Upper Columbia United Tribes

Upper Columbia United Tribes includes the Spokane, Coeur d'Alene, Kalispel, Colville Confederated, Lakes-Okanogan tribes in Washington, Idaho and Montana, United States.

Logo consisting of an eagle, trees, and a river on the left with the organization's name on the right

One of the founding members was Amelia Trice, chairwoman of the Kootenai Tribal Council[1]

Mary Verner, former Mayor of Spokane, Washington has served as executive director.[2]

The tribes have adopted Drumheller Springs Historic Park in Spokane, Washington, a traditional campground which was the site of the first school in the Oregon Territory, established by Chief Spokane Garry in 1830."[3][4]

References
  1. "Amelia "Amy" Cutsack Trice, 75". Bonners Ferry Herald. 2011-08-04. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
  2. "President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts". whitehouse.gov. 2011-09-06. Retrieved 2013-03-30 – via National Archives.
  3. Taylor, Kevin (2005-08-10). "Native Habitat". The Pacific Northwest Inlander. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
  4. Petit, Stefanie (2007-06-14). "Landmarks: Drumheller Springs park once site of Indian School". The Spokesman-Review, Spokesman.com. Retrieved 2013-03-30.



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