Camas Foundation Board

The Camas Foundation Board is a 501(c)(3) charitable foundation created by the Kalispel Tribe to focus on  programming that improves the wellness of our Tribal Members and surrounding communities.

Camas Foundation
P.O. Box 299
Usk, WA 99180
509.447.7432
tmacarthur@kalispeltribe.com

Meet the Board

Each member of the board is an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member

Board Members are appointed by the Kalispel Tribal Council and consist of 7 Tribal Members. The Camas Foundation’s focus is on strengthening the Salish language, preserving Kalispel culture, and the overall education of the Kalispel People.

Curt Holmes, Chairman

Executive Director of Public & Government Affairs, Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Kalispel Tribal Member

Phil Haugen, Vice Chair

Chief Operating Officer, Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority, Kalispel Tribal Member

Shirley Blackbear, Member

Executive Director of Human Resources, Northern Quest Resort and Casino, Kalispel Tribal Elder

Stan Bluff, Member

Language Adviser, Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Kalispel Tribal Elder

Kim Swennumson, Member

Director of Finance, Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Kalispel Tribal Member

Louie Bluff, Member

HR Manager, Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Kalispel Tribal Member

Byron Treetop, Member

Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice, Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Kalispel Tribal Member

Shantel Nydegger, Member

Executive Director of TGA, Kalispel Tribe of Indians, Kalispel Tribal Member

Meet the Staff

Tammy MacArthur, Executive Assistant