Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 1116 (1990s) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| United States ( California, Nevada) | |
| Languages | |
| English, Washo | |
| Religion | |
| traditional tribal religion, Native American Church, previously Ghost Dance | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Northern Paiute, Miwok, Maidu, and Nisenan |
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California are a federally recognized tribe of Washoe Indians, living in California and Nevada. There are several Washoe communities south and east of Lake Tahoe united under a tribal council. The Washoe people own over 64,300 acres (26,000 ha) in public domain allotments (PDA); PDAs are land reserved out of the public domain for use by an Indian person or family, but unlike reservations, Tribal governments hold no jurisdiction over them. Nevertheless, PDAs are a consistent part of Indian Country.