The Kalispel Indian community is a vibrant one, and the Pend Orielle River is centric to it. Provider of food, the river is now the source or electricity, for this tribe too. A few aspects of this community are Kalispel Tribal Utilities (KTU), the Northern Quest Resort and Casino and the Camas Welfare center. Here is more information about all aspects that drive the community forward. The Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority (KTEA), is responsible for the economic development of the region, and looks after the Tribe’s range of businesses.