A culture rich with tradition, the native American tribes of the Great Basin play an integral part in the history, present, and future of the region. We invite you to visit our collections!
Learn more about the Great Basin Indian Archives. Its history and its development!
Explore the resources on the Great Basin Indian Archives. We have a list of external links and How-Tos we hope you will find helpful!
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Welcome to the Great Basin Indian Archives presented by Great Basin College in partnership with Barrick North America and the University of Utah.
The Great Basin Indian Archives will endeavor to provide students and researchers with easy access to primary and digital information that chronicle the history and heritage of the Great Basin Indian peoples.
Provide important information for students, educators and researchers to access readily on site about the Great Basin Tribes, Western Shoshone, Paiute and Washoe. A collection of Oral Histories of elders sharing their culture and customs of the above listed Tribes. Some of the elders speak in their native language in describing or sharing their stories. These tribes aboriginal territory covers the states of California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho, Oregon and Wyoming. A collection of songs sung in the native languages about ceremonial and cultural activities, including hand game songs.
The intent for the GBIA program is to exist on the GBC website and to provide a “virtual linking archives” for easy accessibility to the General Public as well. Links in other states and countries will be developed through student and community work.
What is SCLI?
The Shoshone Community Language Initiative (SCLI) is a four-and-a-half week summer program for Shoshone high school students hosted by the Great Basin College’s Great Basin Indian Archives Program. Students will have the opportunity to:
Who Is Eligible?
Participants must be:
Submission
Send the Shoshone Community Language Initiative (SCLI) application AND ALL supporting materials by the DEADLINE DATE OF APRIL 28, 2017
If you have any questions or are having difficulties, contact Norm Cavanaugh at (775) 340-1404 or normcav@yahoo.com.