INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe is a small newly recognized tribe of approximately 265 members. The San Juan Southern Paiutes have lived for the last several hundred years in territory east of the Grand Canyon, bounded by the San Juan and Colorado Rivers, with the Navajo and Hopi Tribes as their neighbors. They share a common heritage with the Southern Paiutes of northern Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California. They retain and maintain their native language which is distinctly separate from their neighbors. Many San Juan Paiute tribal members reside in several distinct communities located on the Navajo Reservation, primarily in northern Arizona and southeastern Utah. The largest of these communities are located at Willow Springs, near Tuba City and at Navajo Mountain on the Arizona and Utah border/California.

P.O. Box 2710 Tuba City, Arizona 86045 (928) 283-5539 Phone (928) 283-5451 FAX

The Tribe is currently in litigation to establish and secure their land base.

The Tribe is governed by a Tribal Leaders and a Tribal Council Members (Shuupara`api) which meets regularly to decide issues of importance to tribal members. The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe do have a consitiution in place.

Tribal members depend on raising livestock and subsistence farming of a small number of crops. The Tribe is also known for its hand-woven traditional baskets which utilize age-old weaving techniques. The basket designs and materials have been passed down from generation to generation. Using the age-old techniques, the younger generation are weaving more contemporary designs.

GOVERNMENT AND COUNCIL MEMBERS LISTING:

• Mary Lou Boone, President
• Evelyn James, Vice President
• Henry Whiskers, Council Member
• Mabel Lehi, Council Member
• Grace Lehi, Council Member
• Clyde Whiskers, Council Member
• Camilia Younker, Council Member

Attractions

On a visit to the San Juan Southern Paiutes, one can see native basket-weaving and Paiute Canyon and at Willow Springs where family farms are located.

SPECIAL TRIBAL EVENTS:

• JUNE (2nd weekend) - Tribal Recognition PowWow
• AUGUST (2nd week) - Family Reunion