Governor Steve Bullock

FAST FACTS

• Headquartered in Pablo, the Flathead Reservation is ranked fourth in land base encompassing approximately 1.3 million acres.
• The reservation is home to 65% of the 7,443 enrolled Confederated Salish and Kootenai tribal members.
• The Flathead Indian Reservation is home to three tribes, the Bitterroot Salish, upper Pend d'Oreille and Kootenai.
• The name the Salish people used to describe themselves is "Sqelix^w" and the Kootenai call themselves "Ktunaxa".
• In July of every year, the tribe celebrates the Arlee Pow Wow and the Standing Arrow Pow Wow.

TRIBAL GOVERNMENT

Constitution and By-laws for the
Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation

The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Council consists of ten councilmen elected from the following districts: Jocko Valley and Mission Districts, two councilmen each; Ronan, Pablo, Polson, Elmo-Dayton, Hot Springs-Camas Prairie, and Dixon, one councilman each. Council members serve four-year staggered terms. Elections are held in October and December of every other year.

The current membership of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal Council include:

• Joe Durglo, Chairman 2010-2014
• Carole Lankford, Vice-Chairman 2010-2014
• Reuben Mathais, Secretary 2010-2014
• Ron Trahan, Treasurer 2012-2016
• Leonard Gray, Council Member 2012-2016
• Lloyd Irvine, Council Member 2012-2016
• Steve Lozar, Council Member 2010-2014
• Jim Malatare, Council Member 2010-2014
• James "Bing" Matt, Council Member 2012-2016
• Terry L. Pitts, Council Member 2012-2016

CONTACT INFORMATION

Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes
PO Box 278 | 42487 Complex Blvd
Pablo, MT 59855

Phone: (406) 675-2700 | Fax: (406) 675-2806

Official Website: www.cskt.org