# COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES (2026)

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## Record

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- **Document type:** Tribal code

## Text

COLVILLE CONFEDERATED TRIBES
COLVILLE BUSINESS COUNCIL
Special Session
April 23, 2026
Resolution Index

Condensed by, Tabitha Parr, Executive Assistant

Present:

Jarred-Michael Erickson, Norma Sanchez, Dustin Best, Shar Zacherle, Roger Finley,
Dayna Seymour, Meghan Francis, Alison Boyd-Ball, Patrick Tonasket, Joseph Finley

Delegation/Leave:

Karen Condon, Cindy Marchand, Kyle Etchison, Mel Tonasket

Resolution No.

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10-Signature

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Condensed Recommendation Information

Colville Business
Council Vote Tally

Community Development Committee to approve the letter
of "Authorization for Inclusion in Washington Balance of
State Continuum of Care (WA-501)" for including
Reservation lands and Tribal trust lands within the
Continuum of Care geographic service area for participation
in the program authorized under 24 CFR Part 578. Chairman
or Designee to sign all pertinent documents.
Employment and Law & Justice Committees to approve
amendments to Chapter 10-1 Tribal Employment Rights,
removing all references to contracting procedures and
clarifying procedures. Process utilizing CBC Procedural
Rule 3 (b), (e), and (g) were followed. A copy shall be
forwarded to the Code Reviser for certification and
distribution.
Employment and Law & Justice Committees to approve
amendments to Chapter 10-3 Indian Preference Contracting,
incorporating references to contracting procedures from
Chapter 10-1 and clarifying processes for contracting and
the application of Indian and Tribal preference. Process
utilizing CBC Procedural Rule 3 (b), (e), and (g) were
followed. A copy shall be forwarded to the Code Reviser for
certification and distribution.
Culture Committee that the Treatment Plan Form created by
the Chief Joseph Dam Cooperating Group to address
adverse impacts to archaeological site 45OK11 be signed.
No Tribal Dollars. Chairman or Designee authorized to sign
all pertinent documents.
Culture Committee to approve the Task Order, consisting of
6 Tasks: Task 1 - Payos Kuus Cuukwe group site visits;
Task 2 - site condition monitoring; Task 3 - attend spring

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workshop; Task 4 - attend fall workshop; Task 5 - provide
technical reviews; Task 6 - survey of a high priority area.
Contract value $114,887.00. Award date and performance
period 03/10/2026 to 03/09/2027. No Tribal dollars.
Chairman or Designee to sign all pertinent documents.
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is a
federally recognized Indian tribe exercising inherent
sovereign authority; and
WHEREAS, the Indian Self-Determination and Education
Assistance (ISDEAA), Public Law 93-638, as amended,
authorizes tribes to enter into contracts and compacts with
the Indian Health Service (IHS) to administer programs,
functions, services, and activities (PFSAs); and
WHEREAS, the Confederated Tribes of the Colville
Reservation currently operates health programs under an
ISDEAA agreement with IHS; and
WHEREAS, the Omak Tribal Health Center serves as a
critical access point for healthcare services to Tribal
members and the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to the existing ISDEAA
agreements are required to include funding and authority for
staffing appropriations, amendments to the Scope of Work
and other related contract documents to include the Omak
Tribal Health Center;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Colville
Business Council hereby authorizes Shannon Thomas,
Senior Staff Attorney to initiate and engage in negotiations
with the Indian Health Service to amend existing ISDEAA
contract documents for the Omak Tribal Health Center;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the authorized
representative is empowered to prepare, submit, and
negotiate any proposals, budgets, and supporting
documentation necessary to secure such amendments,
consistent with applicable federal law and Tribal policy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Tribal Council
shall be kept informed of negotiation progress and that any
final amendments shall be presented to the Council for
review and approval as required; and

