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CSKT tribal members vote in general election

PABLO — Unofficial results for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council elections held on Dec. 14 are: Arlee Jim Malatare  384 Shelly R. Fyant  878 Elmo Junior Caye  593 Len Two Teeth  666 Polson Steve Lozar  567 Vernon S. Finley  693 ...

Mission students gather boughs to fund Christmas gifts for children in need Mission students gather boughs to fund Christmas gifts for children in need

A group of Mission Middle School students put on their work gloves to develop a multi-step project resulting in Christmas presents for kids in need.  “We are helping people like angels so that makes us the Dogs with Wings,” said Matthew Druffel, 11, referring to the school’s bulldog...

Tribal wilderness trails opened

News from the Tribal Wildland Recreation Program and Tribal Division of Fire  PABLO — Tribal Wildland Recreation Program and Tribal Division of Fire announce the lifting of all trail closures associated with wilderness fires in the Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness.  The Mission Falls...

Culture class Culture class

Running a blade across a reeking, days old deer hide to slowly remove it of hair might not seem like the most appealing thing to do after biting off a piece of freshly made jerky, but fifth grade Polson Middle School students were begging to stay at an education station manned by Tribal Health worker Elliott...

Warm temperatures stress fish

News from the CSKT Department of Natural Resources Streams on the Reservation have experienced a relatively long period of 80-to 90-degree days this summer, and this stresses fish by raising the temperatures of area water bodies. Anglers need to be aware about how stressful these conditions are on fi...

Governor visits Ronan invasive species checkpoint Governor visits Ronan invasive species checkpoint

RONAN — Flathead Lake has become a battleground for native and aquatic invasive species. Governor Steve Bullock made a stop at a Ronan watercraft checkpoint on Aug. 20 to show support for the human foot soldiers charged with making sure Montana plants and animals win the war against foreign invaders.&n...

Video series addresses Native issues

News from the Flathead Reservation Human Rights Coalition POST CREEK — A free video series titled “Stories From a Nation Within,” narrated by Tribal Attorney Dan Decker, will be shown at Mission Valley United Methodist Church, located at the top of Post Creek Hill, 70715 Hwy 93. The seri...

Three fires pop up over weekend Three fires pop up over weekend

News from CSKT Division of Fire MISSION VALLEY — The Division of Tribal Fire battled three fires over the weekend. The Big Pine Fire was contained and under daily patrol. It was caused by lightning in the Hell Roaring area six miles east of Ronan.  The Station Fire was caused by lightning...

Mack Days EIS complete, tourney future to be decided mid-August Mack Days EIS complete, tourney future to be decided mid-August

POLSON — Mack Days began 12 years ago as a management tool aimed at reducing Flathead Lake’s lake trout population while increasing the native bull and cutthroat trout populations.  After more than a decade, CSKT fisheries biologist Barry Hansen said the twice-annual fishing tournament ha...

Tribal police step up St. Patty’s patrols

PABLO — While green beer is poured in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, blue lights will be flashing at traffic stops. Police officers of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe will be out in full force for traffic safety patrols the weekend of March 15-17. The Irish holiday is associated wit...


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