Ely Shoshone
History
History
The Ely Shoshone Tribe is part of this larger Indigenous group?
What is Western Shoshone?
This large animal was traditionally hunted for food and hide.
What is deer
This body helps govern the Ely Shoshone Tribe
What is the Tribal Council?
This animal is a common figure in Shoshone oral stories
Who is Coyote
These soft, handmade shoes were traditionally worn by the Ely Shoshone people and are often decorated with beads or patterns.
What are moccasins?
The Ely Shoshone Tribe is federally recognized and located in this U.S. State
What is Nevada?
This is the traditional language spoken by the Ely Shoshone
What is Shoshone or Newe?
This respected member of the tribe is known for their wisdom, experience, and role in passing down cultural traditions to younger generations.
What is a tribal elder?
This traditional story explains how the world and the Ely Shoshone people came to be.
What is a creation story?
This day celebrates and honors Native American cultures, histories, and contributions, and is observed as an alternative to Columbus Day.
What is Indigenous Peoples' Day?
The Ely Shoshone Tribe was created in under the Indian Re-Organization Act in what year
What is 1934?
This small but important nut, gathered in the fall, has been a traditional food of the Ely Shoshone for generations.
What are pine nuts?
This is the title of the elected leader who oversees the Ely Shoshone Tribal Council and represents the tribe in official matters.
Who is the Tribal Chairperson
Medicine people or healers use this sacred feather from a powerful bird in their healing ceremonies.
What is an eagle feather?
This holiday is especially important and celebrated by many tribes.
What is Indigenous People's Day?
Ely Shoshone Tribe is a signatory of what treaty in 1863.
What is the Ruby Valley Treaty?
To celebrate culture, bring the community together, and honor traditions through dance, music, and food.
What is the purpose of the Ely Shoshone Fandango or Powwow?
This term describes the role young members of the Ely Shoshone Tribe take to guide, inspire, and represent their peers in tribal activities and decision-making.
What is youth leadership?
This plant is often used in stews once dried for flavoring with potatoes or macaroni, and bacon or hamburger for a flavorful traditional meal.
What is wild parsley or Dagu?
This is a business operated by the Ely Shoshone Tribe that includes both a dispensary and a grow facility, supporting economic development and tribal sovereignty.
What is the Ely Shoshone cannabis operation or dispensary?
This 1960's event helped many tribes, including the Ely Shoshone, gain more self-governance
What is the Indian Self-Determination Act?
This cultural game uses drums and songs to guide teams as they try to outguess each other.
What is handgame
This is the length of time an Ely Shoshone Tribal Council member serves after being elected.
What is three years?
This respected person in the tribe uses traditional knowledge of plants, prayers, and ceremonies to help people heal physically and spiritually.
What is a medicine man/healer?
This facility at 250 Heritage Drive in Ely, Nevada, serves as a hub for education, cultural events, and community gatherings for the Ely Shoshone Tribe.
What is the Ely Shoshone Community Center?