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BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that this resolution shall
take effect immediately upon adoption. The Chairman or
Designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
Natural Resources and Management & Budget Committees
to approve the new award for Bureau of Reclamation
Groundwater Monitoring grant (R26AP00007) in the
amount of $342,395.00 and the dates are from March 25,
2026 to February 28, 2028. No Tribal dollars being added or
requested. Chair or Designee authorized to sign all pertinent
documents.
Natural Resources Committee to approve the USFWS
Zoonotic Disease Initiative Agreement #F23AP01467-00
FY2023-2026 budget modification to reflect no-cost, date
extension. The total dollar amount of the contract remains
the same. Performance Period: June 2, 2023 - September 30,
2027. The Chairperson or Designee has the authority to sign
all pertinent documents.
Natural Resources Committee to support the request for
$193,000.00 from the BIA for CTCR Buffalo Lake Range
Improvement Project 2026, which will include
approximately 4 miles of CCT pronghorn friendly fencing,
one cattle guard, and four spring developments. This project
with benefit to the pasture rotation of Range Unit 26 and
help protect public safety. Chair or Designee is authorized to
sign all pertinent documents.
Natural Resources Committee to approve the masticating
contract with Finley & Sons LLC, for 242 acres in the Nez
Perce Timber Sale. To assist in wildland fire break and open
the stand to create more effective timber growth. The
funding for this project is tribal dollars. Contract value for
$224,100.00. The performance period: Signed by both
parties, and weather permitting - December 31, 2026. The
Chairperson or Designee has the authority to sign all
pertinent documents.
Natural Resources Committee to approve the excavator
piling/scarify contract with Lelone Excavation LLC for 239
acres in the Oregon City Timber Sale. To pile all or most of
the woody debris and scarify the ground in order to get the
blocks ready for tree planting. The funding for this project is
tribal dollars. Contract value for $86,040.00. The
performance period: Signed by both parties, and weather
permitting - December 31, 2026. The Chairperson or
Designee has the authority to sign all pertinent documents.
Natural Resources Committee to approve the excavator
piling/scarify contract with Lelone Excavation LLC for 389
acres in the Oregon City Timber Sale. To pile all or most of
the woody debris and scarify the ground in order to get the
blocks ready for tree planting. The funding for this project is

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tribal dollars. Contract value for $140,040.00. The
performance period: Signed by both parties, and weather
permitting - December 31, 2026. The Chairperson or
Designee has the authority to sign all pertinent documents.
Natural Resources Committee to approve the excavator
piling/scarify contract with Finley & Sons LLC for 297
acres in the Stray Dog Timber Sale. To pile all or most of
the woody debris and scarify the ground in order to get the
blocks ready for tree planting. The funding for this project is
tribal dollars. Contract value for $103,950.00. The
performance period: Signed by both parties, and weather
permitting - December 31, 2026. The Chairperson or
Designee has the authority to sign all pertinent documents.
Natural Resources Committee to approve the excavator
piling/scarify contract with Finley & Sons LLC for 332
acres in the Stray Dog Timber Sale. To pile all or most of
the woody debris and scarify the ground in order to get the
blocks ready for tree planting. The funding for this project is
tribal dollars. Contract value for $116,200.00. The
performance period: Signed by both parties, and weather
permitting - December 31, 2026. The Chairperson or
Designee has the authority to sign all pertinent documents.
Natural Resources Committee to approve the excavator
piling/scarify contract with Finley & Sons LLC for 337
acres in the Stray Dog Timber Sale. To pile all or most of
the woody debris and scarify the ground in order to get the
blocks ready for tree planting. The funding for this project is
tribal dollars. Contract value for $117,950.00. The
performance period: Signed by both parties, and weather
permitting - December 31, 2026. The Chairperson or
Designee has the authority to sign all pertinent documents.
Natural Resources Committee to approve the attached ShortTerm Limited Use Agreement(s) on Tribal Tracts: 101-817A. From April 1, 2026, through March 30, 2027, this ShortTerm LUA authorizes continued activity on trust properties
in which the Colville Tribes own a trust interest. This
agreement serves as an interim measure to facilitate the
approval process for a long-term approved lease. During this
period, all land use remains subject to the specific line items
established in the previous lease agreement, and all
requirements set forth by the Integrated Resource
Management Plan (IRMP) team shall be strictly adhered to.
This agreement is contingent on lessee status being in good
standing. Chairman or Designee has authority to sign all
pertinent documents.
Natural Resources Committee to approve the attached ShortTerm Limited Use Agreement(s) on Tribal Tracts: 101T3146, 101-T4260-A, 101-T4260, 101-T4249-A (por), 101-

