Yerington Paiute Tribe of the Yerington Colony and Campbell Ranch


The Yerington Paiute Tribe of the Yerington Colony and Campbell Ranch is a federally recognized tribe of Northern Paiute Indians in western Nevada.

Reservation

The Yerington Paiute Tribe has a reservation, the Yerington Reservation and Trust Lands, in Lyon County, Nevada. The reservation was established in 1916 and 1936 and is large. In 1990, 354 tribal members lived on the reservation. The tribe had 659 enrolled members in 1992. The larger Campbell Ranch section is located at north of Yerington, while the smaller Yerington Colony section is located at, within the city limits of Yerington.
The Native name for the tribe refers to two Northern Paiute bands known as, Taboose-ddukaka and Padutse-ddukaka.

Recent history

In 1937, the Yerington Paiute Tribe ratified its constitution and bylaws. They gained federal recognition under the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act.

Government

The Yerington Paiute Tribe of Nevada's tribal headquarters is located in Yerington, Nevada. The tribe is governed by a tribal council. The most recent administration included the following:
The Yerington Paiutes operate their own education program, environmental program, police force, USDA Commodities program, and social services.

Economic development

The tribe owns and operates the Arrowhead Market, a fuel and convenience store in Yerington, and Campbell Ranch, which grows alfalfa.