Welcome to the official website of the
Shivwits Band of Paiutes
We are a federally recognized sovereign Indian Tribe based in Washington County, Utah.
SHIVWITS BAND OF PAIUTES
ABOUT OUR BAND
The Shivwits Band of Paiutes has been a sovereign Indian tribe since time immemorial. We have lived as an independent and strong Shivwits Band for centuries, making our home at Sham. The Shivwits Band had its own Constitution and By-Laws approved in 1941, and governed itself as a federally recognized tribe. The Shivwits Band was then terminated in 1954. Fortunately, the Shivwits Band’s sovereign status was later restored by Congress in 1980 by Public Law 96-227. “The Federal trust relationship is… restored or confirmed as to the Shivwits Band of Paiute Indian of Utah.” 94 Stat. 317, Section 3(a). In that Act, “the term ‘tribe’ means the Shivwits Band of Paiute Indians of Utah.” Id., Section 2(1). The federal trust relationship was confirmed as to the Shivwits Band and other Bands.
SHIVWITS BAND OF PAIUTES
OUR HISTORY
It has been noted that “neither the written word nor the course of historical events have been kind to the Southern Paiutes.”Nevertheless, the story of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is one of determined resilience in the face of relentless challenges and broken promises.
Since time immemorial, groups of Southern Paiutes have lived in an area encompassing more than 30 million acres making up what is now southern Utah, northern Arizona, southern Nevada, and southeastern California. Today, these groups are federally recognized tribes known as the Shivwits, Cedar, Indian Peaks, Kanosh and Koosharem Bands of Paiutes, all based in southern Utah.
SHIVWITS BAND OF PAIUTES
OUR HISTORY
It has been noted that “neither the written word nor the course of historical events have been kind to the Southern Paiutes.”Nevertheless, the story of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes is one of determined resilience in the face of relentless challenges and broken promises.
Since time immemorial, groups of Southern Paiutes have lived in an area encompassing more than 30 million acres making up what is now southern Utah, northern Arizona, southern Nevada, and southeastern California. Today, these groups are federally recognized tribes known as the Shivwits, Cedar, Indian Peaks, Kanosh and Koosharem Bands of Paiutes, all based in southern Utah.
SHIVWITS BAND OF PAIUTES
SHIVWITS BAND CORPORATION
The Shivwits Band Corporation (SBC) is a federally chartered Section 17 corporation and holding company that owns all other economic development entities for the Shivwits Band of Paiutes. Each of the entities described below are wholly owned by the SBC and, ultimately, the Shivwits Band.
PRESS RELEASES, NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
PRESS RELEASE
May 8, 2025
Shivwits Band of Paiutes Oppose Rushed Maloy/Amodei Bill Selling Federal Lands in Utah and Nevada
Shivwits Band Election Information
- May 26th: New ballots mailed
- June 20th: Absentee ballot receipt deadline.
- June 21st: In-person voting at Band Bldg. from11:00am-7:00pm MT
Job Opening: Parking Lot Coordinator
Position: Parking Lot Coordinator (two open positions)
Company: Shivwits Band Corporation
Location: Fire Lake Parking Lot
Shivwits Board of Directors Open Position Notice
The Shivwits Band Corporation is seeking a dedicated individual to serve on the Shivwits Band Corporation Board of Directors. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the success and sustainability of our community, ensuring that the Shivwits Band of Paiute’s economic development operations continue to grow and thrive.
2025 Shivwits band graduates
May 8, 2025
Congratulations on your graduation. This achievement. reflects your dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence. Wishing you continued success in your tuture endevavors.
Southern Paiute Consortium (SPC) Grand Canyon River Trip
Southern Paiute Consortium (SPC) Grand Canyon Annual Cultural Monitoring River Trip 2025
JUNE 7-16, 2025
Free Diabetes Services
Use the link below or scan the QR code to enroll in the myTula Diabetes Program. All Shivwits Band members get access to this program at no cost through SNHC and NARA. Please call 855-528-0771 for help enrolling or email info@ournara.org with any questions.
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LIHEAP PORTAL STEPS
Low Income Home Energy and Water Assistance Program Instructions
Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument
Water Prayer Run Video
Watch the YouTube video — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgMyADK4Zsw
JOINT PRESS RELEASE: Panguitch Boarding School
July 11, 2023
Paiute Tribes respond to USU Confirmation of Graves at the Panguitch Indian Boarding School
Press Release - Trespass on Shivwits Reservation
Monday, April 10, 2023
SHIVWITS BAND RESERVATION—In an effort to curtail increasing trespass violations on Band lands, the Shivwits Band of Paiute Indians, whose 28,000-acre Reservation is located in southwestern Washington County, twelve miles west of St. George in the city of Ivins, Utah, has passed a Land Use Ordinance explicitly defining and prohibiting trespass on the Shivwits Reservation. The Ordinance allows for the issuance of citations by the Band with civil penalties up to $1,200 for each trespass offense.
Press Release - Utah Lt. Deidre Henderson Visits the Shivwits Reservation
IVINS, UTAH—Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson visited the Reservation of the Shivwits Band of Paiutes on Oct. 7, 2022. The lieutenant governor met with Chairwoman Hope Silvas, the Shivwits Band Council, and the Shivwits Band Corporation Board to learn about governance and economic issues of importance to the Band. Regarding the lieutenant governor’s visit, Chairwoman Silvas said, “The Shivwits Band sincerely appreciates Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson taking the time to meet with us and discuss Band endeavors. We appreciated the interest she showed and are encouraged by our discussions. Great things will come from our joint efforts.”
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