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T4249 (por), 101-T4180 (por), 101-T4180-A. From April 1,
2026, through March 30, 2027, this Short-Term LUA
authorizes continued activity on trust properties in which the
Colville Tribes owns a trust interest. This agreement serves
as an interim measure to facilitate the approval process for a
long-term approved lease. During this period, all land use
remains subject to the specific line items established in the
previous lease agreement, and all requirements set forth by
the Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP) team
shall be strictly adhered to. This agreement is contingent on
lessee status being in good standing. Chairman or Designee
has authority to sign all pertinent documents.
Natural Resources Committee to approve the attached ShortTerm Limited Use Agreement(s) on Tribal Tracts: 101T1175, 101-T2262. From April 1, 2026 through March 30,
2027, this Short-Term LUA authorizes continued activity on
trust properties in which the Colville Tribes owns a trust
interest. This agreement serves as an interim measure to
facilitate the approval process for a long-term approved
lease. During this period, all land use remains subject to the
specific line items established in the previous lease
agreement, and all requirements set forth by the Integrated
Resource Management Plan (IRMP) team shall be strictly
adhered to. This agreement is contingent on lessee status
being in good standing. Chairman or Designee has authority
to sign all pertinent documents.
Natural Resources Committee to approve the attached ShortTerm Limited Use Agreement(s) on Tribal Tracts: 101-2313
(por). From April 1, 2026 through March 30, 2027, this
Short-Term LUA authorizes continued activity on trust
properties in which the Colville Tribes owns a trust interest.
This agreement serves as an interim measure to facilitate the
approval process for a long-term approved lease. During this
period, all land use remains subject to the specific line items
established in the previous lease agreement, and all
requirements set forth by the Integrated Resource
Management Plan (IRMP) team shall be strictly adhered to.
This agreement is contingent on lessee status being in good
standing. Chairman or Designee has authority to sign all
pertinent documents.
Natural Resources Committee to approve the attached ShortTerm Limited Use Agreement(s) on Tribal Tracts: 101T613, 101-T2320, 101-T2154, 101-T5595, TF5656, 1011164, 101-1165, 101-2422, & 101-2156. From April 1, 2026
through March 30, 2027, this Short-Term LUA authorizes
continued activity on trust properties in which the Colville
Tribes owns a trust interest. This agreement serves as an
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term approved lease. During this period, all land use remains
subject to the specific line items established in the previous
lease agreement, and all requirements set forth by the
Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP) team shall
be strictly adhered to. This agreement is contingent on
lessee status being in good standing. Chairman or Designee
has authority to sign all pertinent documents.
Natural Resources Committee to approve the attached ShortTerm Limited Use Agreement(s) on Tribal Tracts: 101T362, 101-T179-B, 101-175, 176-1, & 101-178. From April
1, 2026 through March 30, 2027, this Short-Term LUA
authorizes continued activity on trust properties in which the
Colville Tribes owns a trust interest. This agreement serves
as an interim measure to facilitate the approval process for a
long-term approved lease. During this period, all land use
remains subject to the specific line items established in the
previous lease agreement, and all requirements set forth by
the Integrated Resource Management Plan (IRMP) team
shall be strictly adhered to. This agreement is contingent on
lessee status being in good standing. Chairman or Designee
has authority to sign all pertinent documents.
Fisheries Committee to approve the Upper Columbia &
SanPoil River Redband Trout Habitat Restoration budget
modification to reflect a no-cost, time extension. The total
dollar amount of the agreement remains the same.
Performance Period: May 1, 2025 - November 30, 2027.
The Chairperson or Designee has the authority to sign all
pertinent documents.
Fisheries Committee to approve the Subcontract Change
Order #3 with Meridian Environmental in the amount of
$203,255.00. This change will add $64,868.00 to the
contract making the total amount $268,123.00, and also
extends the end date from April 30, 2026 to April 30, 2027.
This is funded by BPA. The performance period is from
June 8, 2023 to April 30, 2027. This project is federally
funded. No tribal dollars are required. The Chairperson or
Designee has the authority to sign all pertinent documents.
Fisheries Committee to approve the Subcontract Change
Order #2 with Cramer Fish Science in the amount of
$62,360.00. This change will add $75,810.00 to the contract
making the total amount $138,170.00, and also extends the
end date from September 30, 2026 to October 31, 2026. This
is funded by BPA. The performance period is from June 10,
2025 to October 31, 2026. This project is federally funded.
No tribal dollars are required. The Chairperson or Designee
has the authority to sign all pertinent documents.
Fisheries Committee to approve the award from Bonneville
Power Administration (BPA), Contract number 84051 REL

