Idaho's 5 Federally Recognized Tribes: Shoshone-Bannock, Nez Perce, Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, Shoshone-Paiute

Yes—Idaho has five federally recognized tribes with reservations in the state:

1. Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

• Reservation: Fort Hall (544,000 acres, SE Idaho).
• Bands: Northern Shoshone, Bannock, Sheepeater.
• Economy: Gaming (Fort Hall Casino), agriculture, tourism.
• Culture: Annual Shoshone-Bannock Festival (August), powwow, language revival.

2. Nez Perce Tribe

• Reservation: Lapwai (770,000 acres, N. Idaho – extends to OR/WA).
• History: 1877 Flight (Chief Joseph); Wallowa homeland (OR) lost.
• Culture: Horse culture (Appaloosa), salmon fishing, nimíipuu language.
• Economy: Clearwater River Casino, fisheries, forestry.

3. Coeur d'Alene Tribe

• Reservation: Plummer (345,000 acres, Panhandle).
• Lake: Coeur d'Alene Lake – cultural heart.
• Economy: Coeur d'Alene Casino, golf, hospitality, farming.
• Language: Snchitsu'umshtsn (Salish) – revitalization program.

4. Kootenai Tribe of Idaho

• Reservation: Bonners Ferry (2,695 acres – small, N. Idaho).
• History: 1974 "War" (declared to gain recognition) – won federal status 1975.
• Culture: Sturgeon conservation, canoe revival, Ktunaxa language.
• Economy: Kootenai River Inn, casino, environmental services.

5. Shoshone-Paiute Tribes (Duck Valley)

• Reservation: Duck Valley (289,819 acres, ID/NV border).
• Bands: Western Shoshone, Northern Paiute.
• Economy: Ranching, farming, gaming (Owyhee).

State Recognition

Idaho formally recognizes these five. No state-recognized-only tribes.

Each tribe: sovereign nation, government-to-government with Idaho/US.