The Administration Office of the Summit Lake Paiute Tribe located in Sparks, Nevada

Hours of Operation are: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm (except Holidays)

Northern Northern Paiute Sentences (new!!)

NEW- Besa Ka te pe'a - teepu matugu
Treat our mother Earth good 

NEW - Ka oonosoo te nana -moatupu tuma'yohona mayo'-hoo
Follow our ancestor's ways (tradition/culture/customs)

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.

 Administration Toll Free: (800) 335-7978

          Phone: (775) 827-9670

Fax: (775) 827-9678

HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AVAILABLE

The Summit Lake Paiute Tribe has funds available to assist tribal members with higher education financial aid.

• 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 funds, you must submit the following completed applications:

• HIGHER EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. This form is to be completed by the applicant.
  
• NEEDS ANALYSIS SUMMARY. This form is to be completed by the applicant and the college/ university financial aid office.
  
• EDUCATION REPAYMENT AGREEMENT. This form is to be completed by the applicant.
  

​Each applicant must also provide:

• Copy of High School Diploma or GED Certificate
  
• Personal letter outlining your educational goals
  
• Letter of acceptance from the college or university
  

​All necessary documents are available at the Summit Lake Paiute Primary Administrative Office at     1001 Rock Blvd., Sparks, Nevada (corner of Rock Blvd and I Street). Completed applications will be reviewd by the Higher Education/ Scholarship Committee who will make funding recommendations to the Summit Lake Tribal Council.

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

Education

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We will try to add new words every month. If you have any you wish to contribute please use the comments on our Home Page to contact us.  Sa'a penakwa poonedo'a (I'll see you next time)