The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (CCT) is a federally recognized tribal nation located in north-central Washington State. Comprising twelve distinct bands with ancestral ties to the Columbia Plateau region, the Colville Tribes represent one of the largest tribal nations in the Pacific Northwest.
Our History
The Colville Reservation was established by Executive Order in 1872, encompassing over 1.4 million acres of ancestral territory in Okanogan and Ferry Counties. The twelve bands — including the Nespelem, San Poil, Lakes, Colville, Okanogan, Methow, Chelan, Entiat, Wenatchi, Palus, Moses Columbia, and Nez Perce — each brought distinct languages, traditions, and relationships to the land.
Tribal Government
The Confederated Tribes are governed by the Colville Business Council (CBC), a fourteen-member elected body representing six districts across the reservation. The CBC is responsible for enacting tribal law, managing tribal assets, and representing tribal interests with federal and state governments.
CTFC’s Role
Colville Tribal Federal Corporation was established by the Colville Business Council as the economic development arm of the Tribes. CTFC operates under the authority of the CBC and is accountable to tribal members through the Council. The corporation’s business activities are designed to support tribal government operations, create employment for tribal members, and build long-term economic capacity for the Colville Nation.
For more information about the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, visit colvilletribes.com.