The Native American Inhabitants of the Utah Territory have a long, eventful history and rich culture, from the ancient Fremont Indians to the historical tribes of Utes and Shoshones. This territory has been their homeland since before the 1100's. This book combines anthropological studies, federal records, and period newspapers to discuss the impact of Euro-American invasions, settlements, wars, reservations, and federal policies pertaining to Native Americans. Dora Van is the Chairwoman of the Uinta Valley Shoshone Tribe. Through her leadership, the people have banded together and remained viable. She resides on the Uinta Valley Reservation, also known as the Uinta & Ouray Agency, in Utah.Is the Vice-Chairwoman of the Uinta Valley Shoshone Tribe. Without her long hours of research, this book would not be possible, she resides on the Uinta Valley Reservation (aka Uinta & Ouray Agency) in Utah.Has been a researcher for the Uinta Valley Shoshone Tribe for many years. His contribution and assistance in researching Spanish, Mexican and U.S. Military documents has been invaluable.