Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation facts for kids
Welcome sign in Ibapah, Utah
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| Total population | |
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| 539 enrolled members | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
 United States( Nevada,  Utah) |
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| Languages | |
| Shoshoni language, English | |
| Religion | |
| Native American Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| other Western Shoshone peoples, Ute people |
The Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation is a Native American tribe. They live in parts of Juab County, Utah, Tooele County, Utah, and White Pine County, Nevada, in the United States. This tribe is one of two federally recognized tribes of the Goshute people. The other is the Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians of Utah. Being federally recognized means the U.S. government officially recognizes them as a sovereign nation.
Understanding the Goshute Reservation
The Goshute Reservation is a special area of land set aside for the Goshute people. About 200 tribal members live on this reservation. It stretches across eastern Nevada in White Pine County. It also covers parts of western Utah, including Juab and Tooele Counties.
How the Reservation Was Created
The Goshute Reservation was officially created a long time ago. This happened through an Executive Order on May 20, 1912. An Executive Order is a rule or command given by the President of the United States. Today, the reservation is very large. It covers about 122,085 acres (which is about 494 square kilometers).
Daily Life and Economy
Life on the Goshute Reservation often involves traditional activities. The local economy mainly focuses on farming and raising animals. Some members of the tribe work as ranchers, taking care of cattle. Others grow hay, which is used to feed animals. This helps support the community and its way of life.
