Washoe Cultural Talk
- September 6, 2024 - September 6, 2024
- The Aerial Tram and High Camp
Hosted by members of the Washoe Tribe at High Camp.
Join members of the Washoe Tribe at High Camp where they will share stories of Washoe history and culture from the Valley and surrounding mountains. The Washoe Tribe has deep roots in Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains that will be discussed in-depth. Your host 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.
Event Details:
Join members of the Washoe Tribe at High Camp where they will share stories of Washoe history and culture from the Valley and surrounding mountains. The Washoe Tribe has deep roots in Olympic Valley, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains that will be discussed in-depth. Your host 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.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, September 6th
- Time: 10am. Please meet outside the Aerial Tram building by 9:15am. You will ride up the Tram at 9:45am, and the talk will begin at 10am.
- Location: High Camp. Please meet outside.
- Cost: Free, but a valid 24/25 Ikon Pass or Tram ticket is required to ride the Aerial Tram. 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.
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.
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.
Event Address: 1960 Olympic Valley Road Olympic Valley, CA 96146