Fort Independence Indian Reservation
Fort Independence is a sovereign nation and a federally-recognized tribe of Paiute Indians.
Manahuu!
We are the Fort Independence tribe of Paiute Indians. We are a sovereign nation and a federally recognized Native American tribe, indigenous to the Inyo County area of Eastern California.
We Have the Power to Impact Our Future
Here at Fort independence, we are taking our future into our own hands and making impactful efforts toward changes for improvement. We have seen consistent growth over the past several years by leveraging our economic investments, investing in our natural resources and using our communal knowledge, all combined to better our community and improve the lives of all our tribal members: both on and off the reservation. Below are our three core pillars of focus:
Environmental Restoration
We believe we have a sacred duty to not just protect our environment, but to help it thrive! We are doing it with a team of EPA experts and our state-of-the-art weather station.
Economic DEVELOPMENT
We are diversifying our portfolio to secure our Tribe’s financial security and maximize our ability to strengthen future generations.
Communal Preservation
From our Elders to our youngest children, our tribal members are our greatest resources.
Upcoming Calendar Events
29
February
Cannabis Expo @ Oak Creek Dispensary
04
MARCH
March 2020 General Council Meeting
14
March
St. Patrick’s Day Tribal Gathering
7
OCTOBER
October 2020 General Council Meeting
Latest News
New PSA from the California Rural Indian Health Board
The California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. and the California Tribal Epidemiology Center partnered with Tazbah Chavez to produce COVID-19 public service announcements (PSA) to help raise awareness during the current public...
Tribal Meetings are resuming with new Covid-19 rules
After a long hiatus, our Tribal Council meetings are resuming. To help prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus, we are setting up an outdoor space near our campground. Masks are required to be worn for all attending, and all seats are spaced a minimum of 6 feet...
Improving our Scenic Byways
It seems like billboards have become a way of life anytime you drive along the highway. Here at the Fort we have also been a part of that, with multiple billboards on our reservation. Lately however we've come to the realization that the valley's natural beauty is...