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March 2012
Burns Paiute: Tribe opens youth center - Brimming with excitement, the Burns Paiute Tribe officially opened their new youth center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, March 2. Following a blessing by Ermon Smartt, Tribal Council member Jody Richards, along with youths Trustin Snapp and Lane Hawley, had the honor of snipping the ribbon. The facility, known as Tu-wa-kii-nobi or “Kid’s House,” is the culmination of several years’ work by tribal and community members.
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December 2011
Burns Paiute: Truman Teeman 1940-2011 - Funeral services were held at the Burns Paiute Gathering Center on Dec. 13, with internment at the New Camp Cemetery. In the 1970s he worked with others to give the Tribe federal recognition, and acted as Tribal Council Chairman for many years. He kept the tribal history and culture alive by recording many of his grandfathers’ old stories for his grandchildren. Contributions in Teeman’s memory may be made to the Burns Paiute Tribe Elder’s Program through the Burns Paiute Tribe.
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October 2011
State Board Looks to Replace More 'Squaw' Names
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The Indian Way: Indians and the North American Fur Trade: Acknowledging the critical, leading role of the Indian people in the North American fur trade, Neil Van Sickle and Evelyn Rodewald provide the true story behind the role of Native American tribes in what was arguably the most important industry in North America for three centuries.
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