Council, Agriculture/Irrigation , Environmental Protection, Home Visitation, Summer Foods, Johnson O'Malley
Business(es)
Smoke Shop
Arrowhead Market
Bridge Market
Arrowhead Ranch
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Elwood Emm
Tribe NameYomba Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located approximately 47 miles south of Austin by improved State Route 21 at Reese River, Nye County, NV.
Tribal Members
186
Resident Population
144
Governing Body
Tribal Council
6 member Council
Established
June 18, 1934 by Authority of the Indian Reorganization Act (48 Stat. 984) the following were purchased: July 10, 1937-1,560.86 acres
November 12, 1937-2,200.72 acres
November 1, 1940-480 acres
February 28, 1941-476.91 acres
Land Base
4,681 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Yomba Shoshone Tribe approved December 20, 1939.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Diabetes, Housing, Social Services/ICWA, Judicial/Tribal Court, Environmental Protection/GAP, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Darryl Brady, Interim
Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
Tribe NameBattle Mountain Band Council
Location
Located off Interstate 80, in Battle Mountain, Lander, County, NV
Tribal Members
516
Resident Population
165
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
Established June 17, 1917 by Executive Order.
Set aside 677.05 acres and on August 21, 1967 by the 90th Congress under PL 90-72 (81 Stat. 173) to add 6.25 acres.
Land Base
683.3 acres
Government
The Band Council was organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians approved on August 24, 1938 which was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Amended May 12, 1873-approximately 2 million acres by Executive Order.
Tribal Programs
Education, Health Clinic Services, Social Services/ICWA, Taxation, Environmental Protection, Library, Prevention,Housing Authority, Enrollment, Judicial, Traffic Safety
Business(es)
Convenience Store
Smoke Shop
Gas Station
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency, Elko, NV
Chair
Clarinda Guzman
Tribe NameCarson Colony Community Council
Location
Located one half mile west of U.S. Highway 395 in Carson City, NV.
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
March 26, 1917 -Act of May 18, 1916 (39 Stat. 123-143) 119.02 acres
March 26, 1917 -37.13 acres
August 12, 1996-3.85 acres
Land Base
160 acres
Government
The Community Council is organized under the Articles of Association established pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved June 16, 1967.
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Gary Nevers
Tribe NameConfederated Tribes of Goshute
Location
Astride the Nevada-Utah border in White Pine County, Nevada and Tooele and Juab Counties of Utah. The Reservation is located 75 miles south, by the road of Wendover, Utah or 50 miles east by the road by Schellbourn Station, U.S. Alternate 93.
Tribal Members
600
Resident Population
15
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
May 20, 1912 - 160 acres by Executive Order #1903 by authority of the Indian Reorganization Act (48 Stat. 984)
June 15, 1937 - 319.55 acres August 19, 1937- 160 acres
February 11, 1938- 439.24 acres
April 7, 1938- 80 acres
April 13, 1938- 66,155.43 by the authority of the Act of June 30, 1934 as follows: August 15, 1938 - 3,493.57 acres June 21, 1939- 60 acres January 19, 1940-320, 240 &80 acres February 9, 1940 2,240.99 acres November 24, 1941-240 acres January 9, 1943- by exchange Deed 635.91 acres
Land Base
108,932.7 acres (70,489 Nevada and 38, 443.7 in Utah)
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Confederate Tribes approved November 24, 1940.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Alcohol & Drug, Education, Day Care, Child Development, Health Clinic Services, Judicial, Transportation, Housing Authority, Senior Citizen, Law enforcement/Tribal Police, Environmental Protection,
Business(es)
Cowboy Porta-Potties, Guided Hunting, Powwow C-Store
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency,Elko,NV
Chair
Amos Murphy (Vice Chair)
Tribe NameDresslerville Community Council
Location
Located one half mile west of US Highway 395, south of Gardnerville, NV.
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
May 16, 1917 by Authority of the Act of May 8, 1916 (39 Stat. 123-145) purchase of 39.80 acres.
Land Base
39.80 acres
Government
The Community Council is organized under the Articles of Association established pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved November 14, 1969.
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Patrick Burtt
Tribe NameDuck Valley Shoshone-Paiute Tribe
Location
The reservation strides the Nevada-Idaho border located approximately 100 miles south of Mountain Home, ID on Highway 51 and is approximately 100 miles north of Elko, NV on Highway 225.
Tribal Members
2132
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms in Office - 3 years
Established
April 16, 1877 by Executive Order
May 4, 1886 by Executive Order adding acreage
July 1, 1910 acreage added
Land Base
289,819.3 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Duck Valley Shoshone-Paiute Tribes approved April 20, 1936.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Fire Management, Food Distribution, Education, Health Clinic Services, Land Office, Stop Violence, Human Resources, TERO, Recreation, Judicial/Tribal Court, Environmental Protection, Water & Sanitation, Wildlife & Parks, Day Care, Finance, Vocational Rehab, Economic Development
Business(es)
Gah Nee Enterprises
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency,Elko,NV
Chair
Brian Mason
Tribe NameDuckwater Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located 19 miles northwest of State Route 379 of Current, Nye County, NV.
Tribal Members
383
Resident Population
150
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 years
Established
November 13, 1940- by authorizing of Sec. 5, Indian Reorganization Act-3,273.26 acres
December 22, 1943- by the Act of June 28, 1941 (55 Stat. 303) -398.76 acres
January 27, 1955 - by authority of the Indian Reorganization Act purchase of Nye County tax deed land 142.5 acres
Land Base
31,229 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Duckwater Shoshone Tribes approved November 28, 1940.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Education, Day Care, Gym, Health Clinic Services, Natural Resources, Senior Services, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Judicial/Tribal Court, Housing, Planning
Serviced By
BIA-Office of Self Governance, Washington D.C.
Chair
Warren Graham
Tribe NameElko Band Council
Location
Located in Elko, Elko County, Nevada
Tribal Members
1600
Resident Population
700
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
March 23, 1918 by Executive Order- 160 acres
July 10, 1931 by the Act of January 31, 1931 (46 Stat. 1046), PL 71-581 -32.80 acres
Land Base
192.8 acres
Government
Organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians approved on August 24, 1938 which was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Amended August 1982.
Tribal Programs
Social Services/ICWA, Senior Services, Recreation, Southern Band Health Center Services, Headstart, JPTA, Environmental Program, Maintenance, Law Enforcement, Health Department, Domestic Violence, Alcohol and Drug , Daycare, Tutoring/Education
Business(es)
Elko Colony Smoke Shop, Convenience Store and Gas Station, ABC Daycare, Gymnasium
Serviced By
BIA- Eastern Nevada Agency, Elko, NV
Chair
Danena Ike, Chairwoman
Tribe NameEly Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located on the southwest and southeast sides of the City of Ely in three separate locations in White Pine County.
