The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California is a federally-recognized sovereign Indian government and the governing body of the Washoe Nation. The Washoe Tribal government has the power to enact, enforce and prosecute the law. The tribe, with approximately 1,550 members, is governed by the Washoe Tribal Council.
Council members represent their individual communities as well as the entire tribal membership.
The tribe provides a full range of services to its members, has a diversity of economic enterprises and operates two trading posts, one 3 miles south of Gardnerville on Highway 395 and the other at 2990 S. Curry St., Carson City. Materials contained within this site may not be used without permission.