At the western edge of the Great Basin lies a vast stretch of high mountain desert with sage covered hillsides, towering rock precipices and majestic mountain ranges. Indian Territory, Nevada, is home to three major Native American tribes: the Washoe, Paiute and Western Shoshone. For thousands of years their ancestors were the stewards of this land.

Indian Territory was one of the last major frontiers to be explored and settled by Euro-Americans. This land offered native people the ability to sustain ethnic identity longer than other parts of the country. Even through past tribulations, they have remained strong. The Washoe, Paiute and Western Shoshone tribes still comprise a culturally rich and distinctive ethnic group.

Today, the tribes focus their efforts on political and economic change. Tribal members look to the future with hope for a prosperous and environmentally aware society that understands the value of cultural diversity.

Governor Gibbons has proclaimed the month of November as American Indian Heritage Month in Nevada.

CLICK HERE to view the proclamation.

The 2009 Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference, “Sharing Your Story through Tourism” on April 27th–28th, 2009 was a great success!

CLICK HERE to view the program that was offered. We look forward to seeing you at next year's event.