Western Shoshone Lands
Mission:
To affirm Newe (Western Shoshone) jurisdiction over Newe Segobia (Western Shoshone homelands) by protecting, preserving, and restoring Newe rights and lands for present and future generations based on cultural and spiritual traditions.
Volunteer Interns Needed!
To affirm Newe (Western Shoshone) jurisdiction over Newe Segobia (Western Shoshone homelands) by protecting, preserving, and restoring Newe rights and lands for present and future generations based on cultural and spiritual traditions.
Volunteer Interns Needed!
- Web Designer:
- Interest in and dedication to cause of the Western Shoshone
- Working knowledge of HTML
- Update site based on email direction with WSDP staff
- We will provide initial software, files, and guidance
- Fall 2011 Office Staff
- Interest in and dedication to cause of the Western Shoshone
- Law students preferred
- Ability to temporarily relocate to Crescent Valley, Nevada
- Grant Writer
- Interest in and dedication to cause of the Western Shoshone
- Experience writing grants for non-profits
Spring Gathering, May 27-29
About 40 Western Shoshone and supporters attended the Spring Gathering at the Dann Ranch base camp from May 27-29. Attendees discussed issues facing the Western Shoshone, visited the Cortez Hills mine site and Horse Canyon, told stories, and heard from speakers from the Great Basin Resource Watch and the International Indian Treaty Council.
A raffle was held to benefit the WSDP and the Shoshone grandmothers, with many prizes ranging from a hand-made quilt to a ceramic decanter. Despite snow on the final day of the gathering, it was a successful event.
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Our Earth Institute Conference
For an update on how the conference went please go to our NEWS page.
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Our Programs
The Cultural Program supports Newe Culture for the defense of Newe Segobia, Newe land rights, and cultural areas.
The Mining and Environmental Program prevents destruction of Newe Segobia.
The Land Recognition Program affirms Newe land rights and works toward the reform of U.S. Federal Indian law and policy.
- Community organizing field trips and cultural mapping
- Training and tools in the Newe community
The Mining and Environmental Program prevents destruction of Newe Segobia.
- Research, education, and advocacy
- Legal strategies
The Land Recognition Program affirms Newe land rights and works toward the reform of U.S. Federal Indian law and policy.
- International human rights advocacy
- Corporate engagement strategies
- Outreach and education
