The first pioneers were greeted by a Paiute chief who greeted them shouting, “Tro-kay, tro-kay” which they took to be his name. His name was Tru-ki-zo; but Tro-kay in Paiute
The greatest day of the year is close at hand: Nevada Day. The day in which the capitol of Nevada, Carson City, practically shuts down to celebrate our statehood, which took place on October 31, 1864.
Free (suggested donation $3-5.00) Doors open at 5pm – No Host bar and Concession available for Purchase. Register Here: https://store.history.idaho.gov/performance.aspx?pid=11244<br/><br/>Northern Paiutes of the Malheur “…A searing and painstakingly researched account” The New Yorker David H Wilson Jr. will be presenting his acclaimed book Northern Paiutes of the Malheur at the Idaho State Museum. He will be joined by Nancy Egan a great, great, great, granddaughter of Paiute Chief Egan. David and Nancy will present the untold story of Chief Egan and the Paiute people. Q & A to follow<br/>“In Northern Paiutes of the Malheur David Wilson captures the untold story of Chief Egan and our people, fulfilling the wish of my grandfather Hubert Egan for the true story of the Paiutes, hidden for almost a century and a half, to be revealed at last.” Nancy Egan, direct descendant of Chief Egan and representative of the Egan family<br/>David H. Wilson Jr.
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