English
Northern Paiute
Southern Paiute
How are you?
How u(same)
Human Being
Numu (nu-mu)(same)
Father
Naa
(same)
Mother
Pe'a(same)
Son
Do'a
(same)
Daughter
Padu
Paddu
Grandfather


Mother's side
Togo'oTogg'o
Father's side
Kuno'o
(same)
Who
Haga
Hagga
Bread
TukabaTukabba
Bad
Suda 
Sadda
Shade
HabaHabba
See you later
Sa'a u ponnedo'a

Sa'a u ponneddo'a



​​Northern Northern Paiute Sentences:

Treat our mother Earth good 

Besa Ka te pe'a - teepu matugu

Follow our ancestor's ways (tradition/culture/customs)

Ka oonosoo te nana -moatupu tuma'yohona mayo'-hoo

It's real hot right now!

Meno'o unu naudu-tu!


I caught a trout

Nu agai tzakatu


This bread tastes good

Esoo tukaba besa kama


I'll see you next time   

​Sa'a penakwa poonedo'a  

HIGHER EDUCATION

**SCHOLARSHIP & FUNDS AVAILABLE**


  • Nevada AB-262: Waiver of fees for Native American residents planning to attend UNR, UNLV, TMCC, GBC, WNC, NSC, or CSN

  • NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION - NATIVE AMERICAN FEE WAIVER
  • INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED ON FORMS.  BOTH FORMS ARE REQUIRED. PRINTED COPIES AVAILABLE AT THE ADMINSTRATIVE OFFICE.





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Are you 18 years or older?  Do you have a High School Diploma or GED?  Are you planning on attending an accredited university or college and take a minimum of 6 credit hours of study?

If yes, you may be eligible for financial aid! 

Please submit the following completed applications:


​Each applicant must also provide:

  • Copy of High School Diploma or GED Certificate
  • Personal letter outlining Educational Goals
  • Letter of acceptance from the College/University​

applications will be reviewed for completeness and then presented to the Summit Lake Tribal Council for approval

If you have questions, please call the office at (800) 355-7978 or (775) 827-9670

Education

​​Summer
Tatza
same
Fall
Yubano
unknown
WinterTomounknown
Spring
Tamano
unknown

Thank You!
Pesa U!

  K - 12 

**Basic School Supplies**

We will provide supplies from your child's school supply list only.  Please contact the Administrative office for details. 

Paiute Language


The Administration Office of the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe

located at 2255 Green Vista Dr. Ste. 402 in Sparks, Nevada 89431-7599

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 

8:00am-12pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm - Closed Holidays

 Administration Toll Free: (800) 335-7978

          Phone: (775) 827-9670

Fax: (775) 827-9678