Coeur d’Alene Reservation, ID

I know - What’s a blogger. I didn’t know until last week when Carla and I attended training to become bloggers. In simple terms it is an awesome way to share information. What you are reading right now is a blog, and the author is called a blogger.

We are looking for people from around the Reservation Community to submit stories about what is going on. Anyone interested can contact Carla Marratt at 686-6803 or cmarratt@cdatribe-nsn.gov OR Donna Spier at 686-1641 or donnaspier@hotmail.com to learn how to be a blogger or to submit information for this site.

The Vision Launch was held on September 27th at the Plummer Community Center. Forty-five community members discussed the issues and concerns which came out of the Visioning Rally. These included a lack of support for educaiton, a lack of investment in the future of the community, a lack of community pride, a non-inclusive environment, a lack of connection between the communities, youth issues and concerns for young people, Tribal and local governments not working together, a lack of future for the children in the community, a division within the community, and a lack of relationships between people.

Four Action Teams were formed to work on issues so that the vision can become reality.

Communication and Leadership Team
Co-Chairs - Carla Marratt and Donna Spier

Community Pride Team
Co-Chairs - Kathy Kolar and Sister Dolores Ellwart

Community Vitality Team
Co-Chairs - Josh Arnold and Wilma Bob

Lifelong Learning Team
Co-Chairs - Dr. Chris Meyer and Gerald Green

On September 13, 2007 over 100 community members of all ages and backgrounds came together at the Long House in Worley to have a conversation about the future of our collective communities on the Reservation. In a word - WOW!

Read more about the Visioning Rally on the Visioning Rally page.

By the end of the night a new vision was created. That vision is below as well as on a separate page “The Vision”.

Coeur d’Alene Reservation communities are close-knit communities with tribal and local governments working in strong partnerships. We have open community conversations and full participation from our citizens. We are renowned for our progressive, cohesive and collaborative communities and self-supportive rural life. We have a strong belief in and support for education that provides for lifelong learning.

We have created vibrant bustling downtowns and a very diverse, progressive, and innovative small business sector. We have developed an abundance of savvy business people who cater to the multitude of recreational enthusiasts and passing visitors.