Our Story

Mission

The Eastern Shoshone Museum and Cultural Hub exists to preserve and celebrate the Eastern Shoshone people's heritage, protect and revitalize our language and traditional knowledge systems, and empower our community through self-determination, healing, and connection. As a living space for learning and storytelling, we honor the past, uplift the present, and inspire a strong future for generations to come.

 

Vision

We envision a sovereign and vibrant future where Shoshone culture, language, and ways of knowing are thriving, shared, and respected — anchored by a community-centered space that fosters pride, learning, and belonging for all.

 

Core Values

🪶 Sovereignty

Protecting our inherent rights to self-governance, decision-making, and the continuation of our way of life.

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💧 Healing & Wellbeing

Supporting the physical, emotional, spiritual, and collective health of our people through culturally grounded practices.

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🗣️ Language & Lifeways Revitalization

Breathing new life into the Shoshone language, traditional knowledge, and ceremonial practices that define who we are.

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🌍 Intergenerational Knowledge Sharing

Passing wisdom, stories, and teachings from elders to youth — and across generations — to ensure continuity and strength.

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🌿 Environmental & Cultural Stewardship

Caring for the land, water, and sacred places that sustain us — and protecting cultural resources for future generations.

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🏕️ Community Connection

Building strong, supportive relationships rooted in kinship, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.