Tribal Members
650
Resident Population
250
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 years
Established
The Reservation was established September 28, 1930 by the authorization of the Act of June 27, 1930 (46 Stat. 820) for the purchase of 8.945 acres (0.37 federally owned) and in 1977 by legislation for 90.
Land Base
3,625 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Ely Shoshone Tribe approved April 8, 1966.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Education,Health Clinic Services,Housing Authority,Planning/Grant Department,Social Services,Judicial/Law Enforcement,Environmental Protection, Language/Culture, Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Elder
Business(es)
Silver Stage Travel Center
Serviced By
BIA- Eastern Nevada Agency, Elko, NV
Chair
Diana Buckner
Tribe NameFallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located 2 miles northeast of Fallon, the Reservation is 12 miles east by State Route 116 of Fallon, Churchill County, NV
Tribal Members
1400
Resident Population
250
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 years
Established
April 20, 1907- 4,680 acres allotted by authority of the Act of April 39, 1908 (35 Stat. 85)
November 2, 1917 - 840 acres
April 8, 1978 -PL 95-337 (92 Stat. 455) 2,640 acres
Land Base
Colony-69 acres / Reservation-3,480 acres / Allotted Land 4,650 acres
Government
Organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe approved June 12, 1964, amended August 13, 1971. (Non-IRA)
Tribal Programs
Cultural/language Preservation, Education, Day Care, Health Clinic Services, Housing Authority, Judicial/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Environmental Protection, NAGPRA, Stepping Stones Youth Shelter, Human Resources, Natural Resources, TERO, Grants, Community Development
Business(es)
Fox Peak Station I
Fox Peak Station II
Fox Peak Cinema
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Cathi Williams-Tuni
Tribe NameFort McDermitt Paiute-Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located 4 miles southeast of McDermitt, Humbolt County, NV. A major part of the reservation is located in Malheur County, OR. and spans the Nevada-Oregon border.
Tribal Members
1100
Resident Population
500
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of office - 4 years
Established
January 17, 1936 by act of Congress (49 Stat. 1094) 20,k414.14 acres set aside by authority of the Indian Reorganization Act (48 Stat. 984).
November 16, 1936 9,554.35 acres November 9, 1940 - 3,543.40 acres
July 18, 1941- 1,240 acres
February 24, 1943 -3,919.37 acres
June 16, 1944- 449.92 acres
February 3, 1956- 160 acres Tribal fee purchase
April 20, 1949-relinquished allotments approved
May 9, 1957- relinquished allotments approved
May 16, 1957 - 3,900.10 acres of relinquished allotments added to Tribal land
April 4, 1960- 160 acres added
November 16, 1973- 2.63 acres added
Land Base
19,094 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Fort McDermitt Paiute & Shoshone Tribe approved July 2, 1936. May 12, 1873- approximately 2 million acres by Executive Order.
Tribal Programs
Education, Tribal Court, Housing, Environmental Protection, Human Services, Finance
Business(es)
Travel Plaza
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Arlo Crutcher
Tribe NameFort Mojave Indian Tribe
Location
The Fort Mojave Indian Reservation is located along the Colorado River in the vacinity of Needles, California. The Reservation covers nearly 42,000 acres in the tri-state area of Arizona, California, and Nevada. The land is divided into three major segments: 23,669 acres in Mojave County Arizona; 12,633 acres adjacent to Needles, California; and 5,582 acres in Clark County, Nevada. Tribal headquarters are located in Needles, California.
Tribal Members
1,100
Resident Population
1,701
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
1870
Land Base
42,000 acres
Government
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Chair
Timothy Williams
Tribe NameLas Vegas Paiute Tribe
Location
Located within the city limits on the west side of north Main Street, one mile north of downtown Las Vegas, Clark County, NV. Also north of Las Vegas along the Reno-Tonopah Highway north of Mt. Charleston turnoff, (North US 95 exit 95).
Tribal Members
56
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 2 Years. The next election will be held 7/1/2022.
7 member council
Council meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month
Established
April 17, 1912-purchase of 10 acres from Helen J. Stewart
December 2, 1983-PL 93-203 adding 3,884.15 acres north of Las Vegas
August 30, 1996-purchase of 3.78 acres
Land Base
3,908.18 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitutional an By-Laws of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe approved July 30, 1970.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Alcohol& Drug, Education, Health Clinic Services, Social Services, Substance Abuse Prevention, Mental Health, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Air Quality, Child Development
Business(es)
Las Vegas Paiute Tribal Smoke Shop
Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
Las Vegas Paiute Snow Mountain Smoke Shop and Gas Station
Serviced By
BIA-Southern Paiute Field Station, St. George, UT
Chair
Deryn Pete
Tribe NameLovelock Paiute Tribe
Location
Lovelock, Pershing County, NV.
Tribal Members
217
Resident Population
153
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
September 4, 1907 for the purchase of 2 acres for school site
November 17, 1910 by authority of the Act of April 4, 1910 (36 Stat. 278) for purchase of 18 acres.
Land Base
20 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitutional and By-Laws of the Lovelock Paiute Tribe approved March 14, 1968.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Headstart, Housing Authority, Social Services/ICWA, Judicial/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Health Services, Johnson O'Malley, Elder, Daycare, Youth
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Alfred Happy, Jr.
Tribe NameMoapa Band of Paiutes
Location
Located approximately 8 miles west of Glendale, NV, junction of State Route 168 and Interstate 15 approximately 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Clark County, NV. Near the Valley of Fire State Park.
Tribal Members
420
Resident Population
420
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 years
Established
March 12, 1873-approximately 2 million acres by Executive Order
February 12, 1874-1,000 acres added by Executive Order
March 3, 1875 by the authority of the Act March 3, 1975 (18 Stat. 445) reduced acreage to 1,000
December 2, 1980 by legislation 70,565.46 acres added by PL 96-491
Land Base
71,294 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitutional and By-Laws of the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians approved April 17, 1942.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Headstart, Health Clinic Services, Housing Authority, Social Services/ICWA, Judicial/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Agriculture/Irrigation, Environmental, Vocational Rehabilitation, TERO and, Project INPUT
Business(es)
Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza
Serviced By
BIA-Southern Paiute Field Station, St. George, UT
Chair
Greg Anderson
Tribe NamePyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Location
Located 35 miles northeast of Reno, NV in Washoe, Lyon, and Storey Counties.
