In the early 19th century, the Paiutes numbered 7,500,

Government

The Big Pine Band of Owens Valley of Paiute Indians have an elected five Tribal Council that carry out tribal business, oversee financing, provide education, utilities, housing and social services, preserving heritage, and protecting the environment. The listed positions are Cheyenne Stone serving as chairperson, Deanne Cheshire serving as Vice Chairperson, Tawny Williams serving as Member-At-Large, Christina Miller serving as Secretary and Ashlee Dondero serving as Treasurer.

Environmental department

One of many departments the Big Pine Band of Owens Valley of Paiute Indians is the Environmental Department. And its objectives are to maintain an environmental planning program, protect the health and safety of residents and visitors, comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations, and be involved to protect the water, air, and land. The staff of the Environmental Department consists of Sally Manning serving as Environmental Director, Noah Williams serving as Water Program Coordinator, Cynthia Duriscoe serving as Air Program Coordinator, Gregory Spratt serving as Solid Waste Technician, and Joe Miller serving as Community Garden Specialist.

Big Pine Paiute Development Corporation

The Big Pine Paiute Development Corporation (BPPDC) is a corporation chartered by the Big Pine Paiute Tribe of the Owens Valley with a five-member board. The corporation is responsible for the development of the tribal economy to be self-sufficient, business development, tribal employment and improve the quality of life of the Big Pine Band of Owens Valley of Paiute tribe's citizens.

Education

The reservation is served by the Big Pine Unified School District.

References

  • Official website
  • Big Pine Paiute Tribe, California Tribal Families Coalition