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Kalispel Tribal Headquarters<br>P.O. Box 39<br>Usk, WA 99180<br>Phone: 1-509-445-1147<br>Fax: 1-509-445-1705 | Kalispel Tribal Headquarters<br>P.O. Box 39<br>Usk, WA 99180<br>Phone: 1-509-445-1147<br>Fax: 1-509-445-1705 | ||
*Official web site of the [http://www.kalispeltribe.com/ Kalispel Tribe] | *Official web site of the [http://www.kalispeltribe.com/ Kalispel Tribe] | ||
=== History === | === History === | ||
'''Tribal Groups:''' The Upper Kalispel, Lower Kalispel and Chewelah (who live west of the Chewelah Mountains in Upper Colville Valley) are collectively known as Pend d'Oreille Indians. | '''Tribal Groups:''' The Upper Kalispel, Lower Kalispel and Chewelah (who live west of the Chewelah Mountains in Upper Colville Valley) are collectively known as [[Pend_d'Oreille_Indians|Pend d'Oreille ]]Indians. | ||
The Kalispel Tribe acquired horses early, from the Spanish or other tribes. | The Kalispel Tribe acquired horses early, from the Spanish or other tribes. | ||
For over twenty years 1760-1780 the Kalispel Indians were in conflict with the Blackfeet, Apsaroke, and Sioux tribes. Their raids for horses against the Nez Perce and Yakima increased the conflict. They sought allies with the Spokan Tribe during this time. | For over twenty years 1760-1780 the Kalispel Indians were in conflict with the [[Blackfeet_Indians|Blackfeet]], Apsaroke, and [[Sioux_Indians|Sioux]] tribes. Their raids for horses against the [[Nez_Perce_Indians|Nez Perce ]]and [[Yakama_Indians|Yakima]] increased the conflict. They sought allies with the Spokan Tribe during this time. | ||
The Jesuits established a mission among the tribe in 1841. | The Jesuits established a mission among the tribe in 1841. | ||