Michael Dolson News Today

The Indian Citizenship Act that granted full U.S. citizenship to Indigenous people turns 100 years old on June 2.

A tribal attorney for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Jackson was former chief legal counsel to the Montana Department of Natural Resources.

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes are hosting an Earth Day celebration April 19 at the Arlee and Charlo Theatre on the campus of Salish Kootenai College in Pablo.

During the annual meeting of the United Native American Housing Association (UNAHA), held March 25 in Denver, CSKT tribal member Bob Gauthier was honored for his lifetime of achievements regarding Native American housing throughout Indian Country.

Canada, U.S. ask International Joint Commission to carry out a reference study and recommend solutions for mining pollution in the Elk and Kootenay rivers.

Ktunaxa Nation governments have been seeking an International Joint Commission reference for over a decade

Ktunaxa Nation governments have been seeking an International Joint Commission reference for over a decade

The joint reference will spur the International Joint Commission to convene a binational board of experts and stakeholders to analyze and advise on solutions for selenium contamination in Lake Koocanusa, a transnational reservoir created by the Libby Dam on the Kootenai River. Such a board would likely include scientists, tribes and governments of all levels from both nations.

Canada, U.S. ask International Joint Commission to carry out a reference study and recommend solutions for mining pollution in the Elk and Kootenay rivers.

IJC asked to help form plan for transboundary pollution