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Salish and Kootenai Tribes get new chairman


The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of Montana have a new chairman.

James Steele Jr., 38, was elected chairman by the 10-member tribal council last Friday. He has served on the council since 2003 and used to work for the tribal health department.

Steele replaces Fred Matt, who lost his re-election bid in December.

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Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council elects chairman (AP 1/10)

Relevant Links:
Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes - http://www.cskt.org