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Tribal Relations

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2020 HTNF Tribal Consultation Map

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest recognizes and celebrates the sovereignty of dozens of federally-recognized tribes with ancestral ties to this region. Our intent is to partner with tribal nations to respectfully support spiritual, cultural and traditional ties to these lands by nurturing opportunities to integrate traditional ecological knowledge, youth engagement, and economic development in these communities.

We honor our tribal trust responsibilities and support government-to-government consultation through shared stewardship of our natural and cultural resources.  Through these partnerships, we collaborate on Forest management projects that promote resilient ecosystems and mutually beneficial relationships with our tribal partners.

Tribal Partners

  1. Antelope Valley Indian Community
  2. Battle Mountain Shoshone Tribe
  3. Big Pine Paiute Tribe
  4. Bishop Paiute Tribe
  5. Bridgeport Indian Colony
  6. California Indian Basket Weavers Association
  7. Cedar Band of Paiute Indians of Utah
  8. Chemehuevi Tribe
  9. Chicken Ranch Indian Rancheria
  10. Colorado River Indian Tribes
  11. Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation
  12. Duckwater Shoshone
  13. Elko Band of Shoshone
  14. Ely Shoshone Tribe
  15. Fallon-Paiute Shoshone Tribe
  16. Fort Mojave Tribe
  17. Ft. Independence Community of Paiute Indians
  18. Ft. McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe
  19. Goshute Indian Tribe
  20. Hualapai Tribe
  21. Indian Peaks Band of Paiute Indians
  22. Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians
  23. Kanosh Band of Paiute Indians of Utah
  24. Koosharem Band of Paiute Indians of Utah
  25. Las Vegas Paiute
  26. Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone
  27. Lovelock Paiute Tribe
  28. Moapa Band of Paiutes
  29. Mono Lake Kutzadika’a
  30. Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians
  31. Nisenan Nevada City Rancheria
  32. Pahrump Paiute Tribe
  33. Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah
  34. Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
  35. Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
  36. Reno Sparks Indian Colony
  37. Shivwits Band of the Paiute Indian Band of Utah
  38. Shoshone Bannock Tribes
  39. Shoshone-Paiute Tribe of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation
  40. South Fork Band Council
  41. Summit Lake Paiute Tribe
  42. Susanville Indian Rancheria
  43. Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone
  44. Timbi-Sha Shoshone
  45. Tsi Akim Maidu
  46. Tubatulabals of Kern Valley
  47. Utu Utu Gwaitu Tribe, Benton Paiute
  48. Walker River Paiute Tribe
  49. Washoe Ranches
  50. Washoe, Carson Colony
  51. Washoe, Dresslerville Colony
  52. Washoe, Stewart Community
  53. Washoe, Woodfords Community
  54. Wells Band Indian Colony
  55. Winnemucca Indian Colony
  56. Yerington Paiute Tribe
  57. Yomba Shoshone Tribe

Cultural Resources are Protected by Law

Cultural Resources on federal lands are protected by laws including:

Archaeological Resources Protection Act

It is Illegal to excavate, remove, damage, or otherwise deface any archaeological resource located on public or Indian lands. Damage to archaeological sites in excess of $500 is a felony punishable by up to $250,000 in fines and imprisonment for up to two years for the first offence. All materials, equipment, and vehicles used in the commission of such crimes are subject to forfeiture.

Last updated March 20, 2026

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