At a glance
The basics about Kootenai Tribe Of Id. Facts we cannot confirm yet are left out, not guessed.
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Land and area
- Tribal office
- 100 Circle Drive, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805
- Region
- BIA Northwest Region, Northern Idaho Agency
- Land size
- 1.7 square miles
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Language
Kutenai
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Government
Tribal Chairwoman Jennifer Porter
- Elected
- October 1, 2021
- Next election
- September 1, 2026
- Recognition
- Federally recognized
- Member of
- Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians(opens the official site in a new tab)
- Main line
- (208) 267-3519
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Economy and sources of income
- Kootenai River Inn Casino and Spa · Gaming operation
About Kootenai Tribe Of Id
Kootenai Tribe Of Id is a federally recognized tribe in Idaho. The current Tribal Chairwoman is Jennifer Porter. Members can find help with housing, scholarships and government services through the offices on record for Kootenai Tribe Of Id. Its land area is 1.7 square miles. Languages named: Kutenai. Kootenai Tribe Of Id lists 1 Nation-owned business on this site.
Last checked October 28, 2026.
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- Government and contacts Tribal office in Bonners Ferry, Tribal Chairwoman Jennifer Porter, main phone (208) 267-3519
- Services General Assistance, through the BIA Northern Idaho Agency eligibility by status
- Housing Housing Improvement Program, through the BIA Northern Idaho Agency Opening soon
- Businesses Kootenai River Inn Casino and Spa
- Lands and map 1.7 square miles of land (Census)
- Health 7 Indian Health Service facilities in Idaho
Help available near Kootenai Tribe Of Id
Each card opens a page on this site with who qualifies, how to apply, the right office and the links, never just an agency home page.
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Housing help
Housing Improvement Program
Northern Idaho Agency (208) 621-4823 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Financial aid and scholarships
General Assistance
Northern Idaho Agency (208) 621-4823 Bureau of Indian Affairs (Division of Human Services) See who qualifies and how to apply → -
Government offices
Bureau of Indian Affairs agency office
Northern Idaho Agency (208) 621-4823 Bureau of Indian Affairs See who qualifies and how to apply →
Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
Indian Health Service facilities in Idaho
Call before you go. Hours and services change. Distances are straight-line miles from the Nation, not driving miles.
- Kootenai Health Station Health Station · Tribal 100 Circle Drive, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 (208) 267-5223 7 miles
- Marimn Health Health Center · Tribal 427 12th Street, Plummer, ID 83851 (208) 686-1931 105 miles
- Nimiipuu Health - Lapwai Clinic Health Center · Tribal 111 Beaver Grade Road, Lapwai, ID 83540 (208) 843-2271 168 miles
- Nimiipuu Health - Kamiah Clinic Health Center · Tribal 313 3rd St, Kamiah, ID 83536 (208) 935-0733 179 miles
Nearby Kootenai Tribe Of Id
Within about 50 miles, from official lists and approved listings.
Health clinics
- Kootenai Health Station (208) 267-5223 7 miles away
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving routes. A business is listed only after it is approved. Check with a clinic or place before you go.
Native-owned businesses near Kootenai Tribe Of Id
Within about 20 miles of Kootenai Tribe Of Id.
- All 3
- Business support and cleaning services 1
- Personal and repair services 1
- Professional and technical services 1
Business support and cleaning services 1
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See all Professional and technical services near Kootenai Tribe Of Id →Quick facts
- State
- Idaho
Leadership
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Jennifer PorterTribal Chairwoman
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Gary Aitken JrTribal Vice-Chairman
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Angela CooperTribal Secretary
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Desire AitkenTribal Treasurer
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Keyla David-JimCouncil Member
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Velma BaheCouncil Member
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Kym CooperCouncil Member
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Crystal RalphTribal Council Secretary
From the Nation's website · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Contact
Main office
- Address
- 100 Circle Drive, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805
- Phone
- (208) 267-3519
- BIA agency
- Northern Idaho Agency
Departments
- Northern Idaho Agency (208) 621-4823
- Department Contacts(opens the official site in a new tab)
From the Nation's website, official program lists and the BIA Tribal Leaders Directory · last checked Oct 28, 2026
Recognition and region
- Name
- Kootenai Tribe Of Id (also recorded as Kootenai Tribe of Idaho)
- Recognition status
- Federally recognized (listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026)
- BIA region
- Northwest
- Member of
- Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
About this Nation
- Language
- Kutenai
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Quick answers
Short answers drawn from the verified facts on this page. A question is shown only when we have a verified answer.
- Who is the current leader of Kootenai Tribe Of Id?
- The current Tribal Chairwoman of Kootenai Tribe Of Id is Jennifer Porter.
- Where is Kootenai Tribe Of Id located?
- Kootenai Tribe Of Id is located in Idaho. Its BIA region is Northwest.
- Is Kootenai Tribe Of Id federally recognized?
- Yes. Kootenai Tribe Of Id is a federally recognized tribe.
- What is the official website of Kootenai Tribe Of Id?
- The official website of Kootenai Tribe Of Id is www.kootenai.org.
- What help is available near Kootenai Tribe Of Id?
- Local offices on record for Kootenai Tribe Of Id: Housing help, Financial aid and scholarships and Government offices. Rules and amounts change. Check with the office.
- How big is the land area of Kootenai Tribe Of Id?
- The land area of Kootenai Tribe Of Id is 1.7 square miles.
- Which languages are named for Kootenai Tribe Of Id?
- The languages named for Kootenai Tribe Of Id are: Kutenai.
- What is near Kootenai Tribe Of Id?
- Listed near Kootenai Tribe Of Id: 1 health clinic within 50 miles.
Lands and map
Recognition status history
- Federally recognized · listed in the Federal Register notice of January 30, 2026
About this page
- Where this comes from
- Official federal lists and the Nation's own website, checked again every month.
- Page last updated
- Wording
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Sources
- www.kootenai.org(opens an outside site in a new tab) The Nation's own website: the first place to look.
- BIA Tribal Leaders Directory(opens the official site in a new tab) Office contacts and leadership, from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- U.S. Census Bureau(opens an outside site in a new tab) Land area, population of the land area and map points.
- Wikipedia(opens an outside site in a new tab) Facts only; none of its text is copied (Wikipedia text is CC BY-SA).
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