Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony is made up of four tribes: the Washoe, Shoshone, Northern and Southern Paiutes that banded together in the late 1800's. In small groups they roamed in an area covering Nevada and parts of Oregon, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, and California.
Some groups near the Colorado River Basin farmed corn, beans, and squash. The gathering of pine nuts and edible plants, plus fishing and hunting provided them a relatively comfortable living. They conducted trade and commerce with other inhabitants of the region. When fighting occurred, it was usually the result of economic necessity, where one group raided or confiscated the resources of another.
About the Flag:
The flag was designed by Oscar Johnson, Jr., a member of the Paiute/Washoe tribes of Nevada. The feathered bonnet represents honor and respect. The state of Nevada is depicted, symbolizing the area through which the original inhabitants traveled. The star marks the current location of the present day Indian community of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony.
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