| 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 |
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:
- HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (Completed by applicant)
- NEEDS ANALYSIS SUMMARY (Completed by applicant AND Financial Aid Office)
- EDUCATION REPAYMENT AGREEMENT (Completed by applicant)
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
K - 12
**Basic School Supplies**
We will provide supplies from your child's school supply list only. Please contact the Administrative office for details.
Thank You!
Pesa U!
Paiute Language
| Summer | Tatza | same |
| Fall | Yubano | unknown |
| Winter | Tomo | unknown |
| Spring | Tamano | unknown |
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
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
Education
Administration Toll Free: (800) 335-7978
Phone: (775) 827-9670
Fax: (775) 827-9678