Past Event
Washoe Cultural Talk 5/25
May
25
Sat
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
This event has happened in the past.
Upcoming Dates
June 28
July 26
August 23
September 20
Price
FREE
Washoe Cultural Talk
Hosted by Rhiana Jones, Director of the Washoe Environmental Program
Join members of the Washoe Tribe at High Camp where they will share stories of Washoe history and culture from the Valley and surrounding mountains. The Washoe Tribe has deep roots in Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains that will be discussed in-depth. Your host will also talk about the surrounding natural landmarks, the local animals and plants and how they used them, and why changing the name of the resort that sits on their ancestral land is important to the Washoe Tribe. Guests can view artifacts that show the Washoe way of life that Tribe members seek to preserve today.
Please note: This is an outdoor event except in the case of inclement weather. We recommend that you be prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and other proper sun protection.
Hosted by Rhiana Jones, Director of the Washoe Environmental Program
Join members of the Washoe Tribe at High Camp where they will share stories of Washoe history and culture from the Valley and surrounding mountains. The Washoe Tribe has deep roots in Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains that will be discussed in-depth. Your host will also talk about the surrounding natural landmarks, the local animals and plants and how they used them, and why changing the name of the resort that sits on their ancestral land is important to the Washoe Tribe. Guests can view artifacts that show the Washoe way of life that Tribe members seek to preserve today.
EVENT DETAILS
- Time: 10 am
- Date: Saturday, May 25th
- Location: KT Deck
- Cost: FREE
Please note: This is an outdoor event except in the case of inclement weather. We recommend that you be prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and other proper sun protection.
May
25
Sat
Past Event
Washoe Cultural Talk 5/25
10:00 AM — 11:00 AM
This event has happened in the past.
Upcoming Dates
June 28
July 26
August 23
September 20
Price
FREE
Washoe Cultural Talk
Hosted by Rhiana Jones, Director of the Washoe Environmental Program
Join members of the Washoe Tribe at High Camp where they will share stories of Washoe history and culture from the Valley and surrounding mountains. The Washoe Tribe has deep roots in Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains that will be discussed in-depth. Your host will also talk about the surrounding natural landmarks, the local animals and plants and how they used them, and why changing the name of the resort that sits on their ancestral land is important to the Washoe Tribe. Guests can view artifacts that show the Washoe way of life that Tribe members seek to preserve today.
Please note: This is an outdoor event except in the case of inclement weather. We recommend that you be prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and other proper sun protection.
Hosted by Rhiana Jones, Director of the Washoe Environmental Program
Join members of the Washoe Tribe at High Camp where they will share stories of Washoe history and culture from the Valley and surrounding mountains. The Washoe Tribe has deep roots in Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains that will be discussed in-depth. Your host will also talk about the surrounding natural landmarks, the local animals and plants and how they used them, and why changing the name of the resort that sits on their ancestral land is important to the Washoe Tribe. Guests can view artifacts that show the Washoe way of life that Tribe members seek to preserve today.
EVENT DETAILS
- Time: 10 am
- Date: Saturday, May 25th
- Location: KT Deck
- Cost: FREE
Please note: This is an outdoor event except in the case of inclement weather. We recommend that you be prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and other proper sun protection.
Rhiana Jonesis ofWášiwand Akimel O’odham decent and grew up in the Hung-a-lel-ti community in Woodfords, California. Rhiana holds a Master of Science degree in Plant and Environmental Science with a minor in Applied Statistics, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Botany. She has worked on projects relating to invasive species encroachment in Costa Rica, climate change effects on flowering times and bumblebee emergence, and preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems of native bees in Bolivia. Rhiana has been with the Washoe Environmental Protection Department for over 2 years and enjoys working with the community to preserve and protect Washoe homelands. Rhiana is passionate about ethnobotany, conservation, and sustainability. In her free time she enjoys scientific illustration, hiking, and swimming in Lake Tahoe.
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The Washoe Tribe has created this booklet that summarizes historical and current information about the tribe. They feel that this knowledge will help residents and visitors form a more respectful and complete understanding of Lake Tahoe and the area surrounding it. The Washoe request that you assist in preserving this environment to benefit future generations. rich-text, responsive-table
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