The Flathead Indian Reservation is home to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes (CSKT). The tribes are a combination of the Salish, the Pend d'Oreille and the Kootenai. Of the approximately 7,753 enrolled tribal members, about 5,000 live on or near the reservation.
Annual Events
July
Arlee 4th of July Celebration – Weekend nearest July 4 | Arlee
Standing Arrow Pow Wow – Third weekend of July | Elmo
Economy
The principle sources of income for the tribes are derived from its timber industry sales and from revenues paid to the tribes through the co-license for the Kerr Dam facility with Montana PPL. The tribes also operate a full-service resort and casino in Polson, which is overseen by S&K Gaming, a tribal corporation. The Tribes also operate S&K Electronics, which manufactures various computer components and circuits, S&K Technologies, and S&K Holding, which operates a number of income producing enterprises as well as offering business loans to tribal members.
Things To Do
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Resources
Tribal Communications
The Tribal Communications office serves as the main point of contact for those who do not already have a contact at CSKT and can provide information about the following:
- General CSKT information
- Requesting meetings with the Chairman
- Delivering messages to Council or the Chairman
- And More
Phone: 406.249.1818
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
42487 Complex Blvd, PO Box 278 Pablo, MT 59855
Phone: 406.675.2700 / 888.835.8766