In the heart of western Montana’s Flathead Indian Reservation is a unique Three Chiefs Cultural Center, originally named “The People’s Center,” owned and operated by the Salish, Kootenai and Pend d’Oreille Tribes.  

Three Chiefs Culture Center provides community education on traditional lifestyles and histories of the Salish, Kootenai and Pend d'Oreille people. We do this through Museum Exhibits, community presentations, craft classes and a gift shop that supports Native artisans—located on the beautiful Flathead Reservation in Montana. Our name respectfully represents and honors a Chief from each of our Tribes.

The original building, unfortunately, burned due to an arson-caused fire in September 2020. After extensive loss and recovery, the center staff chose to” rebrand” and move forward with the collections that survived.

The cultural center is temporarily housed in a log building built several years ago for Col. Doug Allard's first restaurant.

The Three Chiefs Culture Center is a vital place to encounter Native American culture. It is the place to experience the rich cultural heritage of the tribes, whose traditions and culture have been passed down orally from generation to generation since time began. As their lifestyles change with time and technology, they preserve and protect their heritage, history and culture.

Explore the artifacts and exhibits and hear the stories of their people in their own voices. Participate in their cultural activities, traditional arts and crafts, cultural education, native games, and other events reflecting the Tribes. Visit the Center Gift Shop, which has a beautiful collection of Native art.

Visitors can stay at the nearby Tribes' Kwataqnuk Resort and Casino, which offers lakeside accommodations that blend modern hospitality with cultural influences.