The People's Center exists to provide public education on aspects of traditional lifestyles and histories of the Salish, Pend d'Oreille and Kootenai people.

Throughout the year the Education Program offers demonstrations and history on traditional and contemporary life-ways.

Through Education Classes, gatherings, temporary displays, history presentations and the continued practicing of traditional events, The People's Center is insuring the perpetuation of their tribal culture.

The People's Center hosts a number of area schools and organizations throughout the year with museums tours, art, presentations, games and history. Native American Awareness Week is held every September for area schools to experience tribal history and culture. Registration is required.

Monthly scheduled activities are open and public is invited. These activities may include, beading, basketry, traditional outfit construction, movies, history presentations, Native Games, Tribal Language Classes and story telling.

Please call to register and get more information 406-675-0160.

EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

• Cultural Education Classes are open to the public. Everyone will be responsible for their own materials.
   
• Annual Camas Dig and Traditional Bake in June 2010
   
• Annual Artist Market and Social Pow-Wow in August 2010. Art market Friday and Saturday August 27-28 9am to 4pm daily. Pow-wow Saturday the 28, 2010 from 5pm to 9pm