Tribal Members
2253
Resident Population
1332
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 2 Years
Established
March 23, 1859 - 475,085.55 acres by Executive Order (includes 112,000 acres of lake surface)
Land Base
475,000 acres (112,000 acres of lake surface)
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe approved January 15, 1936.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Education, Day Care, Health Clinic Services, Housing Authority, Library, Public Utilities, Maintenance, Senior Citizen, Victims Services, Social Services/ICWA,Parks&Recreation, Johnson O'Malley, Taxation , Judicial/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Rangers, Environment Protection/GAP, Fishery Restoration/Protection, Water Resources
Business(es)
I-80 Smoke Shop
I-80 RV & Campground
Nixon Store
Big Bend RV Park
Lake Camping & Fishing
Pyramid Lake Museum
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
James J. Phoenix
Tribe NameReno-Sparks Indian Colony
Location
Reno Community located adjacent to the City of Reno (Washoe County, NV) near East Second Street and Mill Street adjacent to Golden Lane
Hungry Valley Community located approximately 17 miles north of Reno Colony in Hungry Valley at the terminus of Eagle Canyon Road approximately 7 miles west of the intersection of Eagle Canyon Road and Pyramid Highway.
Tribal Members
1153
Resident Population
1539
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
April 13, 1917-purchase of 20 acres by the authority of the Act of May 18, 1916 (39 Stat. 123-145)
July 23, 1926- purchase of 8.38 acres by the authority of the Act of May 10, 1926 (44 Stat. 496)
August 23, 1986- acquisition of 1,949.39 acres by authority of the Act of August 3, 1986 (100 Stat. 828)
Land Base
13,434 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony approved January 15, 1936, amended January 8, 1971.
Tribal Programs
Health Clinic Services, Economic Development, Enrollment, Senior Citizen, Cultural Resources/Language, Archives&Records, Education, Adult Vocational Training, CHR or In-Home aid, Maintenance, Environmental Protection, Landscaping, Fleet Management, Transit Services, Family Support, Head Start, Public Relations, Housing, Utility District, Finance, Social Services/ICWA, Recreation, Taxation Department, Judicial/Tribal Court, Probation, Emergency Management, Buildings and Grounds, Construction Services, Human Resources, Library
Business(es)
Four Smokeshops and
Various Commercial leased properties
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Arlan Melendez
Tribe NameSouth Fork Band Council
Location
Located in Spring Creek, Elko County, NV
Tribal Members
260
Resident Population
120
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
June 18, 1934 by the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984) as amended with the following land purchases authorized accordingly: May 29, 1937-5,862.28 acres March 31, 1938- 2,195.63 acres
November 14, 1938-1,514.96 acres
December 10, 1938- 1,987.04 acres
June 27, 1951- 2,708.20 acres
Land Base
13,049 acres
Government
Organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians approved on August 24, 1938 which was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Amended August 1982.
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency,Elko,NV
Chair
Duane M Garcia Sr.
Tribe NameStewart Community Council
Location
Located in Carson City, NV
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
July 20, 1990 by the authority of the Secretary of Interior, amendment to the Washoe Tribal Constitution to enfranchise the Stewart Community
January 25, 1983-PL 97-288, set aside 2,933.59 acres.
Government
The Community Council is organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved September 5, 1990.
Serviced By
BIA- Western Nevada Agency, Carson City, NV through the Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
Chair
Darienne Tenorio
Tribe NameSummit Lake Paiute Tribe
Location
Reservation located approximately 35 miles west of Denio, Humboldt County, NV. Access via State Route 140. About 50 miles south of the Oregon border and about 70 miles east of the California border.
Tribal Members
120
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
The Reservation land was previously a military reservation, known as Camp McGarry, established by Executive Order in 1867. The military reservation was abandoned in 1871 and transferred from the War Department to the Department of Interior. Under the General Allotment Act of 1887 (24 Stat. 388) several tribal members received trust allotments within the former military reservation in the 1890's and early 1900's. January 14, 1913 by authority of Executive Order #1681-5,026 acres
March 3, 1928-PL 89 (45 Stat. 160)
June 10, 1959 (73 Stat. 64)
December 15, 1971 (85 Stat. 643). Around 1949-1950 the tribe purchased several trust allotments belonging to individual tribal members which are now held in trust for the Tribe.
Land Base
12,573 acres (10,098 held in trust for the tribe, 765 acres are allotments held in trust for individuals). Summit Lake is a "terminal" lake; meaning that no water flows out of it. Total lake surface acreage fluctuates between 600 to 900 acres, depending on annual precipitation.
Government
Northern Paiute Agi Panina Ticutta (Lake Fish Eaters), the Tribe is federally recognized. On May 25, 1935, the Tribe accepted by election the Indian Reorganization Act of June 1934. The Tribe operated under the Constitution and By-Laws adopted by the Tribe and approved by the Secretary of Interior on January 8, 1965.
Tribal Programs
Administration: Aid to Tribal Government, Enrollment, Indian Child Welfare, Education/Employment Planning Department: Housing Natural Resources Department: Roads Operation & Maintanence, Range Consercation/Improvement Program, Fisheries Management, Fish and Wildlife Hatchery Program, Clean Water Act, Non-Point Source Protection Program
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Randi LoneEagle
Tribe NameTe-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone
Location
Territory of the Tribe is that land encompassing the Battle Mountain Band, Elko Band, South Fork Reservation and Wells Band all located in Elko County, NV.
Tribal Members
2521
Resident Population
2000
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
The Treaty of Ruby Valley in 1863, granted the tribe ownership of much of eastern Nevada. When, nearly a century later, the government agreed to pay $26 million in compensation, the tribe rejected the offer, insisting on a return of the land instead. At the beginning of the 20th century there was but a single Western Shoshone reservation, located in Duck Valley along the Nevada-Idaho border. The BIA planned to coerce all the Shoshones of the Great Basin region to move there. Ultimately, less than one-third of them agreed to this arrangement, however, so the government encouraged Northern Paiutes from Oregon and Nevada to join the Western Shoshones still not living on reservation land, the government set aside thousands of acres for various "colonies" (in California) as alternatives to full-size reservations like Duck Valley. The four Nevada Bands (three colonies & one Reservation) that united to form the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone are the Elko Band, Battle Mountain Band, Wells Band, and the South Fork Reservation.
Land Base
16,713 acres, made up of the following colonies: Battle Mountain Band-683.3 acres, Elko Band-542.8, South Fork Band 15,680, Wells Band-80 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Bands of Western Shoshone Indians approved August 24, 1938. Amended Constitution on August 26, 1982 as the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment,CFR Court,Housing Authority, Diabetes, Eyeware, Traffic Safety, Crime Prevention
Business(es)
Smokeshop
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency,Elko,NV
Chair
Vince Garcia
Tribe NameTimbisha Shoshone Tribe
Location
Nevada land base is located near Scotty's Junction on Highway 395 South, Nye County, NV and in Lida, Esmeralda, County NV.
