The Washoe people care for Lake Tahoe (called dá aw in Washoe, pronounced dah-aw). They are known for beautiful basket-making and warm rabbit skin blankets. They were also the original scientists of this land. The Washoe people cared for the water, animals and plants, helping everything stay in balance for many generations
Today, the Washoe people are making sure that their language and culture are passed down to today’s youth. Here are a few Lake Tahoe words in the Washoe language.