Flathead Reservation, Salish, Pend d'Oreille, and Kootenai - Montana, USA
N 47° 36.243 W 114° 06.771
11T E 717002 N 5276332
Salish (Xest sxlxalt) & Kootenai (Ki'suk kuykyit)
Waymark Code: WM6WHP
Location: Montana, United States
Date Posted: 07/28/2009
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The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are comprised of the Bitterroot Salish, the Pend d'Oreille and the Kootenai tribes. The Flathead Reservation of 1.317 million acres in northwest Montana is our home now, but our ancestors lived in the territory now known as western Montana, parts of Idaho, British Columbia and Wyoming. This aboriginal territory exceeded 20 million acres at the time of the 1855 Hellgate Treaty. The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes offer much in the world of tourism and cultural education.
Did you know? That Flathead Lake is the largest freshwater lake in the Western United States?
Key point of Interest:
- Flathead Indian Museum & Trading Post - St. Ignatius
- Ninepipes Museum of Early Montana - Charlo
- The People's Center - Pablo
- National Bison Range - Moiese
Type of Nation Within: Native American Indian Reservation (USA)
Tribe or Band: Bitterroot Salish, Pend d'Oreille, and Kootenai tribes
Land Area - Specify Acres or Miles: 1.317 million acres
Population: 4,500 enrolled members
Date when area was established or set aside: 07/16/1855
Open or Closed to Public: Open To Public
Website for further information: [Web Link]
Coordinates of site within area to visit: N 47° 37.188 W 114° 06.877
Address of Main Entrance to area: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Only one waymark per area (reservation) will be accepted, although you may log visits anywhere within the reservation because they oftentimes cover a large area. To log a visit to the waymark, please provide a photo of signage recognizing the area and a photo from within the area.