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
By Act of Congress signed November 1, 2000 to place 5,500 acres of land in Nevada in trust for the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe. The Tribe also has 1,953.99 acres of trust land in California.
Government
Received federal recognition as stated in the federal register of October 6, 1982 as an Indian Tribe. Constitution was approved January 25, 1986 by the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe General Council.
Serviced By
BIA-Central California Agency, Sacramento, CA
Chair
Margaret Cortez
Tribe NameWalker River Paiute Tribe
Location
Located 100 miles Southeast of Reno, NV. Portions of the reservation are located in Churchill, Lyon, and Mineral Counties.
Tribal Members
3311
Resident Population
1200
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
March 19, 1859 by Executive Order
February 7, 1887-General Allotment Act (24 Stat. 388)
May 27, 1902 (32 Stat. 245-260)
March 15, 1918-Executive Order #2820
March 3, 1928 (45 Stat. 160)
June 26, 1996-PL 74-748 (48 Stat. 1806)
June 19, 1972- by authority of the Act of June 22, 1936 (49 Stat. 1806) supplemented by the Act of September 14, 1961 (75 Stat. 409)
Land Base
325,000 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Walker River Paiute Tribe approved March 26, 1937.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Utility Services, Cultural/Language Preservation, Alcohol& Drug, Education, Headstart/Daycare, Health Clinic Services, Housing, Social Services, Taxation, TERO, Judicial Program/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Economic Development, Human Resources, Environmental Protection/Air Quality, Water Resources, Roads, EMS
Business(es)
Four Seasons Market/Smokeshop
Fireworks
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Andrea Martinez
Tribe NameWashoe Tribe of Nevada & California
Location
Territorial jurisdiction and tribal lands are located in Carson City and Douglas County, NV and Alpine County, CA (includes the Stewart Community, Dresslerville Community, Woodfords Community and Carson Colony).
Tribal Members
1500
Resident Population
750
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
February 8, 1891-under authority of the General Allotment Act (26 Stat. 794), as amended; Public Domain allotments in Washoe, Douglas and Carson Counties. Pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act purchases of the following: March 17, 1938-404 acres
December 15, 1937-200 acres April 29, 1937- 190.57 acres
February 2, 1973-307.88 acres
January 25, 1983-PL 97-288 set aside 2,983.59 acres
Land Base
4,316.04 acres of tribal land (61,318.93 acres of public domain allotments
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved January 24, 1934 amended June 1966, January 30, 1980 and June 20, 1990. Tribal Charter ratified February 27, 1937 amended May 3, 1939.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Archival/Preservation, Education, Grants, Head Start, Health Clinic Services, Housing, Language, Senior, Social Services/ICWA, TANF, Substance Abuse, Judicial/Tribal Police, Environmental Protection, Planning
Business(es)
Carson City Smoke Shop
Wa She Shu Travel Plaza
Mica Chevron Gas Station
Meeks Bay Resort, Lake Tahoe
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Serrell Smokey
Tribe NameWells Band Council
Location
Located 1/4 mile west of Wells in Elko, County, NV.
Tribal Members
209
Resident Population
177
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms in Office - 3 Years .
Established
October 15, 1977 by authority of PL 95-133 setting aside 80 acres
Land Base
80 acres
Government
Organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians approved on August 24, 1938 which was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Amended August 1982.
Tribal Programs
Adult Vocational Training, Education, Housing, Community Health, Environmental/GAP, Tribal Police, Finance, Health/Substance Abuse Prevention, Social Services, Diabetes
Business(es)
Wells Band Smoke Shop
Serviced By
BIA- Eastern Nevada Agency, Elko, NV
Chair
Harvey Healey
Tribe NameWinnemucca Colony Council
Location
Located one block west of Bridge, Street, three-quarters of a mile south of downtown Winnemucca, Humboldt County, NV.
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
June 18, 1917-Executive Order-160 acres
February 8, 1918- Executive Order- 160 acres
May 21, 1928 (45 Stat. 618)-10 acres
May 29, 1928 (45 Stat.618)- 10 acres
Land Base
340 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitutional an By-Laws of the Winnemucca Colony approved March 5, 1971.
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Judy Rojo
Tribe NameWoodfords Community Council
Location
Located approximately 5 miles from the Nevada/California border in Alpine, County, CA
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
July 31, 1971-PL 91-362
Land Base
80 acres
Government
The Community Council is organized under Articles of Association established pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved August 11, 1969.
Election are held every four years. The next election will be on 10/1/2022.
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Geoff Ellis
Tribe NameYerington Paiute Tribe
Location
Ranch - located 2 miles west of US Alternate 95, approximately 10 miles North of Yerington, Lyon County, Nevada.
Tribal Members
1500
Resident Population
400
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Council meetings held on the last Wednesday of each month
Established
Colony: May 18, 1916- Act of (39 Stat. 123) & (Stat.143) a purchase of 9.456 acres.
January 16, 1978- Purchase of 1.91 acres
September 23, 1991-Purchase 4.82
Ranch: December 10, 1936 by authority of the Indian Reorganization Act-purchase of 1,018.88 acres August 1, 1941-addition of 120 acres April 11, 1979-purchase of 480 acres
Land Base
1,635.07 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Yerington Paiute Tribe approved January 4, 1937.
Tribal Programs
Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Health Clinic, Education, Housing Authority, Enrollment, Commodity Food, Adult Vocational Training, Education/Tutoring, Elder, Social Services/ICWA, Judicial/Tribal Council, Agriculture/Irrigation , Environmental Protection, Home Visitation, Summer Foods, Johnson O'Malley
Business(es)
Smoke Shop
Arrowhead Market
Bridge Market
Arrowhead Ranch
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Elwood Emm
Tribe NameYomba Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located approximately 47 miles south of Austin by improved State Route 21 at Reese River, Nye County, NV.
Tribal Members
186
Resident Population
144
Governing Body
Tribal Council
6 member Council
Established
June 18, 1934 by Authority of the Indian Reorganization Act (48 Stat. 984) the following were purchased: July 10, 1937-1,560.86 acres
November 12, 1937-2,200.72 acres
November 1, 1940-480 acres
February 28, 1941-476.91 acres
Land Base
4,681 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Yomba Shoshone Tribe approved December 20, 1939.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Diabetes, Housing, Social Services/ICWA, Judicial/Tribal Court, Environmental Protection/GAP, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Darryl Brady, Interim
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Tribe NameBattle Mountain Band Council
Location
Located off Interstate 80, in Battle Mountain, Lander, County, NV
Tribal Members
516
Resident Population
165
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
Established June 17, 1917 by Executive Order.
