Winnemucca Indian Colony (Nevada)

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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


 * Tribal Chairman-William Bill (Acting) per Tribal ByLaws Article I, Section 1,2 and 3. Order of succession.


 * Tribes Constitution And Bylaws-Approved March 5, 1971
 * Population -- 42 1969: tribal enrollment 77

Colony Contact Information
Winnemucca Indian Colony Of Nevada 342 W. South Street Winnemucca, Nv 89445

Mailing Address P.O. Box 1645 Winnemucca, Nevada 89446

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.

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
The Land all land is held by the Tribe

Web Sites
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