WELCOME
To provide all Noowuh access to traditional life-ways and world views of the Western Shoshone while supporting a platform of information and resources on critical Indigenous issues for all People.
To Protect, Preserve and Perpetuate Noowuh (Western Shoshone) Knowledge and Traditions..
Our vision
Our mission
Euh hagane (how are you?)
The Noowuh (Shoshone) Knowledge Center is a new and developing cultural and educational nonprofit organized to preserve Shoshone cultural heritage.
We are excited to introduce the Noowuh (Shoshone) Knowledge Center through this Website.
Presently, NKC does not have a physical or digital place or space yet. However, you can follow our developing progress by checking here.
Aisen Tsan.
What's in a Name, Newe or Noowuh?
Noowuh
is the simple spelling of the Shoshone word - "Western Shoshone" using a phonics that students learned in elementary school. Not everyone knows other spellings that have been used unless they have been taught an academic linguistic level of phonetics. Using simple spelling, people will pronounce the Shoshone word correctly.
Incorporation
NKC attained state nonprofit incorporation status on January 13, 2020 and has successfully attained federal tax exemption status on May 21, 2020!
Grassroots
Grassroots organizing began in February 2019. Presently, NKC Board of Directors meet the 1st Monday of each month. FMI, contact Mary Gibson at 207-504-6765.
What's next?
Beginning in January 2026, Noowuh Knowledge Center starts planning the 6th annual Treaty of Ruby Valley Conference.
Are you interested in joining our Planning Committee?
Please email noowuhknowledgecenter@gmail.com. We want community input to plan our future. Stay tuned and connected.