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'o | Togg'o |
Father's side | Kuno'o | (same) |
Who | Haga | Hagga |
Bread | Tukaba | Tukabba |
Bad | Suda | Sadda |
Shade | Haba | Habba |
See you later | Sa'a u ponnedo'a | Sa'a u ponneddo'a |
Thank You!
Pesa U!
Summer | Tatza | same |
Fall | Yubano | unknown |
Winter | Tomo | unknown |
Spring | Tamano | unknown |
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
**Basic School Supplies**
We will provide supplies from your child's school supply list only. Please contact the Administrative office for details.
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
If yes, you may be eligible for financial aid!
please submit the following completed applications:
Each applicant must also provide:
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