Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada

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Indigenous Peoples of Nevada

Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada

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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. 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.

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

Tribal Headquarters

Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada
P.O. Box 1370
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Phone: 775.623.0888
Fax: 775.623.0888

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:

• Allotment records
• Annuity rolls
• Census records
• Correspondence
• Health records
• Reports
• School census and records
• Vital records

Land Records

• All land is held by the tribe

Important Websites

• Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada Wikipedia

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