Spokane

sl'x l'axt Welcome Friends, The Spokane Tribe of Indians are of the Interior Salish Group, which has inhabited northeast Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana for many centuries. The Spokane Tribe of Indians and the Spokane Tribal Headquarters is now located in Wellpinit, Washington. Wellpinit is approximately 50 miles northwest of Spokane, Washington on the Spokane Indian Reservation. In earlier times, the Spokane Tribe lived on, protected, and respected over 3 million acres of land. Tribal members fished the Spokane River, the Columbia River, and utilized the grand Spokane Falls as a gathering place of family and friends. The Spokanes lived along the river in three bands known as the Upper, Middle and Lower Spokane Indians. Traditional campsites were lived in depending upon the Seasons of the year. In January 1881, President Rutherford B. Hayes formally declared the Spokane Indian Reservation the new and smaller home of the Spokane Indians. The three bands of Indians were split up and some found new homes, which are now known as the Coeur d'Alene Indian Reservation, the Flathead Indian Reservation, and the Colville Indian Reservation. Today the Spokane Indian Reservation is 157,376 acres in size. As of May 2017, tribal membership includes 2879 people; we are strong and growing. We welcome you and thank you for wanting to learn more about the proud Children of the Sun.[1]

History & Culture

snxʷmeneʔ nqʷlqʷeltn - Spokane Tribe Language and Culture [2]

• The Language/Culture Program’s main goal is to revitalize the Spokane Tribal Language and Culture. Our vision is to hear the language spoken throughout the reservation again. We will continue to add lessons, stories and a computerized dictionary to our website. Check the language website and facebook page to see the times that classes are offered during the week. Also we welcome any suggestions that will help us improve service to the community.

Departments & Services

Administration

• Enrollment [3]

TERO Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance [4]

• • TERO FAQ [5]
  • TERO Application [6]

Department of Health and Human Services [7]

• • Division of Children and Family Services [8]
  • Behavioral Health [9]
  • Vocational Rehab Program [10]

Spokane Indian Housing Authority [11]

• The Spokane Indian Housing Authority (SIHA) assists eligible applicants to find affordable housing on Indian reservations and Indian areas. Our goal is to create safe, prosperous communities for Native families by expanding homeownership and affordable housing opportunities, create jobs and economic development opportunities, enforce fair housing opportunities.
• Programs [12]

Contact [13]