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Articles with the Tag: Flathead Indian Reservation

Shelter-in-place order, partial shutdown of CSKT remain in effect

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION – The Shelter-In-Place order and the partial shutdown of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ government remains in place by declaration of the tribal council posted on May 13. At this point, the shutdown is indefinite, however, the council plan...

Ticks emerge as weather warms Ticks emerge as weather warms

FLATHEAD RESERVATION – Simply mentioning the word tick instinctively makes people start itching and checking for ticks, but no matter how uncomfortable they make you feel, it is a very important conversation to have.   In Montana, ticks can transmit several tick-borne illnesses to people, such ...

Stream fishing opens May 16

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION — To fish or not to fish? What a silly question. Where can I legally fish is the question.  The Flathead Indian Reservation encompasses over 400 miles of fishing streams and 70,000 acres of lakes. Fishing is open on lakes, ponds, potholes and reservoirs ...

Spring debris burning permits needed

News from CSKT Division of Fire  FLATHEAD RESERVATION – To burn from May 1 to June 30, a burn permit is needed. Applications are available at the Division of Fire website, csktfire.org.    People should burn early in the day, check weather for afternoon or next day wind condition...

People find unique ways to unite during time of social distancing People find unique ways to unite during time of social distancing

POLSON – Montanans have found their own unique way to continue socializing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic while following social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home measures to reduce the spread of the virus.  Across the world, attempts to connect to neighbors and friends who haven&rs...

CSKT remains under shelter-in-place order

News from CSKT  FLATHEAD RESERVATION – While other governments are considering early plans to re-open some businesses and churches, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council remains committed to adhering to the safest standards for our people, especially the elders and our most vuln...

New bear-conflict call line developed

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION – A new call line to report non-emergency bear conflicts on the Flathead Indian Reservation is now available.   These calls will be received by the Safety of Dams Program/Natural Resources Department dispatch call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The b...

Ending stay-at-home efforts too soon could cause surge

News from the CSKT/Lake County Unified Command Center  FLATHEAD RESERVATION – Your efforts to combat COVID-19 are working. Across Montana, numbers are decreasing. However, as spring brings warmer weather, people are tempted to decrease their efforts for social distancing and sheltering in pla...

Non-resident recreation temporarily suspended on Flathead Reservation Non-resident recreation temporarily suspended on Flathead Reservation

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION – The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council passed a resolution to temporarily suspend non-resident recreation on tribally owned land and to also restrict residents to day use recreation only.   The modifications are similar to restrictions tha...

Non-resident recreation temporarily suspended on Flathead Reservation

News from CSKT FLATHEAD RESERVATION – The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council passed a resolution to temporarily suspend non-resident recreation on tribally owned land and to also restrict residents to day use recreation only.   The modifications are similar to restrictions tha...


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