Set aside 677.05 acres and on August 21, 1967 by the 90th Congress under PL 90-72 (81 Stat. 173) to add 6.25 acres.
Land Base
683.3 acres
Government
The Band Council was organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians approved on August 24, 1938 which was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Amended May 12, 1873-approximately 2 million acres by Executive Order.
Tribal Programs
Education, Health Clinic Services, Social Services/ICWA, Taxation, Environmental Protection, Library, Prevention,Housing Authority, Enrollment, Judicial, Traffic Safety
Business(es)
Convenience Store
Smoke Shop
Gas Station
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency, Elko, NV
Chair
Clarinda Guzman
Tribe NameCarson Colony Community Council
Location
Located one half mile west of U.S. Highway 395 in Carson City, NV.
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
March 26, 1917 -Act of May 18, 1916 (39 Stat. 123-143) 119.02 acres
March 26, 1917 -37.13 acres
August 12, 1996-3.85 acres
Land Base
160 acres
Government
The Community Council is organized under the Articles of Association established pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved June 16, 1967.
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Gary Nevers
Tribe NameConfederated Tribes of Goshute
Location
Astride the Nevada-Utah border in White Pine County, Nevada and Tooele and Juab Counties of Utah. The Reservation is located 75 miles south, by the road of Wendover, Utah or 50 miles east by the road by Schellbourn Station, U.S. Alternate 93.
Tribal Members
600
Resident Population
15
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
May 20, 1912 - 160 acres by Executive Order #1903 by authority of the Indian Reorganization Act (48 Stat. 984)
June 15, 1937 - 319.55 acres August 19, 1937- 160 acres
February 11, 1938- 439.24 acres
April 7, 1938- 80 acres
April 13, 1938- 66,155.43 by the authority of the Act of June 30, 1934 as follows: August 15, 1938 - 3,493.57 acres June 21, 1939- 60 acres January 19, 1940-320, 240 &80 acres February 9, 1940 2,240.99 acres November 24, 1941-240 acres January 9, 1943- by exchange Deed 635.91 acres
Land Base
108,932.7 acres (70,489 Nevada and 38, 443.7 in Utah)
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Confederate Tribes approved November 24, 1940.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Alcohol & Drug, Education, Day Care, Child Development, Health Clinic Services, Judicial, Transportation, Housing Authority, Senior Citizen, Law enforcement/Tribal Police, Environmental Protection,
Business(es)
Cowboy Porta-Potties, Guided Hunting, Powwow C-Store
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency,Elko,NV
Chair
Amos Murphy (Vice Chair)
Tribe NameDresslerville Community Council
Location
Located one half mile west of US Highway 395, south of Gardnerville, NV.
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
May 16, 1917 by Authority of the Act of May 8, 1916 (39 Stat. 123-145) purchase of 39.80 acres.
Land Base
39.80 acres
Government
The Community Council is organized under the Articles of Association established pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved November 14, 1969.
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Patrick Burtt
Tribe NameDuck Valley Shoshone-Paiute Tribe
Location
The reservation strides the Nevada-Idaho border located approximately 100 miles south of Mountain Home, ID on Highway 51 and is approximately 100 miles north of Elko, NV on Highway 225.
Tribal Members
2132
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms in Office - 3 years
Established
April 16, 1877 by Executive Order
May 4, 1886 by Executive Order adding acreage
July 1, 1910 acreage added
Land Base
289,819.3 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Duck Valley Shoshone-Paiute Tribes approved April 20, 1936.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Fire Management, Food Distribution, Education, Health Clinic Services, Land Office, Stop Violence, Human Resources, TERO, Recreation, Judicial/Tribal Court, Environmental Protection, Water & Sanitation, Wildlife & Parks, Day Care, Finance, Vocational Rehab, Economic Development
Business(es)
Gah Nee Enterprises
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency,Elko,NV
Chair
Brian Mason
Tribe NameDuckwater Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located 19 miles northwest of State Route 379 of Current, Nye County, NV.
Tribal Members
383
Resident Population
150
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 years
Established
November 13, 1940- by authorizing of Sec. 5, Indian Reorganization Act-3,273.26 acres
December 22, 1943- by the Act of June 28, 1941 (55 Stat. 303) -398.76 acres
January 27, 1955 - by authority of the Indian Reorganization Act purchase of Nye County tax deed land 142.5 acres
Land Base
31,229 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Duckwater Shoshone Tribes approved November 28, 1940.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Education, Day Care, Gym, Health Clinic Services, Natural Resources, Senior Services, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Judicial/Tribal Court, Housing, Planning
Serviced By
BIA-Office of Self Governance, Washington D.C.
Chair
Warren Graham
Tribe NameElko Band Council
Location
Located in Elko, Elko County, Nevada
Tribal Members
1600
Resident Population
700
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
March 23, 1918 by Executive Order- 160 acres
July 10, 1931 by the Act of January 31, 1931 (46 Stat. 1046), PL 71-581 -32.80 acres
Land Base
192.8 acres
Government
Organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians approved on August 24, 1938 which was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Amended August 1982.
Tribal Programs
Social Services/ICWA, Senior Services, Recreation, Southern Band Health Center Services, Headstart, JPTA, Environmental Program, Maintenance, Law Enforcement, Health Department, Domestic Violence, Alcohol and Drug , Daycare, Tutoring/Education
Business(es)
Elko Colony Smoke Shop, Convenience Store and Gas Station, ABC Daycare, Gymnasium
Serviced By
BIA- Eastern Nevada Agency, Elko, NV
Chair
Danena Ike, Chairwoman
Tribe NameEly Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located on the southwest and southeast sides of the City of Ely in three separate locations in White Pine County.
Tribal Members
650
Resident Population
250
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 years
Established
The Reservation was established September 28, 1930 by the authorization of the Act of June 27, 1930 (46 Stat. 820) for the purchase of 8.945 acres (0.37 federally owned) and in 1977 by legislation for 90.
