November 20, 2022 | Category:
NewsWhen Janet Davis was elected as Chair in 2020, she was second chairwoman ever elected in all of history in her tribe. She has been quoted as saying, “I just want to be involved with our community and help our people do better. That’s my passion and always will be my passion. That’s what inspired me […]
November 19, 2022 | Category:
NewsThis film features the Shoshoni language play, titled “Twelve.” The play is an adaptation of a traditional telling of the origin of the months and seasons, and is based on a story told by Norm Cavanaugh, a member of the Western Shoshone Tribe and director, Shoshone Community Language Initiative at Great Basin College, Elko.
November 18, 2022 | Category:
NewsDiana Buckner, Chairwoman for Ely Shoshone Tribe. Strong, Independent. Served on the Tribal Council since 2017 and as Chairwoman since February 2018. Key player in the Collaborative Agreement with Barrick Mine, land transfer of over 2800 acres to Ely Shoshone Tribe, and supporter of cannabis programs. Often heard saying “I want no more than anyone […]
November 17, 2022 | Category:
NewsSecretary Deb Haaland made history when she became the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary. She is a member of the Pueblo of Laguna and a 35th generation New Mexican. Secretary Haaland grew up in a military family; her father was a 30-year combat Marine who was awarded the Silver Star Medal […]
November 16, 2022 | Category:
NewsMelissa Melero-Moose was born in San Francisco, CA in 1974 and spent most of her childhood living in Reno, Nevada. She is a Northern Paiute enrolled with the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe with ties to Fort Bidwell Paiute, California. Melissa holds a BFA from the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe, NM and a Bachelor […]
November 15, 2022 | Category:
NewsThere is a myth out there about the status of the first people of North America. The myth is the idea that nearly all indigenous people were wiped out in the early 1800s. This myth can be found everywhere from school text books to Hollywood movies. It has marginalized our people, and pushed our culture […]
November 14, 2022 | Category:
NewsBrian Wadsworth is a member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (Kooyooe Tukadu). Brian was elected Vice Chair of the NIC Commissioners on October 4, 2021. Brian graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with Bachelor of Sciences in Business Administration with a major in International Business and Accounting. He holds a Master of Business […]
Staci Emm has been with the University of Nevada, Reno Extension since July of 2000 and currently is a Professor and Extension Educator in Mineral County, Nevada. Previously, she was the Program Officer for Extension programs for Nevada Indian Tribes. Emm was born in Reno, Nevada, grew up on the Walker River Paiute reservation, and […]
November 12, 2022 | Category:
News The newest member of the Commission, Tammi Tiger began her service on November 1, 2021. Tammi Tiger is an enrolled member of Choctaw Nation, and Muscogee Nation descendant. Tammi’s career in public service started with Clark County – Department of Public Works, where she has over 20 years of experience in administration. She is […]
Washoe Tribe Chairman, Serrell Smokey, (2019-present). He is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno with an educational background in Psychology, Business, and Tribal Law. Chairman Smokey is a Veteran, serving in the United States Army and the Nevada National Guard. He was deployed in Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2004) and Operation Spartan Shield (2016-2017). […]