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63, 2018-002-00 EXP for the CCT Integrated In-Stream Pit
Tag Detection O&M Project in the amount of $160,170.00.
The performance period is from July 1, 2026 to June 30,
2027. This project is federally funded. No Tribal dollars are
required. The Chairperson or Designee has the authority to
sign all pertinent documents.
Fisheries Committee to approve the award from Bonneville
Power Administration (BPA), Contract number 84051 REL
64, 2009-007-00 EXP for the CCT Program Administration
Coordination in the amount of $2,660,083.00. The
performance period is from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.
This project is federally funded. No Tribal dollars are
required. The Chairperson or Designee has the authority to
sign all pertinent documents.
Fisheries Committee to approve the Subcontract CO#3 with
ESA Sitka in the amount of $94,824.00. This change will
add $25,958.00 to the contract making the total amount
$120,782.00, and also extends the end date from April 30,
2026 to April 30, 2027. This is funded by BPA. The
performance period is from June 20, 2023 to April 30, 2027.
This project is federally funded. No tribal dollars are
required. The Chairperson or Designee has the authority to
sign all pertinent documents.
Fisheries Committee to approve the subcontract for BSA
Environmental Services in the amount of $216,125.00 for
samples collected in Lake Roosevelt. The funding for this
project are federal and require no tribal dollars. The
performance period starts when signed by all parties February 28, 2029. The Chairperson or Designee has the
authority to sign all pertinent documents.
Community Development Committee to approve the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CTCR)
and the Washington State Department of Transportation
(WSDOT) under the Active Transportation Assistance
Program (ATAP) to develop a reservation-wide Active
Transportation Plan and draft a Complete Streets policy for
consideration and adoption by the Colville Business Council
(CBC). The Plan will evaluate transportation safety and
mobility needs across all four Districts and recommend
improvements that support elders, youth, pedestrians,
individuals with disabilities, bicyclists, transit users, and
drivers. CCT DOT will provide technical coordination and
planning support, while policy direction and final approval
authority remains with the Colville Business Council.
Council participation will be critical to ensuring that District
priorities and community values are reflected in the final
policy recommendations. The Chairman or Designee is

