The Pahvant band originally lived in the deserts near Sevier Lake, west of the Wasatch Mountains of western Utah.

On 1 September 1954 the US Congress passed Termination of Federal Supervision over the Paiute Indians of Utah U.S. Code, Title 25, Sections 741–60.

[7] On 3 April 1980, Congress passed the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah Restoration Act, Public Law 96-227 94 Stat.

It proposed to develop within two years of enactment a plan to secure reservation land for the tribe not to exceed 15,000 acres.

[10] The Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah operates its own programs for health, behavioral care, housing, education, and economic development.

[2] Proposed economic development enterprises include geothermal plants, agricultural projects, convenience stores, gift shops, restaurants, hotels, and cultural centers.

[13] The "Kanosh Band of Paiute Indians" or Kawnaw’os ("willow [water] jug") first received federal recognition on February 11, 1929.

[13] The "Koosharem Band of Paiute Indians" or Paw goosawd’uhmpuhtseng ("Water Clover People") first received federal recognition on March 3, 1928.

First the colors, white symbolizes purity, the red and black are both for strength and power, and the yellow for healing and life.

The biggest symbol is the eagle which represents their deity, then there are a series of images that relate to traditional songs and games the Southern Paiutes would play, the arrowheads that they were known for.