Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada

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Tribal Headquarters

Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada
1985 Hanson Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: 702-722-3833
Website
Mailing Address:
200 South Virginia Street, 8th Floor
Reno, NV 89501.

History

The Winnemucca Colony of Nevada was established 18 June 1917 by Executive Order by President Woodrow Wilson 8 February 1918. Additional acreage was added in 1918 and 1928[1]. The Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada is a Federal Recognized Tribe and (IRA) Indian Re-Organization Act 1934 and also a Corporate Charter Section 17.

Brief Timeline

Brief History

Reservations

The Winnemucca Colony is located near Winnemucca, in Humboldt County in western Nevada.

Established -- 18 June 1917
Agency (BIA) -- Western Nevada Agency
Principal tribes --Shoshone
Tribes Constitution And Bylaws-Approved March 5, 1971
Population -- 42 1969: tribal enrollment 77[2]

Additional References to the History of the Tribe and/or Band

Records

The majority of records of individuals were those created by the agencies. Some records may be available to tribal members through the tribal headquarters.They were (and are) the local office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and were charged with maintaining records of the activities of those under their responsibility. Among these records are:

Land Records
  • All land is held by the tribe

Important Websites

References

  1. AAA NativeArts.com, a website celebrating American Indian Tribes of the US and Canada Available online
  2. Indian Reservations A State and Federal Handbook. Compiled by The Confederation of American Indians, New York, N.Y. McFarland and Co. Inc., Jefferson, North Carolina, c. 1986. FS Library book 970.1 In2

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