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Care for natural resources taught at annual River Honoring event Care for natural resources taught at annual River Honoring event

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — This year’s river honoring saw a return to pre-COVID numbers as students and members of the community gathered to pay respect to and learn about natural resources. The river honoring is a celebration of the Flathead River and the resources and sustenance it carries from ...

Creatives Indigenous course to jumpstart Indian businesses in Montana

News from the CSKT PABLO — Creatives Indigenous by Native Max announces a six-week business accelerator program for Salish and Kootenai artists and creatives who want to start a business or expand their businesses.  The accelerator program offers Native entrepreneurs a rigorous exploration...

Ronan Health Center completes phase one

News from Tribal Health RONAN — The new Ronan Health Center facility is opening after completion of phase one of development that includes the current footprint of 12,000 square feet at a cost of $6.8 million. Upon opening, the Ronan Health Center will provide medical services that focus on family...

Spring debris burning by permit begins

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Spring burning by permit season started Monday, May 1. To burn from May 1 to June 30 you will need a burn permit. You can apply for one at the Division of Fire website: csktfire.org   Burning is a great way to clear dead vegetation and clean up. Before you light your...

Over ten First Nations, Tribes demand action on dangerous mining operations

FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Over ten First Nations and Tribes are calling on Canadian officials to address the growing crisis of industrial mining in British Columbia. In a letter sent to Prime Minister Trudeau and B.C. Premier Eby last week, the coalition of First Nations and Tribes condemn the government...

Mollman Pass Trail Road remains open

News from Shane Morigeau FLATHEAD RESERVATION — Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) would like to announce that the Mollman Pass Trail Road will remain open. CSKT was able to coordinate an effort with Lake County and Flathead Indian Irrigation Project (FIIP) to ensure that the Mollman P...

Upcoming 5K honors missing, murdered indigenous people Upcoming 5K honors missing, murdered indigenous people

PABLO — Organizations, both local and nationwide, have come together to honor Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) and their families by holding the “Step By Step … We Remember” 5K out of the Salish Kootenai College in Pablo on May 6.  Held in conjunction with Nation...

Tribal representatives meet with Zinke, discuss Farm Bill Tribal representatives meet with Zinke, discuss Farm Bill

PABLO — Several Tribal representatives gathered at the CSKT Complex to meet with Congressman Ryan Zinke on April 12 to discuss their concerns and hopes for the bipartisan farm bill currently being drafted.  Attendees included representatives from Blackfeet, Little Shell, and Ft. Belknap Tribes,...

County rescinds Resolution 21-20

LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Commissioners voted on March 27 to rescind Resolution of Intent 21-20 regarding the handling of fees related to the Flathead Indian Irrigation Project.  R21-20, passed by the commission in 2021, determined that Lake County would cease billing, collecting, and distr...

Families First expands to Flathead

MISSOULA — Families First Learning Lab is continuing their expansion in the Mission Valley region. A new Lake County Program Coordinator will develop education-focused workshops, classes, and connection opportunities for families in Lake County.  The part-time, 10-20 hour per week position, fun...


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