SHOSHONE-BANNOCK TRIBES, INC. Information

The Reservation was established in 1867 by President Andrew Johnson by Executive Order on June 14, 1867. The following year, on July 3, 1868, the tribal leadership signed the Fort Bridger Treaty, which affirmed that the newly established Fort Hall Indian Reservation would become the permanent home for the Shoshone and Bannock people. The Fort Hall Reservation was divided into five districts: Fort Hall, Lincoln Creek, Ross Fork, Gibson and Bannock Creek. The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes is a federally recognized sovereign nation located in southeast Idaho. Tribal sovereignty is the power to govern themselves, determine their own membership, and the power over a distinct geographic land base. The Tribes inherent right to self-governance has been in place prior to the European arrival on the North American continent. The Tribes continue to exercise inherent and treaty reserved rights, and operate under the terms of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Constitution and Bylaws. The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes take seriously the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) across the country, and will be doing all possible to educate the public on ways to combat and prevent this virus. Jesse Tellez, Chief Medical Officer from the Shoshone-Bannock Community Health Center, gives us an overview of Coronavirus and answers a few questions about symptoms and testing. We strongly advice you research the CDC Coronavirus website, as well as consult with a medical professional with any needs. The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes welcomes you to the Fort Hall Reservation. Watch our highlighted video to learn more about the various branches of our sovereign nation.