This is what Bothers us about Conservation Northwest, they try to make people think that this letter is from The Colville Tribal Chairman… But it is not!! It may have the Tribal Chairman’s name may be typed on here but Mike did not sign this letter! It is pretty sad that CNW seems to think it is Ok to claim that this is in fact from the Chairman. We seem to think that this is Fraud. what do you think?
Claim: Killing wolves violates the religion and/or rights of Native Americans
What is Known: Native American tribes vary in their cultures, religious views, and policies. Most tribes have their own sovereign, elected government that represents official interests. Conservation Northwest respects the sovereignty, rights and interests of Native American tribes and Canadian First Nations. In doing so, we respect the policies and positions of the elected governments representing the tribes whose territory is involved.
In this case, the Profanity Peak Pack roams the “north half” of land to which the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation have treaty rights. The 12 confederated tribes work through an elected council and the staff it directs. The position of the Colville tribes on this issue is explained in this letter from the tribal chairman. Further background on Colville wolf conservation and management programs is available in this article from Indian Country Today.
The Colville wolf management plan includes a wolf hunting season and wolf lethal removal actions if determined necessary by the tribes’ wildlife management subdivision. Other nations such as the Spokane Tribe of Indians have similar policies. Washington’s attorney general has also written a letter clarifying how the state recognizes tribal interests in this instance.
Source: Fact-checking the debate over the Profanity Peak Wolf Pack — Conservation Northwest