Statutes | Kalispel Tribe Law and Order Code Chapter 7 § 7-1 § 7-1.01 | 2020
This Kalispel Youth Code serves to recognize the special rights of Indian parents with regard to their youth. In addition, it recognizes the Tribes interest in the well-being of its youth, which is equal to, but distinct from the interest of parents. This chapter further provides a process for the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to protect and assist children and families. While the Tribe has always served this function, the purpose of this Code is to provide a framework for individuals and agencies outside the Tribe to understand how to work with the Tribe to protect and assist their most precious resource, their children. An additional goal is to better coordinate tribal services offered to children and families.