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authorized to sign all pertinent documents. No tribal dollars
are required.
Community Development and Natural Resources
Committees that the Executive Director be authorized to
approve vacation leave accrual rates, as outlined in the
Employee Policy Manual Section 3.2 "Vacation Leave," that
considers years of service working for federal agencies with
programs being brought to the Colville Tribes by 638
Agreement.
Community Development and Natural Resources
Committees that the Executive Director be authorized to
approve vacation leave accrual rates, as outlined in the
Employee Policy Manual Section 3.2 "Vacation Leave," that
considers years of service working for entities and
organizations providing service to the Confederated Tribes
of the Colville Reservation (CTFC, BIA, IHS, BTFA, Tribal
Credit, Colville Fuels, Colville Tribal HCA, Cedar Fund,
CRMS, etc.). This will remain in effect until the new
Employee Policy Manual is approved.
Management & Budget and Health & Human Services
Committees to approve the interlocal agreement with Mid
Valley Hospital and Clinic to provide medically necessary
care and services to eligible patients under the
Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program for those services
not available at the Colville Tribal Health Care Authority
Health Centers, in order to ensure the protection and
promotion of patient health and well-being. Chairman or
Designee is authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
Management & Budget and Education Committees to
approve a Letter of Support for The Nature Immersion
Program to apply for the Newman's Own Food Justice for
Kids Grant Prize. Chairman or Designee to sign all pertinent
documents.
Management & Budget and Natural Resources Committees
to approve the budget modification and extension of award
44-02J22501-2 (10/01/2022 - 09/30/2026). No additional
dollars are being added or requested. Chair or Designee
authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
Management & Budget and Law & Justice Committees of
the Colville Business Council to authorize the Traditional
Territories Program to accept a Tribal Electric Boat Program
Grant in the amount of $1,137,000.00 from the Washington
State Department of Ecology to purchase (1) multi-purpose
electric vessel for use across traditional waters of the
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. All
contracts, grants, budgets, and awards will be submitted
through the administrative process for approval. Chairperson

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or Designee to sign all documents. No tribal dollars
associated.
CONFIDENTIAL

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Management & Budget Committee to approve Walker
Construction's additive Change Order #01 for the Nespelem
Longhouse Project in the amount of $53,915.00. Change
Order #01 includes: COP-01 Added Pier Footings at
Canopies; COP-2 Gravel Parking Lot for Community
Center; COP-05 ASI 005 Structural Revisions. Change
Order #01 will bring the new contract amount to
$20,720,507.00. Account #690-63410. Chairman or
Designee authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
Management & Budget and Law & Justice Committees to
approve and authorize the acceptance of the FY25 CTAS
Grant Award 15PJDP-25-GG-01474-TRIB in the amount of
$546,354.00. The grant will collaborate with Tribal and
Non-Tribal youth agencies, with a specific focus on
partnering with the Okanogan County Juvenile Department
(OCJD). Peacemakers Circle (PMC) will develop a data
system to track juvenile involvement among native youth &
evaluate outcomes using ancestral healing practices as an
intervention. Chairman or Designee authorized to sign
pertinent documents.
Management & Budget and Health & Human Services
Committees to accept amendment number six (6) to the
Washington State Department of Health Contract
TRB30675. This amendment increases the WIC contract
amount by $1,923.00 for the administration of the WIC
Program. Total contract amount not to exceed $250,713.00.
Chairman or Designee to sign all required documents.
Management & Budget and Fisheries Committees to accept
and approve budget modification in the amount of
$184,778.00, indirect of $15,604.00 for BPA ESA Law
Enforcement account 910626. This modification is to be
used to cover the budget for the rest of the year FY26.
Chairman or Designee authorized to sign pertinent
documents.
Management & Budget and Education Committees to accept
modification #17 in the amount of $170,146.00 for the FY
2026 BIA Tribal Scholarship. Funds are allocated to 25%
cost-share for three primary staff, Lucy Covington
Government Center building allocation costs, and the
remainder to Higher Education student grants for CTCR

