Colville Tribe: What is it?

The Colville tribe were nomads who lived in eastern Washington, and were named after Fort Colville where they traded. They were affected by Europeans and forced onto reservations, including the Colville Indian Reservation. Today, the reservation is less than half its original size and the tribe operates wood product manufacturing and a fish hatchery. The […]

What’s Colville Reserve?

The Colville Reservation is a 1.4 million acre American Indian reservation in Washington state, home to 12 tribes collectively known as the Confederate Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The reservation was established in 1872 by President Ulysses S. Grant and has been reduced in size over time. Today, it is divided into four districts and […]

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