Montana governor holds tribal leaders summit

Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer (D) hosted the 2008 tribal leader's summit at the state Capitol on Monday.

Schweitzer urged the eight tribes in the state to market their economic opportunities. He said reservations are an untapped source of labor.

Tribes raised their own concerns at the summit. They cited tribal colleges, water, energy and economic development as priorities.

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