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 Board
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
General Manager of Public & Government Relations

Phil Haugen, Vice Chair
Chief Operating Officer, Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority

Jolene Seymour, Secretary/Treasurer
Contract/Finance Manager, Kalispel Natural Resource Department

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

Nick Pierre, Member
General Manager, Northern Quest Resort & Casino

Laurie Andrews, Member
Kalispel Tribal Elder
Meet the Staff

Jessica Pakootas, Executive Director Camas Path
