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''[[Indians of Montana|Indians of Montana]] > Kalispel Indians''<br>''[[Indians of Washington|Indians of Washington]] > Kalispel Indians'' | ''[[Indians of Montana|Indians of Montana]] > Kalispel Indians''<br>''[[Indians of Washington|Indians of Washington]] > Kalispel Indians'' | ||
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=== 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 [[ | '''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 [[ | 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. | ||
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The following table lists the census rolls for the Kalispel Indians: | The following table lists the census rolls for the Kalispel Indians: | ||
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