Spokane Tribe of Indians

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 now lives on 159,000 acres in Wellpinit, Washington, and continue to contribute to the larger community of Spokane, Washington. We welcome you and thank you for wanting to learn more about the proud Children of the Sun.

Grand Coulee Dam

The 111th Congress knows the issue as H.R. 3097 and Spokane Tribal members know the issue as one that has gone too long without fair and equitable compensation. H.R. 3097’s official definition is; To provide for equitable compensation to the Spokane Tribe of Indians of the Spokane Reservation for the use of tribal land for the production of hydropower by the Grand Coulee Dam, and for other purposes.

Chief Garry Park Monument

The newly constructed monument to honor Chief Spokan Garry is now open to the public and was dedicated during a special ceremony in late August 2011.

The monument is called “The Gathering Place” and features photographs and details about Spokan Garry and the Spokane Tribe of Indians.

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3rd Annual Heritage Day Celebration

Tuesday November 8, 2011, 10 am-2pm

Spokane County Fair and Expo Center

The Spokane Tribe of Indians will be hosting the 3rd Annual Heritage Day Celebration on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center located at 404 N Havana Street in the Spokane Valley. Reservations are being taken now for all ages and classroom sizes.

As always, this educational event is free to attend including free parking in the main parking lot of the Fairgrounds. There will be a spacious lunchroom provided to store sack lunches during the event and room for everyone to eat at their convenience.

STEP: Spokane Tribe Economic Project

www.stepspokane.com