San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona
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The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona is a federally recognized tribe of Southern Paiute Indians in Coconino County, Arizona
.
, in lands bounded by the San Juan and Colorado River
s for centuries. Although they lived by the Hopi
and Navajo people
, the San Juan Southern Paiutes maintained their own distinct language and culture. Several of their communities were on what is now the Navajo Reservation in north Arizona
, California
, Nevada
, and Utah
.
. Their primary communities are just outside Tuba City at Willow Springs, at Navajo Mountain
in Arizona, and at the Utah-Arizona border. Currently the tribe is in litigation to restore their land base.
The tribe is governed by a seven-person tribal council, called the Shuupara`api.
Tribal members are primarily earning their incomes through livestock and subsistence farming. Fine basket weaving is also a common occupation.
Their annual powwow
takes place on the second weekend of June and a San Juan Southern Paiute Family Reunion takes place every second week of August.
Coconino County, Arizona
-2010:Whereas according to the 2010 U.S. Census Bureau:*61.7% White*1.2% Black*27.3% Native American*1.4% Asian*0.1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander*3.1% Two or more races*5.2% Other races*13.5% Hispanic or Latino -2000:...
.
History
The San Juan Southern Paiutes lived east of the Grand CanyonGrand Canyon
The Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, the 15th national park in the United States...
, in lands bounded by the San Juan and Colorado River
Colorado River
The Colorado River , is a river in the Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, approximately long, draining a part of the arid regions on the western slope of the Rocky Mountains. The watershed of the Colorado River covers in parts of seven U.S. states and two Mexican states...
s for centuries. Although they lived by the Hopi
Hopi
The Hopi are a federally recognized tribe of indigenous Native American people, who primarily live on the Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona. The Hopi area according to the 2000 census has a population of 6,946 people. Their Hopi language is one of the 30 of the Uto-Aztecan language...
and Navajo people
Navajo people
The Navajo of the Southwestern United States are the largest single federally recognized tribe of the United States of America. The Navajo Nation has 300,048 enrolled tribal members. The Navajo Nation constitutes an independent governmental body which manages the Navajo Indian reservation in the...
, the San Juan Southern Paiutes maintained their own distinct language and culture. Several of their communities were on what is now the Navajo Reservation in north Arizona
Arizona
Arizona ; is a state located in the southwestern region of the United States. It is also part of the western United States and the mountain west. The capital and largest city is Phoenix...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
, and Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
.
Today
The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe of Arizona is headquartered in Tuba City, ArizonaTuba City, Arizona
Tuba City is a census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. The population was 8,225 at the 2000 census. It is the Dine' Nation's largest community, slightly larger than Shiprock, New Mexico. The Hopi town of Moenkopi lies directly to its southeast.The name of the town...
. Their primary communities are just outside Tuba City at Willow Springs, at Navajo Mountain
Navajo Mountain
Navajo Mountain is a peak in San Juan County, Utah, with its southern flank extending into Coconino County, Arizona. It holds an important place in the traditions of three local Native American tribes.-Geologic history:...
in Arizona, and at the Utah-Arizona border. Currently the tribe is in litigation to restore their land base.
The tribe is governed by a seven-person tribal council, called the Shuupara`api.
Tribal members are primarily earning their incomes through livestock and subsistence farming. Fine basket weaving is also a common occupation.
Their annual powwow
PowWow
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takes place on the second weekend of June and a San Juan Southern Paiute Family Reunion takes place every second week of August.