Tribal Relations
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest recognizes and celebrates the sovereignty of over 26 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 our tribal communities.
We honor our tribal trust responsibilities and support government to government consultation through shared stewardship of our natural and cultural resources. By nurturing existing and encouraging new partnerships we collaborate on Forest management projects that promote resilient ecosystems and mutually beneficial relationships with our tribal partners.
Tribal Partners
- Antelope Valley Indian Community
- Battle Mountain Shoshone Tribe
- Big Pine Paiute Tribe
- Bishop Paiute Tribe
- Bridgeport Indian Colony
- California Indian Basket Weavers Association
- Cedar Band of Paiute Indians of Utah
- Chemehuevi Tribe
- Chicken Ranch Indian Rancheria
- Colorado River Indian Tribes
- Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation
- Duckwater Shoshone
- Elko Band of Shoshone
- Ely Shoshone Tribe
- Fallon-Paiute Shoshone Tribe
- Fort Mojave Tribe
- Ft. Independence Community of Paiute Indians
- Ft. McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe
- Goshute Indian Tribe
- Hualapai Tribe
- Indian Peaks Band of Paiute Indians
- Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians
- Kanosh Band of Paiute Indians of Utah
- Koosharem Band of Paiute Indians of Utah
- Las Vegas Paiute
- Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone
- Lovelock Paiute Tribe
- Moapa Band of Paiutes
- Mono Lake Kutzadika’a
- Mooretown Rancheria of Maidu Indians
- Nisenan Nevada City Rancheria
- Pahrump Paiute Tribe
- Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah
- Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
- Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe
- Reno Sparks Indian Colony
- Shivwits Band of the Paiute Indian Band of Utah
- Shoshone Bannock Tribes
- Shoshone-Paiute Tribe of the Duck Valley Indian Reservation
- South Fork Band Council
- Summit Lake Paiute Tribe
- Susanville Indian Rancheria
- Te-Moak Tribe of Western Shoshone
- Timbi-Sha Shoshone
- Tsi Akim Maidu
- Tubatulabals of Kern Valley
- Utu Utu Gwaitu Tribe, Benton Paiute
- Walker River Paiute Tribe
- Washoe Ranches
- Washoe, Carson Colony
- Washoe, Dresslerville Colony
- Washoe, Stewart Community
- Washoe, Woodfords Community
- Wells Band Indian Colony
- Winnemucca Indian Colony
- Yerington Paiute Tribe
- Yomba Shoshone Tribe
Cultural Resources are Protected by Law
Cultural Resources on federal lands are protected by laws including:
- The National Historic Preservation Act
- The Antiquities Act
- The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
- The Archaeological Resources Protection Act
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.
Featured Video: Seven Stones Plaza
“Through a true collaborative process among culturally affiliated Tribes, U.S. Forest Service, The Mountain Institute, Portland State University, and Dr. Jeremy Spoon, coupled with various federal agencies and many stakeholders, we share a strong message to ground not only our exhibit in the Seven Stones Plaza, but the importance of this location. Within this area, there are hidden messages embedded throughout this special place. When a person walks through, you’ll discover things every time you visit, bringing a new message to welcome you!” ~Richard Arnold, Chairman of the Pahrump Paiute Tribe