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.
Announcements
Nomination meeting for Shivwits Band Chairperson
Nomination meeting for Shivwits Band Chairperson will be held December 1, 2024 at 11:00 am.
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.
NATIVE ELDERS PROGRAM 2024
Activities from June – December 2024
Part-Time Laborer
Job Summary: The Part-Time Laborer will assist with various maintenance tasks to ensure the facility remains in excellent condition. This role involves hands-on manual labor, including weed control, adjusting sprinkler heights, and other tasks as directed by the supervisors. The ideal candidate will be reliable, have a strong work ethic, and possess the ability to perform physical tasks in an outdoor environment.
NARA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Please email info@ournara.com or call (435) 599-0479 with any questions.
Southern Paiute Fire - Public Notice
The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Southern Paiute Agency (SPA), will be accepting applications and resumes for the Administrative Determined (AD) Wildland Firefighter and Camp Crew for the 2024 fire season. Please provide your application and/or resume to the BIA SPA Field Office located at 196 E. Tabernacle Street St. George, Utah. Deadline for applications and resumes will be Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
JOB OPENING FoR A Cashier @ Shivwits Convenience Store
Join our dynamic team at the Shivwits Convenience Store a thriving convenience store that goes
beyond the ordinary! We’re not your typical corner store; we’re a one-stop destination that
includes a unique soda shop. Our commitment to providing exceptional customer service and a
diverse range of products makes us a favorite among locals.
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
Hiring Cashiers | Shivwits Convenience Store
For more info contact Tina Gonzales (435) 619-6886<
Shivwits Council Member Election Results
Consistent with Article IV of the Bylaws of the Shivwits Band of Southern Paiutes, an election was held on September 8, 2023, by absentee ballot, which is provided for in Article V.
The below election results have been duly certified, and Charlotte Domingo will be sworn in as a member of the Shivwits Band Council.
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.”
Affordable Connectivity Program
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Shivwits Convenience Store is Hiring
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