Resources Available

If you find yourself in need, here are some local resources here in Harney County.

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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 swearing-in ceremony conducted by Tribal Chairwoman Tracy…

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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 through centuries of hardship and…

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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 of her community.  A proud…

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Amanda Hope Starkey

Amanda Hope Starkey – Housing DirectorAmanda Hope Starkey is an accomplished affordable housing executive and civil rights advocate with over 20 years of experience leading housing programs across tribal, nonprofit,…

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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 & Government and in Entrepreneurship—and two…

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Thomas Proctor

Thomas Proctor is a certified heavy equipment operator who graduated in January 2025 from Ft. Simcoe Job Corps in White Swan, Washington. With a strong foundation in operating and maintaining…

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Steven Genovese

Hi All - my name is Steve Genovese. I grew up in Connecticut and called Portland, Maine home for nearly a decade. I moved to Burns in 2024 to work…

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Levi King

Hi everyone! My name is Levi King, and I recently joined the Burns Paiute Tribe's Culture and Heritage Department as an Archaeological Technician. I worked for the Malheur National Forest for…

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