Kalispel Tribe, Commerce sign memorandum of understanding

CUSICK – Representatives from the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and Washington State Department of Commerce signed a historic memorandum of understanding on Dec. 5, 2024. By signing the MOU, Tribe Chairperson Glen Nenema, and Commerce Director Mike Fong established government-to-government relations in an agreement intended to remove administrative barriers, improve communications, implement culturally appropriative data privacy and security measures and more.

“For generations, we have worked to protect our sovereignty and ensure our values are reflected in the partnerships we build,” said Curt Holmes, Kalispel Tribal Council vice-chairperson and Kalispel Casino and Government Affairs executive director, in a press release. “This Memorandum of Understanding with the Washington State Department of Commerce is a meaningful acknowledgment of tribal sovereignty.”