Goshute

The Goshute are a Native American people traditionally inhabiting a region of the Great Basin in present-day Utah and Nevada. Their name, Goshute, is derived from their own name for themselves, which is often rendered as "Newe" or "Neme," meaning "the people." Historically, they were semi-nomadic hunter-gatherers, subsisting on a variety of plants and small game available in their arid environment. Their traditional territory encompassed large desert areas, including salt flats and mountain ranges, where they adapted to scarce resources.

Goshute society was organized into small, mobile family groups that followed seasonal food sources. They were known for their resourcefulness and their deep understanding of the desert ecosystem. Their material culture included simple shelters, baskets for gathering and storage, and tools made from available materials like stone and bone. Warfare was not a prominent feature of Goshute life; their primary concerns were survival and the maintenance of their traditional way of life.

With the arrival of European American settlers in the 19th century, the Goshute, like many other indigenous peoples, faced significant disruption to their lands and way of life. They were often displaced and forced onto reservations. Today, the Goshute people are federally recognized as the Confederated Tribes of the Goshute Reservation, which is located in Utah and Nevada. They continue to maintain their cultural identity and work towards economic self-sufficiency and the preservation of their heritage.