The Washoe Indians are a Native American tribe from California and Nevada, officially recognized by the US government in 1934. They lived a seasonally nomadic lifestyle, respecting and revering their environment. Lake Tahoe is sacred to them, and they believe Cave Rock is home to powerful Water Babies. The Washoe have three communities in Nevada […]
The Washoe Tribe, who lived in the Great Basin, were semi-nomadic hunters and gatherers. They used woven baskets and pine nuts for food. European contact in the late 1700s led to destruction of their hunting grounds, and they merged with other tribes for survival. Today, they are organized in several localities. The Washoe Tribe is […]
