Past Event
Washoe Cultural Talk 7/15
Jul
15
Fri
10:00 AM
This event has happened in the past.
Upcoming Dates
7/29: Herman Fillmore
8/12: Herman Fillmore
8/26: Rhiana Jones
Price
FREE
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Experience the mountains through the eyes of the Washoe people.
Join Rhiana Jones, Environmental Program Director for the Washoe Environmental Protection Department, at High Camp where she will share stories of Washoe history and culture from the Valley and surrounding mountains.
After riding the Aerial Tram up to High Camp as a group, the group will find seats on the High Camp deck, and Rhiana will share stories about the Washoe Tribe, from its creation to present day. The Washoe Tribe has deep roots in Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains that will be discussed in-depth. Rhiana will also talk about the surrounding natural landmarks, the local animals and plants and how they used them, and why changing the name of the resort that sits on their ancestral land is important to the Washoe Tribe. Guests can view artifacts that show the Washoe way of life that Tribe members seek to preserve today.
Attendees should meet outside of the Aerial Tram entrance at 9:30 a.m. The event is free, but registration is strongly recommended. 2022/23 Ikon Pass holders will have free access to the Aerial Tram as well. If you are not an Ikon Pass holder, you will need to purchase an Aerial Tram ticket to join. Tour attendees can purchase an Aerial Tram ticket at a special discounted rate of $19/person. All ticket sales collected from the event will be donated to the Washoe Cultural Fund. Walk-ups will only be permitted to join the group if there is room.
EVENT DETAILS
- Time: 10 am (meet outside the Aerial Tram building by 9:30am)
- Date: Friday, July 15th
- Location: Aerial Tram & High Camp
- Cost: Free, but you will need an Aerial Tram ticket. All ticket sales from event attendees will be donated to the Washoe Cultural Fund. If you register for the event and then realize you cannot attend, please call us to cancel at 1-800-403-0206.
- Dogs are generally permitted on the Aerial Tram and High Camp, but dogs are not permitted at this event.
Please note: This is an outdoor event except in the case of inclement weather. We recommend that you be prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and other proper sun protection.
Jul
15
Fri
Past Event
Washoe Cultural Talk 7/15
10:00 AM
This event has happened in the past.
Upcoming Dates
7/29: Herman Fillmore
8/12: Herman Fillmore
8/26: Rhiana Jones
Price
FREE
See More Details
Experience the mountains through the eyes of the Washoe people.
Join Rhiana Jones, Environmental Program Director for the Washoe Environmental Protection Department, at High Camp where she will share stories of Washoe history and culture from the Valley and surrounding mountains.
After riding the Aerial Tram up to High Camp as a group, the group will find seats on the High Camp deck, and Rhiana will share stories about the Washoe Tribe, from its creation to present day. The Washoe Tribe has deep roots in Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains that will be discussed in-depth. Rhiana will also talk about the surrounding natural landmarks, the local animals and plants and how they used them, and why changing the name of the resort that sits on their ancestral land is important to the Washoe Tribe. Guests can view artifacts that show the Washoe way of life that Tribe members seek to preserve today.
Attendees should meet outside of the Aerial Tram entrance at 9:30 a.m. The event is free, but registration is strongly recommended. 2022/23 Ikon Pass holders will have free access to the Aerial Tram as well. If you are not an Ikon Pass holder, you will need to purchase an Aerial Tram ticket to join. Tour attendees can purchase an Aerial Tram ticket at a special discounted rate of $19/person. All ticket sales collected from the event will be donated to the Washoe Cultural Fund. Walk-ups will only be permitted to join the group if there is room.
EVENT DETAILS
- Time: 10 am (meet outside the Aerial Tram building by 9:30am)
- Date: Friday, July 15th
- Location: Aerial Tram & High Camp
- Cost: Free, but you will need an Aerial Tram ticket. All ticket sales from event attendees will be donated to the Washoe Cultural Fund. If you register for the event and then realize you cannot attend, please call us to cancel at 1-800-403-0206.
- Dogs are generally permitted on the Aerial Tram and High Camp, but dogs are not permitted at this event.
Please note: This is an outdoor event except in the case of inclement weather. We recommend that you be prepared with sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and other proper sun protection.
Rhiana Jones is of Wášiw and Akimel O’odham decent and grew up in the Hung-a-lel-ti community in Woodfords, California. Rhiana holds a Master of Science degree in Plant and Environmental Science with a minor in Applied Statistics, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Botany. She has worked on projects relating to invasive species encroachment in Costa Rica, climate change effects on flowering times and bumblebee emergence, and preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems of native bees in Bolivia. Rhiana has been with the Washoe Environmental Protection Department for over 2 years and enjoys working with the community to preserve and protect Washoe homelands. Rhiana is passionate about ethnobotany, conservation, and sustainability. In her free time she enjoys scientific illustration, hiking, and swimming in Lake Tahoe.
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Wa She Shu: “The Washoe People” Past and Present
The Washoe Tribe has created this booklet that summarizes historical and current information about the tribe. They feel that this knowledge will help residents and visitors form a more respectful and complete understanding of Lake Tahoe and the area surrounding it. The Washoe request that you assist in preserving this environment to benefit future generations. rich-text, responsive-table
The Washoe Tribe has created this booklet that summarizes historical and current information about the tribe. They feel that this knowledge will help residents and visitors form a more respectful and complete understanding of Lake Tahoe and the area surrounding it. The Washoe request that you assist in preserving this environment to benefit future generations. rich-text, responsive-table
The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California
For more information on the Washoe Tribe, visit their website. rich-text, responsive-table
For more information on our decision to rename the resort, visit our Name Change page.
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