San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona
Kwaiantikowkets | |
|---|---|
 Tribal Flag | |
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| Total population | |
| 265[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States ( Arizona) | |
| Languages | |
| English, Southern Paiute | |
| Religion | |
| traditional tribal religion, previously Ghost Dance | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Southern Paiute tribes (Kaibab, Kaiparowtis, Panguitch, Shivwits, Moapa, Paranigets, and )[2] |
The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona (Southern Paiute Language: Kwaiantikowkets) is a federally recognized tribe of Southern Paiute Indians in Coconino County, Arizona.
History[]
The San Juan Southern Paiutes lived east of the Grand Canyon, in lands bounded by the San Juan and Colorado Rivers for centuries. Although they lived by the Hopi and Navajo people, the San Juan Southern Paiutes maintained their own distinct language and culture. Several of their communities were on what is now the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.[1]
Today[]
The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona is headquartered in Tuba City, Arizona. Their primary communities are 1st location Southern Area: at Willow Springs, Hidden Springs, Rough Rock Point, Tuba City and Cow Spring. 2nd Location Northern Area at Paiute Canyon, AZ and Navajo Mountain in Utah. Some members residing in White Mesa, UT, Blanding, Ut. Currently the tribe is in litigation to restore their land base.[1]
The tribe is governed by a seven-person tribal council,[3] called the Shuupara`api.[1]
Tribal members are primarily earning their incomes through livestock and subsistence farming. Fine basket weaving is also a common occupation.[1]
Their annual powwow takes place on the second weekend of June and a San Juan Southern Paiute Family Reunion takes place every second week of August.[1]
Controversy[]
Former tribal president and council member Evelyn James was found guilty of stealing of almost $300,000 of tribal funds and money laundering. She was sentenced to two years in federal prison.[4]
Notes[]
- ^ a b c d e f "San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe." Archived 2009-12-28 at the Wayback Machine Inter Tribal Council of Arizona. (retrieved 15 Dec 2009)
- ^ Pritzker, 230
- ^ Pritzker, 233
- ^ "Ex-leader of San Juan Southern Paiute sentenced in theft case." News from Indian Country. Dec 2009 (retrieved 29 March 2010)
References[]
- Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. ISBN 978-0-19-513877-1.
Coordinates: 36°07′45″N 111°14′19″W / 36.129044°N 111.238718°W
- Paiute
- Native American tribes in Arizona
- Federally recognized tribes in the United States