Land Base
3,625 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Ely Shoshone Tribe approved April 8, 1966.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Education,Health Clinic Services,Housing Authority,Planning/Grant Department,Social Services,Judicial/Law Enforcement,Environmental Protection, Language/Culture, Alcohol and Drug Prevention, Elder
Business(es)
Silver Stage Travel Center
Serviced By
BIA- Eastern Nevada Agency, Elko, NV
Chair
Diana Buckner
Tribe NameFallon Paiute Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located 2 miles northeast of Fallon, the Reservation is 12 miles east by State Route 116 of Fallon, Churchill County, NV
Tribal Members
1400
Resident Population
250
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 years
Established
April 20, 1907- 4,680 acres allotted by authority of the Act of April 39, 1908 (35 Stat. 85)
November 2, 1917 - 840 acres
April 8, 1978 -PL 95-337 (92 Stat. 455) 2,640 acres
Land Base
Colony-69 acres / Reservation-3,480 acres / Allotted Land 4,650 acres
Government
Organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe approved June 12, 1964, amended August 13, 1971. (Non-IRA)
Tribal Programs
Cultural/language Preservation, Education, Day Care, Health Clinic Services, Housing Authority, Judicial/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Environmental Protection, NAGPRA, Stepping Stones Youth Shelter, Human Resources, Natural Resources, TERO, Grants, Community Development
Business(es)
Fox Peak Station I
Fox Peak Station II
Fox Peak Cinema
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Cathi Williams-Tuni
Tribe NameFort McDermitt Paiute-Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located 4 miles southeast of McDermitt, Humbolt County, NV. A major part of the reservation is located in Malheur County, OR. and spans the Nevada-Oregon border.
Tribal Members
1100
Resident Population
500
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of office - 4 years
Established
January 17, 1936 by act of Congress (49 Stat. 1094) 20,k414.14 acres set aside by authority of the Indian Reorganization Act (48 Stat. 984).
November 16, 1936 9,554.35 acres November 9, 1940 - 3,543.40 acres
July 18, 1941- 1,240 acres
February 24, 1943 -3,919.37 acres
June 16, 1944- 449.92 acres
February 3, 1956- 160 acres Tribal fee purchase
April 20, 1949-relinquished allotments approved
May 9, 1957- relinquished allotments approved
May 16, 1957 - 3,900.10 acres of relinquished allotments added to Tribal land
April 4, 1960- 160 acres added
November 16, 1973- 2.63 acres added
Land Base
19,094 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Fort McDermitt Paiute & Shoshone Tribe approved July 2, 1936. May 12, 1873- approximately 2 million acres by Executive Order.
Tribal Programs
Education, Tribal Court, Housing, Environmental Protection, Human Services, Finance
Business(es)
Travel Plaza
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Arlo Crutcher
Tribe NameFort Mojave Indian Tribe
Location
The Fort Mojave Indian Reservation is located along the Colorado River in the vacinity of Needles, California. The Reservation covers nearly 42,000 acres in the tri-state area of Arizona, California, and Nevada. The land is divided into three major segments: 23,669 acres in Mojave County Arizona; 12,633 acres adjacent to Needles, California; and 5,582 acres in Clark County, Nevada. Tribal headquarters are located in Needles, California.
Tribal Members
1,100
Resident Population
1,701
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
1870
Land Base
42,000 acres
Government
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Chair
Timothy Williams
Tribe NameLas Vegas Paiute Tribe
Location
Located within the city limits on the west side of north Main Street, one mile north of downtown Las Vegas, Clark County, NV. Also north of Las Vegas along the Reno-Tonopah Highway north of Mt. Charleston turnoff, (North US 95 exit 95).
Tribal Members
56
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 2 Years. The next election will be held 7/1/2022.
7 member council
Council meetings held on the second Tuesday of each month
Established
April 17, 1912-purchase of 10 acres from Helen J. Stewart
December 2, 1983-PL 93-203 adding 3,884.15 acres north of Las Vegas
August 30, 1996-purchase of 3.78 acres
Land Base
3,908.18 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitutional an By-Laws of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe approved July 30, 1970.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Alcohol& Drug, Education, Health Clinic Services, Social Services, Substance Abuse Prevention, Mental Health, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Air Quality, Child Development
Business(es)
Las Vegas Paiute Tribal Smoke Shop
Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort
Las Vegas Paiute Snow Mountain Smoke Shop and Gas Station
Serviced By
BIA-Southern Paiute Field Station, St. George, UT
Chair
Deryn Pete
Tribe NameLovelock Paiute Tribe
Location
Lovelock, Pershing County, NV.
Tribal Members
217
Resident Population
153
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
September 4, 1907 for the purchase of 2 acres for school site
November 17, 1910 by authority of the Act of April 4, 1910 (36 Stat. 278) for purchase of 18 acres.
Land Base
20 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitutional and By-Laws of the Lovelock Paiute Tribe approved March 14, 1968.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Headstart, Housing Authority, Social Services/ICWA, Judicial/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Health Services, Johnson O'Malley, Elder, Daycare, Youth
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Alfred Happy, Jr.
Tribe NameMoapa Band of Paiutes
Location
Located approximately 8 miles west of Glendale, NV, junction of State Route 168 and Interstate 15 approximately 55 miles northeast of Las Vegas, Clark County, NV. Near the Valley of Fire State Park.
Tribal Members
420
Resident Population
420
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 years
Established
March 12, 1873-approximately 2 million acres by Executive Order
February 12, 1874-1,000 acres added by Executive Order
March 3, 1875 by the authority of the Act March 3, 1975 (18 Stat. 445) reduced acreage to 1,000
December 2, 1980 by legislation 70,565.46 acres added by PL 96-491
Land Base
71,294 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitutional and By-Laws of the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians approved April 17, 1942.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Headstart, Health Clinic Services, Housing Authority, Social Services/ICWA, Judicial/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Agriculture/Irrigation, Environmental, Vocational Rehabilitation, TERO and, Project INPUT
Business(es)
Moapa Paiute Travel Plaza
Serviced By
BIA-Southern Paiute Field Station, St. George, UT
Chair
Greg Anderson
Tribe NamePyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
Location
Located 35 miles northeast of Reno, NV in Washoe, Lyon, and Storey Counties.
Tribal Members
2253
Resident Population
1332
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 2 Years
Established
March 23, 1859 - 475,085.55 acres by Executive Order (includes 112,000 acres of lake surface)
Land Base
475,000 acres (112,000 acres of lake surface)
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe approved January 15, 1936.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Education, Day Care, Health Clinic Services, Housing Authority, Library, Public Utilities, Maintenance, Senior Citizen, Victims Services, Social Services/ICWA,Parks&Recreation, Johnson O'Malley, Taxation , Judicial/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Rangers, Environment Protection/GAP, Fishery Restoration/Protection, Water Resources
Business(es)
I-80 Smoke Shop
I-80 RV & Campground
Nixon Store
Big Bend RV Park
Lake Camping & Fishing
Pyramid Lake Museum
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
James J. Phoenix
Tribe NameReno-Sparks Indian Colony
Location
Reno Community located adjacent to the City of Reno (Washoe County, NV) near East Second Street and Mill Street adjacent to Golden Lane
Hungry Valley Community located approximately 17 miles north of Reno Colony in Hungry Valley at the terminus of Eagle Canyon Road approximately 7 miles west of the intersection of Eagle Canyon Road and Pyramid Highway.
