Land cession by the Flathead, Kootenay, Upper Pend d’Orelles. Region: Montana 1. Counties: Lake, Missoula, Sanders.
Treaty Provisions
Hunting, Fishing, Gathering
Article 3 — “The exclusive right of taking fish in all the streams running through or bordering said reservation is further secured to said Indians; as also the right of taking fish at all usual and accustomed places, in common with citizens of the Territory, and of erecting temporary buildings for curing; together with the privilege of hunting, gathering roots and berries, and pasturing their horses and cattle upon open and unclaimed land.” — (Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation)
Present-Day Tribes
- Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Montana
Citations
1 Hodge 465; 2 Hodge 415
Tiller 478