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members. Chairman or Designee to sign all pertinent
documents.
Management & Budget and Health & Human Services
Committees to approve the Affiliation Agreement with the
University of Washington School of Dentistry which allows
the Colville Tribal Health Care Authority to be a training
site for dental students. No additional dollars required. Chair
or Designee authorized to sign all pertinent documents.
Management & Budget and Law & Justice Committees to
execute a Letter of Representation authorizing such
negotiations, with the understanding that any proposed
resolution shall remain subject to review and formal
approval by the Colville Business Council in consultation
with the Office of Reservation Attorney. Chair or Designee
authorized to sign all relevant documents.
Management & Budget and Community Development
Committees to rescind Resolutions 2024-546 and 2025-317,
and that Tribal Administration terminate contracts for Cody
Wells, Laurie Hite, and Francis Finley, Jr., with the
understanding that the Colville Fuels Board of Directors has
authorized its Chief Executive Officer to enter into new
contracts or employment relationships with those staff
members that currently remain working at the Coyote Ridge
Golf Course.
Law & Justice and Management & Budget Committees to
accept the FY25 CTAS Re-Entry Coordinator Grant award
15PBJA-24-GG-03209-TRIB in the amount of $424,623.00;
for 5 years (10/01/2024 - 09/30/2029). The Re-Entry
Coordinator will hold duties of monitoring inmates during
pre-release, while in transition and six-months following
their release from the CTCR Correctional Facility. The ReEntry Coordinator will assist the client in initiating the
reentry process via leadership through: Behavioral Health
Programs, Coordinating Mental Health, Substance Abuse
Counseling Services, Identifying Housing Needs,
Employment, Educational & Vocational Services, and
finding services to continue ongoing compliance with CTCR
Tribal Court Orders. Indirect dollars have been identified.
No matching funds required. Chairman or Designee to sign
all pertinent documents.
Law & Justice and Management & Budget Committees to
approve the contract between the Colville Tribal
Correctional Facility and Access Unlimited & Security Inc.
This contract is for new software for touchscreen controls
that will integrate with Milstone Software and a 1-year
Service Agreement. The total of the contract of for
$111,748.50. The Chairman or Designee shall sign pertinent
documents.

SPECIAL SESSION
April 23, 2026
Tabitha Parr, Executive Assistant
Page 10 of 11

9 FOR (JF, PT, AB, MF,
DS, RF, SZ, DB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
9 FOR (JF, PT, AB, MF,
DS, RF, SZ, DB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

9 FOR (JF, PT, AB, MF,
DS, RF, SZ, DB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

9 FOR (JF, PT, AB, MF,
DS, RF, SZ, DB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

9 FOR (JF, PT, AB, MF,
DS, RF, SZ, DB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED

2026-401.l&j.tg

2026-402.l&j

Law & Justice and Tribal Government Committees that the
attached letter to the Department of Revenue regarding
ESSB 5814 be approved. Chair or Designee is authorized to
sign the letter.
CONFIDENTIAL

9 FOR (JF, PT, AB, MF,
DS, RF, SZ, DB, NS)
0 AGAINST
0 ABSTAINED
9 FOR (JF, PT, AB, MF,
DS, RF, SZ, DB, NS)
0 AGAINST

2026-403.l&j

CONFIDENTIAL

0 ABSTAINED
9 FOR (JF, PT, AB, MF,
DS, RF, SZ, DB, NS)
0 AGAINST

2026-404.tg.nrc

CONFIDENTIAL

0 ABSTAINED
9 FOR (JF, PT, AB, MF,
DS, RF, SZ, DB, NS)
0 AGAINST

2026-405.tg

Tribal Government Committee to authorize Dayna Seymour
to apply for Washington State's Rural Health
Transformation Program Advisory Committee, with the
attached letter of support from the Confederated Tribes of
the Colville Reservation. Chairman or Designee authorized
to sign pertinent documents.

SPECIAL SESSION
April 23, 2026
Tabitha Parr, Executive Assistant
Page 11 of 11

0 ABSTAINED
8 FOR (JF, PT, AB, MF,
RF, SZ, DB, NS)
0 AGAINST
1 ABSTAINED (DS)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/documents/tribal%3Aconfederated_colville%3A01f3ca5c08d86c6e. Public record. Not legal advice.