Legal

The Legal Department provides legal advice and services to the Council, Departments and Enterprise to honor the Covenant by protecting Tribal sovereignty and Treaty right, promoting Tribal self-determination and self-governance. The Department, directed by the Attorney General, reports directly to the Tribal Council and works closely with other Departments and Enterprises to assist in achieving the Tribe's goals.

The Department coordinates with other governments in Ktunaxa Territory and surrounding areas, including other Ktunaxa governments, sister Indigenous Nations, Federal governments of the United States and Canada, and State and Provincal governments to promote Ktunaxa values and strengthen intergovernmental relations. The Legal Department acts as the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Law and Order Code (Kootenai Code) Reviser.

Department Contacts

William Barquin, Attorney General

wbarquin@kootenai.org

Pamela Rentz, Paralegal

prentz@kootenai.org