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We are The Bishop Paiute Tribe

A Sovereign Tribal Nation governed by an elected council.

The Bishop Paiute Tribe is located at the foot of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains in Bishop, CA, and is the fifth largest tribe in California with over 2,000 enrolled members. The tribe provides members with various programs and services and operates a variety of tribal owned entities and enterprises. The tribe is engaged in progressive development and highly values self-sufficiency, self-reliance, and maintains committed to being a strong self-governing sovereign nation.
paiute tibe of bishop in the owens valley

September 14, 2023 Bishop Tribal Council Regular Meeting Agenda

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Tribal Elder's Wood/Pellet Application

(*Updated December 2022). Once completed return form to Tribal receptionist in the main office
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Emergency Contact Form-Fillable/Download

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2022-2023 Financial Needs Analysis Form/Tribal-BIA Scholarship

2022-2023 Financial Needs Analysis Form/Tribal-BIA Scholarship

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Bishop Paiute Tribe Community Information & Forms

Tribal Job Opportunities

Dedicated to excellent service! Our Core values are integrity, professionalism, creativity and involvement, and we strive to treat others with respect, fairness, compassion and encouragement.

The Bishop Paiute Tribe is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

Submit your application to the Human Resource Department, by the deadline indicated for consideration.

  • TERO Compliance Officer – $23.60-$30.68 Hourly
  • Food Sovereignty Program Coordinator – $44,628-$58,017 Salary
  • Head Start Education Manager – $59,513-$83,319
  • Substitute Teachers Aide – $17.73-$23.05 Hourly
  • Substitute Teacher – $28.61-$40.06 Hourly
  • Tribal Police Officer – $19.57-$27.40 Hourly

Board & Committee Vacancies

 

Become an active & involved member of the the community by serving on one of the Committees or Boards.

Requirements to serve on Committee/Boards:

Be a Bishop Paiute Tribal Member & Submit a letter of intent to the Tribal Office.

*Members can reside outside of the area

 

  • Bishop Paiute Gaming Commission – One Member
  • Cultural Advisory Committee – Five Members
  • Tribal Court  Advisory Committee – Two Members
  • Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) – Four Members
  • Tei-nuumu Takawa-da-Wellness Committee – Two Members
  • Constitution Committee – One Member
  • Pow Wow Committee – Two Members
  • Food Sovereignty Program Advisory Board – One Member
  • Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) Advisory Committee – Three Members

TRIBAL COUNCIL

The Bishop Paiute Tribe Elected Governing Council
meryl picard - tribal council

MERYL PICARD

TRIBAL CHAIRWOMAN

Jeff Romero - Bishop Paiute Tribe Tribal Vice-Chairman

JEFF ROMERO

VICE-CHAIRMAN

Steven Orihuela - Bishop Paiute Tribe Tribal Council

STEVEN ORIHUELA

TREASURER/SECRETARY
Joyce White - Bishop Paiute Tribe Tribal Council Member

MITCHELL DAVID

COUNCIL MEMBER

Joyce White - Bishop Paiute Tribe Tribal Council Member

JOYCE WHITE

COUNCIL MEMBER