Addressing the Top Issues
Priority resolutions, built upon the CSKT mission and vision, were adopted by Tribal Council in 2021 and 2022 to identify the top issues for the Tribal government to address. While Tribal programs already work in these areas, resources are being consolidated from the entire government to work towards unified, identifiable goals. Major efforts have begun to further implement these priority areas.
The authority to make binding resolutions comes from Article VI, Section 1(a) of the CSKT Constitution, which states that Tribal Council is empowered to regulate the uses and disposition of tribal property, to protect and preserve tribal property, wildlife, and natural resources of the Confederated Tribes, to cultivate Indian arts, crafts, and culture, to administer charity, and to protect the health, security, and general welfare of the Confederated Tribes.
Each resolution aligns with the Tribes’ Vision and Mission, and signifies the Tribes’ desire and commitment to focus resources on each issue for the health, security, and general welfare of the Tribes and its members.
Cultural Values
Resolution No. 21-085 to signify the Tribes’ desire and commitment to fully integrating traditional cultural values and languages into the daily life of individuals within the reservation consistent with the Tribes’ mission and vision.
Business Ownership
Resolution No. 21-086 to foster business ownership among membership consistent with the Tribes’ mission and vision.
Homelessness
Resolution No. 21-087 proclaiming homelessness as a risk to the health, security, and general welfare of the Tribes and directing necessary resources.
Opportunities
Resolution No. 21-094 to facilitate the right earning opportunity or job for every member who wants one consistent with the Tribes’ mission and vision.
Hunger
Resolution No. 21-090 proclaiming hunger as a risk to the health, security, and general welfare of the Tribes and directing necessary resources to achieve food security.
Climate
Resolution No. 23-016 proclaiming climate change as a risk to the health, security and general welfare of the Tribes and directing necessary resources for climate change planning, mitigation and adaption, and to integrate resource sustainability and climate change mitigation and adaption management throughout tribal government operations.
Addiction
Resolution No. 21-089 proclaiming addiction as a risk to the health, security, and general welfare of the tribes and directing necessary resources.
Mental Health
Resolution No. 21-088 proclaiming mental illness as a risk to the health, security, and general welfare of the tribes and directing necessary resources.