Native American Day in Nevada

WHEREAS, Native Americans are the original inhabitants of the territories that now constitute the United States of America, and have made invaluable contributions to the economic, cultural, and civic heritage of our nation; and

WHEREAS, great State of Nevada is proudly homed in the ancestral territories of the Northern Paiute (Numu), Western Shoshone (Newe), Southern Paiute (Nuwu), Washoe (Wašiw), and the Mojave (Pipa Aha Macav) people, comprising 28 distinct, sovereign Tribal Nations, Bands, and Colonies; and

WHEREAS, since Nevada’s founding in 1864, Native Americans have strengthened the fabric of our state by building a future grounded in dignity, respect, and partnership, and by preserving their culture through oral histories, dance, native regalia, and traditional foods; and

WHEREAS, Native American Day offers all Nevadans an important opportunity to recognize the resilience and achievements of Indigenous communities, and to celebrate the vital role elders and youth play in passing down ancient practices and cultural expressions, including languages; and

WHEREAS, Nevada reaffirms its commitment to respect tribal sovereignty and self-determination, and understanding among all Nevadans, and to improve the quality of life for Tribal Nations whose ancestral homelands encompass Nevada; and

WHEREAS, the great State of Nevada wishes to proudly recognize the outstanding contributions of Nevada’s Indigenous people, commemorate the achievements of the Tribal Nations community in Nevada and invite all Nevadans to celebrate our state’s Native American heritage, culture, and history; 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim September 25, 2026, as

NATIVE AMERICAN DAY IN NEVADA