Tribal Members
1153
Resident Population
1539
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
April 13, 1917-purchase of 20 acres by the authority of the Act of May 18, 1916 (39 Stat. 123-145)
July 23, 1926- purchase of 8.38 acres by the authority of the Act of May 10, 1926 (44 Stat. 496)
August 23, 1986- acquisition of 1,949.39 acres by authority of the Act of August 3, 1986 (100 Stat. 828)
Land Base
13,434 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony approved January 15, 1936, amended January 8, 1971.
Tribal Programs
Health Clinic Services, Economic Development, Enrollment, Senior Citizen, Cultural Resources/Language, Archives&Records, Education, Adult Vocational Training, CHR or In-Home aid, Maintenance, Environmental Protection, Landscaping, Fleet Management, Transit Services, Family Support, Head Start, Public Relations, Housing, Utility District, Finance, Social Services/ICWA, Recreation, Taxation Department, Judicial/Tribal Court, Probation, Emergency Management, Buildings and Grounds, Construction Services, Human Resources, Library
Business(es)
Four Smokeshops and
Various Commercial leased properties
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Arlan Melendez
Tribe NameSouth Fork Band Council
Location
Located in Spring Creek, Elko County, NV
Tribal Members
260
Resident Population
120
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
June 18, 1934 by the Act of June 18, 1934 (48 Stat. 984) as amended with the following land purchases authorized accordingly: May 29, 1937-5,862.28 acres March 31, 1938- 2,195.63 acres
November 14, 1938-1,514.96 acres
December 10, 1938- 1,987.04 acres
June 27, 1951- 2,708.20 acres
Land Base
13,049 acres
Government
Organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians approved on August 24, 1938 which was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Amended August 1982.
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency,Elko,NV
Chair
Duane M Garcia Sr.
Tribe NameStewart Community Council
Location
Located in Carson City, NV
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
July 20, 1990 by the authority of the Secretary of Interior, amendment to the Washoe Tribal Constitution to enfranchise the Stewart Community
January 25, 1983-PL 97-288, set aside 2,933.59 acres.
Government
The Community Council is organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved September 5, 1990.
Serviced By
BIA- Western Nevada Agency, Carson City, NV through the Washoe Tribe of Nevada & California
Chair
Darienne Tenorio
Tribe NameSummit Lake Paiute Tribe
Location
Reservation located approximately 35 miles west of Denio, Humboldt County, NV. Access via State Route 140. About 50 miles south of the Oregon border and about 70 miles east of the California border.
Tribal Members
120
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
The Reservation land was previously a military reservation, known as Camp McGarry, established by Executive Order in 1867. The military reservation was abandoned in 1871 and transferred from the War Department to the Department of Interior. Under the General Allotment Act of 1887 (24 Stat. 388) several tribal members received trust allotments within the former military reservation in the 1890's and early 1900's. January 14, 1913 by authority of Executive Order #1681-5,026 acres
March 3, 1928-PL 89 (45 Stat. 160)
June 10, 1959 (73 Stat. 64)
December 15, 1971 (85 Stat. 643). Around 1949-1950 the tribe purchased several trust allotments belonging to individual tribal members which are now held in trust for the Tribe.
Land Base
12,573 acres (10,098 held in trust for the tribe, 765 acres are allotments held in trust for individuals). Summit Lake is a "terminal" lake; meaning that no water flows out of it. Total lake surface acreage fluctuates between 600 to 900 acres, depending on annual precipitation.
Government
Northern Paiute Agi Panina Ticutta (Lake Fish Eaters), the Tribe is federally recognized. On May 25, 1935, the Tribe accepted by election the Indian Reorganization Act of June 1934. The Tribe operated under the Constitution and By-Laws adopted by the Tribe and approved by the Secretary of Interior on January 8, 1965.
Tribal Programs
Administration: Aid to Tribal Government, Enrollment, Indian Child Welfare, Education/Employment Planning Department: Housing Natural Resources Department: Roads Operation & Maintanence, Range Consercation/Improvement Program, Fisheries Management, Fish and Wildlife Hatchery Program, Clean Water Act, Non-Point Source Protection Program
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Randi LoneEagle
Tribe NameTe-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone
Location
Territory of the Tribe is that land encompassing the Battle Mountain Band, Elko Band, South Fork Reservation and Wells Band all located in Elko County, NV.
Tribal Members
2521
Resident Population
2000
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Established
The Treaty of Ruby Valley in 1863, granted the tribe ownership of much of eastern Nevada. When, nearly a century later, the government agreed to pay $26 million in compensation, the tribe rejected the offer, insisting on a return of the land instead. At the beginning of the 20th century there was but a single Western Shoshone reservation, located in Duck Valley along the Nevada-Idaho border. The BIA planned to coerce all the Shoshones of the Great Basin region to move there. Ultimately, less than one-third of them agreed to this arrangement, however, so the government encouraged Northern Paiutes from Oregon and Nevada to join the Western Shoshones still not living on reservation land, the government set aside thousands of acres for various "colonies" (in California) as alternatives to full-size reservations like Duck Valley. The four Nevada Bands (three colonies & one Reservation) that united to form the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone are the Elko Band, Battle Mountain Band, Wells Band, and the South Fork Reservation.
Land Base
16,713 acres, made up of the following colonies: Battle Mountain Band-683.3 acres, Elko Band-542.8, South Fork Band 15,680, Wells Band-80 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Bands of Western Shoshone Indians approved August 24, 1938. Amended Constitution on August 26, 1982 as the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians of Nevada.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment,CFR Court,Housing Authority, Diabetes, Eyeware, Traffic Safety, Crime Prevention
Business(es)
Smokeshop
Serviced By
BIA-Eastern Nevada Agency,Elko,NV
Chair
Vince Garcia
Tribe NameTimbisha Shoshone Tribe
Location
Nevada land base is located near Scotty's Junction on Highway 395 South, Nye County, NV and in Lida, Esmeralda, County NV.
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
By Act of Congress signed November 1, 2000 to place 5,500 acres of land in Nevada in trust for the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe. The Tribe also has 1,953.99 acres of trust land in California.
Government
Received federal recognition as stated in the federal register of October 6, 1982 as an Indian Tribe. Constitution was approved January 25, 1986 by the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe General Council.
