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Welcome to the Stewart Indian School web site. The Stewart Indian School served as an off-reservation boarding school from 1890 through 1980, and its stone buildings are an icon of education and life for many American Indians in the West. After the school closed, the buildings were emptied and many became home to state offices. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is comprised of 83 buildings.
The Stewart Indian School Trail is a self-guided walking tour of the campus with 20 points of interest and audio stories. Using personal cell phones, visitors can access recorded messages from alumni and employees about their personal experiences at the school. The goal of the “Talking” Trail is to preserve the history and memorabilia of the school, which provided education and vocational skills to American Indian youth from Nevada, California, Arizona and New Mexico, representing more than 200 tribes.
The school annually hosts the Stewart Father’s Day Powwow, which presents traditional competition dancing, Stewart School alumni recognition, arts and crafts, special events and exhibits.
Stewart Father's Day Powwow It was another great Father's Day Powwow at Stewart
Indian School in Carson City, Nevada. To see all the
events that took place at this year's Powwow, CLICK HERE. For a list of this year's dance winners, CLICK HERE. See you next year!
What Continues the Dream: Contemporary Arts and Crafts from the Powwow Tradition
The Nevada Arts Council’s Folklife Program has prepared an exhibition about contemporary powwow traditions in Nevada that will tour the state as part of the Nevada Touring Initiative. "What Continues the Dream: Contemporary Arts and Crafts from the Powwow Tradition" features arts and crafts including contemporary dance regalia, representational artwork by Native American artists and photographs that capture the vibrant spirit of powwow, Nevada-style. The exhibit opened at the Stewart Father’s Day Powwow in Carson City on June 18, 2010. Details for those interested in booking the exhibit is available from the Nevada Touring Initiative. For more information, CLICK HERE.
