Contact Information
Physical Address
111 North Reservation Road
McDermitt, NV 89421
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 457
McDermitt, Nevada 89421
Phone / Fax
(775) 532-8259 • Fax: (775) 532-8487
Federal Agency Information
BIA Region
Western
BIA Agency
Western Nevada Agency
BLM Region
Nevada
BOR Region
California-Great Basin
FWS Region
Region 8 - Pacific Southwest
NPS Region
Pacific West
USGS Region
Pacific
State
Nevada
Location
Tribal Leadership
Arlo Crutcher
Chairman
Sovereignty & Legal Context
The Fort McDermitt is a federally recognized sovereign tribal nation possessing inherent sovereign authority over their territory, members, and governance. This sovereignty is recognized and protected under federal law, including the U.S. Constitution (Article I, § 8, cl. 3), treaties, executive orders, and federal statutes.
Government-to-Government
Relationship with the United States per Executive Order 13175
Trust Responsibility
Federal duty to protect tribal lands, resources, and self-governance
Inherent Sovereignty
Pre-constitutional authority recognized in Talton v. Mayes (1896)