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.

Call for American Indian Artists!

Indian Territory is in the process of developing a comprehensive Great Basin American Indian Artist Listing. The artists who choose to participate will be placed on the Indian Territory website at no cost.
This is an opportunity for American Indians to market themselves and their art.
To download a survey, CLICK HERE.

What Continues the Dream: Contemporary Arts and Crafts from the Powwow Tradition

The Nevada Arts Council’s Folklife Program has prepared an exhibition about contemporary powwow traditions in Nevada that will tour the state as part of the Nevada Touring Initiative. "What Continues the Dream: Contemporary Arts and Crafts from the Powwow Tradition" features arts and crafts including contemporary dance regalia, representational artwork by Native American artists and photographs that capture the vibrant spirit of powwow, Nevada-style. There will be an opening reception on September 11, 2010 at 2 p.m. Artists Wayne Allen Burke and Cassandra Leigh Darrough are scheduled to present gallery talks at the reception.The exhibit opened at the Stewart Father’s Day Powwow in Carson City on June 18, 2010. Details for those interested in booking the exhibit is available from the Nevada Touring Initiative. For more information, CLICK HERE. For a flyer, CLICK HERE (1.4mb.)

The 2010 Nevada Tribal Tourism Conference took place in Reno.
CLICK HERE to check out this year's conference that was held at Harrah's Reno.
CLICK HERE to see photos from this year's event.