FLATHEAD

THE PEOPLE The Flathead Indian Reservation is home to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribes. The tribes are a combination of the Salish, the Pend d'Oreille and the Kootenai. Of the approximately 7,005 enrolled tribal members, about 4,500 live on or near the reservation. LOCATION North of Interstate 90 between Missoula and Kalispell, fertile valleys and towering mountain peaks of northwestern Montana surround the Flathead Reservation. The reservation comprises over 1.2 million acres. 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 NorthWestern Energy. The tribes are also partners in a full-service resort and casino in Polson and a tribal corporation called S&K Holding, which operates a number of income producing enterprises as well as offering business loans to tribal members.   Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes P.O. Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855 406-675-2700 Tourism Information: 406-675-0160 Toll Free: 888-835-8766 www.cskt.org

POINTS OF INTEREST Cultural Center "The People's Center" Pablo, 406-675-0160 www.peoplescenter.org For thousands of years the Salish, Pend d'Oreille and the Kootenai have inhabited western Montana and the surrounding region. The People's Center tells the story of these tribes through a museum, an exhibit gallery, "Native Ed-Ventures" tours, educational programs and a quality gift shop. Flathead Lake State Park 406-752-5501 Flathead is the largest freshwater lake in the West. Points of interest on the lake include Wild Horse Island and five other scenic state units on the reservation: Finley Point, Yellow Bay, Big Arm, Wayfarers and West Shore. Except for Wild Horse Island, all units offer camping, fishing, boating and swimming. The National Bison Range/Pablo National Wildlife Refuge Moiese, 406-644-2211 Approximately 500 readily visible bison roam nearly 20,000 acres of natural grassland. Visitors are also likely to see elk, bighorn sheep, antelope and deer on self-guided auto tours, year-round. Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge and State Wildlife Management Area Ronan, 406-644-2211 This area is one of Montana's designated Wildlife Viewing sites. It is an exceptional wetland complex, prime for birdwatching. St. Ignatius Mission St. Ignatius, 406-745-2768 Established in 1854, the mission was built by Native Americans under the direction of Catholic missionaries. There are 58 original murals by Brother Joseph Carignano on its walls and ceiling. The Mission Range of mountains provides a striking backdrop for the mission. Salish Kootenai College Pablo, 406-675-4800 www.skc.edu Tours of campus are available. The college offers two- and four-year degrees. A golf course is part of the campus. Flathead Reservation Attractions Flathead Reservation Events Flathead Reservation Places to Stay

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