Burns Pauite Tribe
Our Northern Paiute ancestors (the Wada-Tika) were small peaceful bands who roamed extensively in central eastern Oregon. They were hunter-gatherers. Our ancient leaders governed without a formalized governmental structure or permanent chiefs. Recognized in 1973, our reservation now covers 930 acres of trust land, and 320 acres of fee-patent land. Another 11,000 plus acres of allotted lands is held in trust for individual Indians. In 1988, a newly revised Constitution and By-Laws were adopted by our people, and approved by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
Tribal Health and Prevention Services
- Health Management
- Community Health Nursing & Representatives
- IHS Alcohol & Mental Health Programs
- State Alcohol Prevention Program
- Breast & Cervical Cancer Project
- Domestic Water System
- Community Nutrition and Commodity Foods Distribution Programs.
The Wada-Tika Health Center was constructed and completed on August 13, 1996. It is located on the Burns Paiute Reservation.
The user population for 2004 was 241.
Contact Information:
Burns-Paiute Tribal Health
HC 71, 100 PaSiGo St.
Burns, OR 97720
Phone: 541-573-7312
Fax: 541-573-4217
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