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New CSKT elected officials sworn in

FLATHEAD RESERVATION – Members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes convene Friday, Jan. 7, at tribal headquarters in Pablo for the quarterly meeting, which begins with the swearing in of a new slate of elected officials. The general election was held Dec. 18. With five council seats up fo...

‘Calling Our Warriors’ documentary released ‘Calling Our Warriors’ documentary released

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Michelle Mitchell, head of the CSKT Tribal Education Department, says her own battle with COVID-19 inspired her to make the powerful new documentary, “Calling Our Warriors.”  “The idea came at a time when, after doing everything I could to keep myself an...

Water Rights Protection Act impacts local use

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Since the Montana Water Rights Protection Act was signed into law a year ago, changes to how water rights are assigned and managed on the local level are beginning to fall into place – and impact some local land use and subdivision plans. The CSKT Water Compact was activ...

CSKT Tribal Council election results certified CSKT Tribal Council election results certified

News from the CSKT Tribal Council PABLO — Election officials of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes recently certified final election results, including all absentee and contested ballots, with livestream coverage of the process. On Saturday, Dec. 18, Tribal Members cast their votes for...

Flathead Reservation Water Management Board appoints new members

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — The Flathead Reservation Water Management Board is gradually taking shape, with two members recently appointed by the CSKT Tribal Council, and county commissions in Lake, Sanders, Missoula, and Flathead counties having submitted their nominees to Gov. Greg Gianforte by Dec. 16.&n...

Proposed changes to 2022-23 non-tribal member fishing, bird hunting, recreation regulations announced

News from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes FLATHEAD RESERVATION – The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes have announced the availability of the Mar. 1, 2022 to Feb. 28, 2023 Flathead Indian Reservation Joint Tribal/State fishing, bird hunting, and recreation regulations and propo...

CSKT, County collaborate to repair Terrace Lake Road bridge

News from CSKT The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) and Lake County are collaborating to upgrade the Terrace Lake Road bridge that crosses the canal three miles east of Highway 93. The current bridges’ planks need replacement. This upgrade will remove the deficient planks and repl...

COVID, flu vaccines available from Tribal Health

News from CSKT Tribal Health Tribal Health is now offering COVID vaccinations to all people (tribal and non-tribal) ages 5+ years. Flu vaccinations are also available for all Tribal Health eligible patients at both Tribal Health pharmacies. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, they will only offer COVID vaccin...

Officials meet for infrastructure discussion

POLSON — On Wednesday, Nov. 17, officials from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Lake County and the Montana Department of Transportation sat down at the Polson Red Lion Inn to discuss infrastructure concerns regarding Lake County roads. Also joining the conversation were Montana Lt. Gove...

Community heroes honored

News from Safe Harbor No matter what challenges arise, every community has its share of heroes who are able to help everyone get through the crisis. Each October, as part of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, SAFE Harbor honors these heroes, based on nominations from across the Flathead Reserva...


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