EPISODE · Sep 30, 2023 · 28 MIN
Ally Radio: A commemoration of a treaty and a celebration of journalism
from Sierra Nevada Ally · host Sierra Nevada Ally
On this week’s Ally Radio, we look at an event this weekend commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Treaty of the Ruby Valley. This agreement from 1863 was between the Western Shoshone people and the U.S. government, and it allowed colonial settlers to travel through and use the land of the Western Shoshone.What it didn’t do was cede land. A conversation about that treaty, what it means, and a look at this weekend's activities.Then, a broadcast of one of the Sierra Nevada Ally's winners from this year's Nevada Press Association, an explanatory piece from our energy and technology reporter, Scott King.This show is made possible by Press Forward, a national coalition investing more than $500 million to strengthen local newsrooms and close longstanding gaps in journalism coverage.And from our readers and listeners at sierranevadaally.org.Music for the show comes from local band, People with Bodies.Visit SierraNevadaAlly.org to show your financial support of coverage on civics, climate and community in the Sierra Nevada region.And sign up for our FREE newsletter and get the latest reports from the Sierra Nevada Ally sent directly to your inbox.
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On this week’s Ally Radio, we look at an event this weekend commemorating the 160th anniversary of the Treaty of the Ruby Valley. This agreement from 1863 was between the Western Shoshone people and the U.S. government, and it allowed colonial settlers to travel through and use the land of the Western Shoshone. What it didn’t do was cede land. A conversation about that treaty, what it means, and a look at this weekend's activities. Then, a broadcast of one of the Sierra Nevada Ally's winners ...
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