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Council recognizes Nisenan people; vice mayor urges annual tribal contribution
Nevada City Council · March 12, 2026
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Summary
Nevada City Council acknowledged the Nisenan people and discussed making a prior one-time $5,000 grant an annual contribution; Vice Mayor Lou suggested $2,500 annually from the community agency fund and asked staff to prepare wording for a future council debate.
The Nevada City Council opened its March 11 meeting with a land acknowledgement for the Nisenan people and a recognition of the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan tribe.
Gary led the acknowledgement, saying the council meets on Nisenan land and expressing support for the tribe’s efforts to stabilize their community and seek…
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