Photography provided by Jared Chambers

There is a long and rich history that graced this land long before the Gold Rush. Since the big changes of 1848, our families have fought to survive within our homelands. Today, we strive to be seen by our community and we want to share our story.

Who am i

I am Shelly Covert. I am the spokesperson for the Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe, I sit on the Tribal Council and am the Executive Director for the California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project, or CHIRP, a 501c3 non-profit organization.