The Nevada Indian Commission will meet this Thursday, Dec. 10 at 11am. You will find the agenda and supporting documents by following this link https://nevadaindiancommission.org/meetings-agendas-minutes/ We will be meeting via Zoom Topic: NIC Commission Meeting Time: Dec 10, 2020 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82417110136?pwd=THlNelZWejJvb0VqWmdvZ0d0SjVTQT09 Meeting ID: 824 1711 0136 […]
Carson City, Nev. — Dec. 4, 2020—Nevada Indian Commission Commissioner Lori Pasqua will be honored with a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree by the University of Nevada-Reno at its winter commencement on Saturday. Her family will accept this honorary degree on her behalf. “As Lori Pasqua’s colleagues and friends, our entire community wants this tireless […]
Nevada Governor Sisolak Looking to Appoint NIC Commissioner Are you interested in joining the Nevada Indian Commission team…? We have an open seat for our 5-person advisory body. Per NRS 233A.090, here is our purpose–to study matters affecting the social and economic welfare and well-being of American Indians residing in Nevada, including, but not limited […]
Stacey Montooth, a citizen of the Walker River Paiute Nation, is the Executive Director of the State of Nevada Indian Commission (NIC), appointed by Governor Steve Sisolak on Sept. 1, 2019. A member of his cabinet, Montooth is the liaison from Governor Sisolak to the 27 Nevada Tribes, bands, and colonies. A graduate of the […]
Stephanie Wyatt, citizen of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California, has worked for the State of Nevada for 21 years. A graduated from the University of Nevada with a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Human Development and Family Studies, Stephanie began her career with the University of Nevada’s Child and Family Research Center. She currently serves as […]
Dr. Debra Harry is an associate professor in the Department of Gender, Race, and Identity at the University of Nevada, Reno. Dr. Harry’s research analyzes the linkages between biotechnology, intellectual property and globalization in relation to indigenous peoples’ rights. Dr. Harry also teaches for UCLA’s Tribal Learning Community and Educational Exchange Program, and the University […]
Brian Wadsworth is a member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (Kooyooe Tukadu). He currently works at BlueBird, CPAs, a Nevada based CPA firm that provides auditing and consulting and training services to Tribal Nations and casinos nationwide, as a Staff Auditor. Brian graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a Bachelor of Science […]
Markie Wilder, UNR Coordinator, Indigenous Student Service My name is Markie Wilder I am Numu/Kooyooe Tukuadu from Pyramid Lake, Nevada. I grew up on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation. I attended Natchez Elementary School, and at a very young age I was involved in many extracurricular activities, like rodeo, powwows, and cross country. As I […]
Dr. Myrton Running Wolf is an Assistant Professor of Race and Media at the University of Nevada. Raised in Northern Nevada, Dr. Running Wolf is of Blackfeet descent. Dr. Running Wolf is a film, television and theater producer. Following descent with David Fincher (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) and Terrence Malick (The New World […]
Washoe Police Officer Kristin Burtt is an enrolled member of the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. She is the daughter of Sharon James, Washoe, and Patrick Burtt Sr., Tule River Yokut. Burtt is dedicated to her career in law enforcement and she previously worked in child protective services for the best interest of Indian […]
