Welcome to the Burns Paiute Tribe!
Welcome to the Burns Paiute Tribe, located near Burns, Oregon in Harney County. The Burns Paiute Tribe is a community of 210 people dedicated to the healthy development of our families. While maintaining the endurance of cultural values and the protection of our vital natural resources, community members enjoy a healthy lifestyle with ample opportunity for vocational and recreational activities. Thanks to the Tribe’s early emphasis on health, wellness and education, our social and justice programs are minimal since the issues that require the need for those programs have all but been eliminated. Tribal leadership is strong, fair and a great model to be followed by future generations of Burns Paiute leaders
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If you find yourself in need, here are some local resources here in Harney County.
New Tribal Council Members
Tribal Council Leadership Update On September 24, 2025, the Burns Paiute Tribe welcomed new and returning leaders to the Tribal Council during an official
Harney Basin Water
The Wadatika Band of Northern Paiute have called the Harney Basin home since time immemorial. Known as the “Wada Seed Eaters,” the Wadatika have carried resilience
Gretchen Morris “Gizhigokwe” (“Skywoman”)
Gretchen Morris “Gizhigokwe” (“Skywoman”) is a proud member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, and is deeply rooted in the heart
Amanda Hope Starkey
Amanda Hope Starkey – Housing Director Amanda Hope Starkey is an accomplished affordable housing executive and civil rights advocate with over 20 years of experience
Christopher Hicks
Christopher Hicks is a proud tribal member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. He holds two bachelor’s degrees—in Political Science &