Serviced By
BIA-Central California Agency, Sacramento, CA
Chair
Margaret Cortez
Tribe NameWalker River Paiute Tribe
Location
Located 100 miles Southeast of Reno, NV. Portions of the reservation are located in Churchill, Lyon, and Mineral Counties.
Tribal Members
3311
Resident Population
1200
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
March 19, 1859 by Executive Order
February 7, 1887-General Allotment Act (24 Stat. 388)
May 27, 1902 (32 Stat. 245-260)
March 15, 1918-Executive Order #2820
March 3, 1928 (45 Stat. 160)
June 26, 1996-PL 74-748 (48 Stat. 1806)
June 19, 1972- by authority of the Act of June 22, 1936 (49 Stat. 1806) supplemented by the Act of September 14, 1961 (75 Stat. 409)
Land Base
325,000 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Walker River Paiute Tribe approved March 26, 1937.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Utility Services, Cultural/Language Preservation, Alcohol& Drug, Education, Headstart/Daycare, Health Clinic Services, Housing, Social Services, Taxation, TERO, Judicial Program/Tribal Court, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Economic Development, Human Resources, Environmental Protection/Air Quality, Water Resources, Roads, EMS
Business(es)
Four Seasons Market/Smokeshop
Fireworks
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Andrea Martinez
Tribe NameWashoe Tribe of Nevada & California
Location
Territorial jurisdiction and tribal lands are located in Carson City and Douglas County, NV and Alpine County, CA (includes the Stewart Community, Dresslerville Community, Woodfords Community and Carson Colony).
Tribal Members
1500
Resident Population
750
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
February 8, 1891-under authority of the General Allotment Act (26 Stat. 794), as amended; Public Domain allotments in Washoe, Douglas and Carson Counties. Pursuant to the Indian Reorganization Act purchases of the following: March 17, 1938-404 acres
December 15, 1937-200 acres April 29, 1937- 190.57 acres
February 2, 1973-307.88 acres
January 25, 1983-PL 97-288 set aside 2,983.59 acres
Land Base
4,316.04 acres of tribal land (61,318.93 acres of public domain allotments
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved January 24, 1934 amended June 1966, January 30, 1980 and June 20, 1990. Tribal Charter ratified February 27, 1937 amended May 3, 1939.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Archival/Preservation, Education, Grants, Head Start, Health Clinic Services, Housing, Language, Senior, Social Services/ICWA, TANF, Substance Abuse, Judicial/Tribal Police, Environmental Protection, Planning
Business(es)
Carson City Smoke Shop
Wa She Shu Travel Plaza
Mica Chevron Gas Station
Meeks Bay Resort, Lake Tahoe
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Serrell Smokey
Tribe NameWells Band Council
Location
Located 1/4 mile west of Wells in Elko, County, NV.
Tribal Members
209
Resident Population
177
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms in Office - 3 Years .
Established
October 15, 1977 by authority of PL 95-133 setting aside 80 acres
Land Base
80 acres
Government
Organized under the Constitution and By-Laws of the Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone Indians approved on August 24, 1938 which was organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Amended August 1982.
Tribal Programs
Adult Vocational Training, Education, Housing, Community Health, Environmental/GAP, Tribal Police, Finance, Health/Substance Abuse Prevention, Social Services, Diabetes
Business(es)
Wells Band Smoke Shop
Serviced By
BIA- Eastern Nevada Agency, Elko, NV
Chair
Harvey Healey
Tribe NameWinnemucca Colony Council
Location
Located one block west of Bridge, Street, three-quarters of a mile south of downtown Winnemucca, Humboldt County, NV.
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
June 18, 1917-Executive Order-160 acres
February 8, 1918- Executive Order- 160 acres
May 21, 1928 (45 Stat. 618)-10 acres
May 29, 1928 (45 Stat.618)- 10 acres
Land Base
340 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitutional an By-Laws of the Winnemucca Colony approved March 5, 1971.
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Judy Rojo
Tribe NameWoodfords Community Council
Location
Located approximately 5 miles from the Nevada/California border in Alpine, County, CA
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 4 Years
Established
July 31, 1971-PL 91-362
Land Base
80 acres
Government
The Community Council is organized under Articles of Association established pursuant to the Constitution and By-Laws of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California approved August 11, 1969.
Election are held every four years. The next election will be on 10/1/2022.
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Geoff Ellis
Tribe NameYerington Paiute Tribe
Location
Ranch - located 2 miles west of US Alternate 95, approximately 10 miles North of Yerington, Lyon County, Nevada.
Tribal Members
1500
Resident Population
400
Governing Body
Tribal Council
Terms of Office - 3 Years
Council meetings held on the last Wednesday of each month
Established
Colony: May 18, 1916- Act of (39 Stat. 123) & (Stat.143) a purchase of 9.456 acres.
January 16, 1978- Purchase of 1.91 acres
September 23, 1991-Purchase 4.82
Ranch: December 10, 1936 by authority of the Indian Reorganization Act-purchase of 1,018.88 acres August 1, 1941-addition of 120 acres April 11, 1979-purchase of 480 acres
Land Base
1,635.07 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Yerington Paiute Tribe approved January 4, 1937.
Tribal Programs
Law Enforcement/Tribal Police, Health Clinic, Education, Housing Authority, Enrollment, Commodity Food, Adult Vocational Training, Education/Tutoring, Elder, Social Services/ICWA, Judicial/Tribal Council, Agriculture/Irrigation , Environmental Protection, Home Visitation, Summer Foods, Johnson O'Malley
Business(es)
Smoke Shop
Arrowhead Market
Bridge Market
Arrowhead Ranch
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Elwood Emm
Tribe NameYomba Shoshone Tribe
Location
Located approximately 47 miles south of Austin by improved State Route 21 at Reese River, Nye County, NV.
Tribal Members
186
Resident Population
144
Governing Body
Tribal Council
6 member Council
Established
June 18, 1934 by Authority of the Indian Reorganization Act (48 Stat. 984) the following were purchased: July 10, 1937-1,560.86 acres
November 12, 1937-2,200.72 acres
November 1, 1940-480 acres
February 28, 1941-476.91 acres
Land Base
4,681 acres
Government
Organized under the Indian Reorganization Act of June 18, 1934 (49 Stat. 984) as amended. Constitution and By-Laws of the Yomba Shoshone Tribe approved December 20, 1939.
Tribal Programs
Enrollment, Diabetes, Housing, Social Services/ICWA, Judicial/Tribal Court, Environmental Protection/GAP, Law Enforcement/Tribal Police
Serviced By
BIA-Western Nevada Agency, Carson City
Chair
Darryl Brady, Interim