The project goal of the winnemucca indian colony of nevada is to restore and reclaim tribal sovereignty as IT provides access to justice

The Winnemucca Indian Colony of Nevada received a $900,000 project grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Tribal Justice Assistance Program (CFDA 16.596) to strengthen the tribal court system and improve access to justice. The key objectives of the 5-year project are: (1) hiring experienced personnel to enhance the integrity and operations of the tribal court, (2) eliminating barriers to court access related to geography, procedures, culture, and economics, and (3) expanding the hearing of civil and criminal cases to transform the community. The project aims to restore tribal sovereignty, provide critical services, and build modern facilities to improve the overall quality of life and self-governance for the Winnemucca community.

Funding will be used to strengthen the colony court to function with the full authority and recognition that IT carries with IT. Project objectives include: (1) acquisition and hiring of seasoned personnel necessary for the tribal court to function safely and with integrity; (2) elimination of current barriers to tribal court access that are geographic, procedural, cultural, and economic; and (3) the hearing of civil and criminal cases that will transform a deeply troubled community to health, prosperity, and the ability to govern itself. The colony will be transformed and able to provide desperately needed services in an environment with real homes and quality facilities.