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united under a tribal council. The Washoe people own over 64,300 acres (26,000 ha) in public domain allotments (PDA); PDAs are land reserved out of the public domain for use by an Indian person or family, but unlike reservations, Tribal governments hold no jurisdiction over them. Nevertheless,
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was purchased by the tribe in 1938 and 1940. There the tribe collectively raised hogs, sheep, and a herd of dairy cows. They grew potatoes and peaches. When farm production decreased in the 1950s, the land was temporarily leased to non-Native farmers.
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Located at the south side of Carson City, this community was established in 1890, has 2,960 acres (1,200 ha), with 90 members. They have the
Stewart Community Center. Their five community representatives are chaired by Wanda Batchelor.
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861:. Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Reno. This collection consists of materials accumulated by the Washoe Tribe during litigation of their claims case before the Indian Claims Commission
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A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples.
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