November 1, 2022 | Category:
NewsOn the first day of American Indian Heritage Month, the Sisolak campaign announced it has been endorsed by 11 Tribal Leaders from across Nevada. Representing the Duck Valley Shoshone Paiute, Duckwater Shoshone, Fort McDermitt Paiute Shoshone, Goshute, Pyramid Lake Paiute, Summit Lake Paiute, Walker River Paiute, Yerington Paiute, and Ely Shoshone Tribes, as well as the Reno-Sparks […]
November 1, 2022 | Category:
NewsNovember is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is sometimes called, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month or just Heritage Month. These thirty days are a time to reflect and celebrate our rich and diverse ancient cultures, traditions, and contemporary lifestyles, and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. We believe Heritage […]
Chris Ann Gibbons is being awarded the Historic Preservation Medal by the Daughters of the American Revolution Reno Chapter on March 11, 2023. The Historic Preservation Medal “recognizes and honors a person who has done extraordinary work over a long period of time in establishing a historic district, preserving a local landmark, restoring or preserving […]
Join us this Saturday to celebrate Nevada’s heritage! The Museum & Cultural Center will be open from 1-5pm. We’re asking alumni to bring in Stewart memorabilia or photos to either add to the collection or allow us to scan for the archives. The gift store will also be open. Join us at the Nevada Day […]
Governor Steve Sisolak today announced his selection of two nominees to represent Nevada in the national selection process for the Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award, including Carlene Pacheco. Pacheco, a citizen of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Nation, and Ronald McCullough were chosen by the Governor to represent Nevada based on their dedication to Nevada’s students […]
October 21, 2022 | Category:
NewsOWYHEE, October 20—Shoshone-Paiute Tribal Chairman Brian Mason and Vice-Chairman Arnold Thomas returned after two days of challenging Elko County in the Fourth Judicial District Court, County of Elko, State of Nevada for the equal access of voting rights for the tribe and community of Duck Valley. The fight paid off. The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes will now […]
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NewsExhibit Opens at Stewart Indian School Cultural Center Show Showcases the Regalia Connected with Modern Pow Wow Celebrations Carson City – The exhibition, Dancing for the Earth, Dancing for the People: Pow Wow Regalia and Art of the Great Basin at the Great Basin Native Artists Gallery inside the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & […]
October is a great month for Nevada’s artists. The Nevada Arts Council is highlighting many opportunities across Nevada. Two opportunities target Native artists and photographers. To learn more click below and scroll through the website for areas of interest. https://www.nvartscouncil.org/artist-opportunities/
October 4, 2022 | Category:
NewsIn recognition of Clark County’s 3rd Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the Indigenous community will come together with Commissioner Tick Segerblom to celebrate changing the colors of the lights on the iconic welcome sign at the world-famous Las Vegas Strip! Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day fights the invisibility that impacts Natives communities—it is an opportunity to recognize […]
