Our Culture
Welcome to the Kalispel Cultural Program. Here you will find the "tracks from the past" in the form of pictures, manuscripts, stories, maps, etc. Our goal is to pass on these items to our children and the Kalispel community. Understanding our past and remembering our connections to the land and our neighbors is vital to our future. We continue to partner with our native and non-native neighbors to better understand and appreciate the ways of our ancestors.
Mission
The Kalispel Cultural Department aims to enhance and perpetuate the nearly forgotten traditions of our Kalispel people through their customs, ways of life and language curriculum. We educate our young people about early life for the Tribe, which includes our aboriginal hunting and fishing areas, and our indigenous lands.
Cultural Activities
- Camas dig & bake
- Huckleberry picking
- Bitterroot gathering
- Hide tanning
- Beading
- Roach making
- Regalia
- Basket weaving
- Drying meat
- Annual Culture Camp
Meet Our Staff
Francis Cullooyah, Cultural Program Director
fcullooyah@kalispeltribe.com
JR Bluff, Assistant Cultural Program Director
jbluff@kalispeltribe.com
Vicki Bowman, Language Instructor
vbowman@kalispeltribe.com
Jessie Fountain, Language Instructor
jfountain@kalispeltribe.com
