Spokane Tribe of Indians

What Spokane Tribe of Indians does

The Spokane Tribe of Indians is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government established in 1881 and headquartered in Wellpinit, Washington. The tribe serves approximately 2,900 enrolled members through an integrated portfolio of government services and tribal-owned enterprises, employing 479 staff as of January 2023. Its operations span gaming (Spokane Tribe Casino and the newer Mistequa Casino Hotel), broadband telecommunications (Sp'q'n'i? Broadband Services), eleven incubated tribal businesses under Spokane Tribal Enterprises, and extensive natural resource programs covering fisheries, forestry, wildlife, and water quality.

Core technical assets include a Fiber-to-the-Home and middle-mile broadband network under construction via a $16M+ Washington State Broadband Office grant layered with $3.4M in ARPA funding, GIS-based natural resource mapping using ArcGIS Pro, a triploid rainbow trout hatchery producing approximately 795,000 fish annually, and the federally certified Spokane Tribe Preservation Program (STIPP) archival repository. The Northern Pike suppression program, recognized with a 2023 BIA Invasive Species Award, demonstrates specialized aquaculture and environmental management capabilities.

The revenue model combines transactional gaming income, recurring broadband subscriptions, transaction-based timber sales, and substantial federal and state grant funding (over $6.5M annually for fisheries and natural resources alone, plus one-time broadband grants aggregating ~$19.4M). Services are delivered through a direct-to-consumer model via tribal government offices, two physical casino-hotel properties, and reservation-based infrastructure. Governance was restructured under a new tribal constitution ratified in June 2022, and the tribe's regulatory position was reinforced by the Ninth Circuit's 2021 affirmation of gaming rights within aboriginal territory.

Name

Spokane Tribe of Indians

Legal name

Spokane Tribe of Indians

Website

https://spokanetribe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Spokane Tribe of Indians is a federally recognized sovereign tribal government headquartered in Wellpinit, Washington, serving approximately 2,900 enrolled members through gaming, broadband, natural resource programs, and eleven tribal enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Government Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Timber Tract Operations (11311), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Forestry (800), Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/First Nations Casino Operations (MPAEAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tribal/Indigenous Casino Hotels (THAGAJAE), Indigenous & Community Cultural Institutions (THAJADAK)

Keywords

• Tribal government services
• Casino gaming operations
• Broadband internet services
• Natural resources management
• Cultural preservation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellpinit

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Casino/Gaming Operations: The tribe operates two casinos: Spokane Tribe Casino and Mistequa Casino Hotel. Gaming revenue supports tribal government operations and community services. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the tribe's right to game within its aboriginal territory.
2. Broadband/Telecommunications: Sṕq́ńiʔ Broadband Services provides internet service to reservation residents, funded through grants and service fees.
3. Timber Sales: Timber harvesting from tribal forest lands through managed timber sales including tribal and allotted timber sales.
4. Eleven Tribal Enterprises: Spokane Tribal Enterprises incubates eleven tribal businesses providing economic opportunities and business development for tribal members.
5. Federal and State Grants: Major grant funding from BPA ($2M+ for fisheries), BIA ($1.6M+ water reuse, $200K invasive species), EPA ($262K+ Columbia River), BOR ($500K+), totaling over $6.5M annually for fisheries and natural resources programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Spokane Tribe of Indians operates as a sovereign tribal government providing gaming operations (two casinos), tribal broadband internet services, natural resource management (fisheries, hatchery, forestry), cultural preservation services, public transit, and a portfolio of eleven incubated tribal enterprises. It also delivers government services including healthcare, education, housing, social services, and public safety to approximately 2,900 enrolled tribal members across the Spokane Indian Reservation in northeastern Washington.

Product overview

The Spokane Tribe of Indians operates a diversified portfolio of government services and tribal enterprises. Core offerings include gaming operations (Spokane Tribe Casino and Mistequa Casino Hotel), broadband internet services (Sp'q'n'i? Broadband Services), and Spokane Tribal Enterprises which has incubated eleven tribal businesses. The Tribe also operates natural resource programs including the Spokane Tribal Hatchery Program producing rainbow trout, Fisheries Program focused on salmon reintroduction and sturgeon recovery, and the Preservation Program (STIPP) managing cultural resources. Additional services include transit (The Moccasin Express), health and human services, education programs, and public safety. The organization functions as both a tribal government and economic development entity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spokane Tribe Casino: Tribal casino operated by the Spokane Tribe of Indians offering gaming and entertainment services
• Mistequa Casino Hotel
• Spokane Tribal Enterprises
• Sp'q'n'i? Broadband Services
• SIHA
• Spokane Tribe Preservation Program (STIPP)
• Spokane Tribal Fisheries

Products and services

• Sp'q'n'i? Broadband Services Tribal internet service provider offering Fiber-to-the-Home and Middle-Mile broadband access to the Spokane Indian Reservation, built out through Washington State Broadband Office grant funding.
• Spokane Tribe Casino Gaming and entertainment facility operated by the Spokane Tribe providing casino gaming experiences to visitors on the Spokane Indian Reservation.
• Mistequa Casino Hotel Casino and hotel facility operated by the Spokane Tribe offering gaming and hospitality services in the Chewelah area.
• Spokane Tribal Enterprises Business development entity that has incubated eleven tribal enterprises providing economic opportunities for tribal members, operating businesses with leading industry practices.
• Spokane Tribal Hatchery Program Fish hatchery producing rainbow trout for Lake Roosevelt Net Pens, Spokane Arm releases, and reservation lakes stocking; produces approximately 750,000+ triploid trout annually using water reuse systems and modern aquaculture techniques.
• Spokane Tribal Fisheries Program Natural resources program focused on fisheries management, Northern Pike suppression, White Sturgeon recovery, Chinook salmon reintroduction, and water quality monitoring in Lake Roosevelt and the Spokane River.
• Spokane Tribe Preservation Program (STIPP) Cultural preservation program managing archival records, conducting cultural resource management, and providing federally certified repository services for tribal heritage materials.
• The Moccasin Express Free bus service for the Spokane Indian Reservation operating Monday through Friday from 6:00am to 7:00pm providing public transit for tribal community members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced over 6 million fish annually through tribal hatchery program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Colville Confederated Tribes (CCT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership on fisheries management, Northern Pike suppression, and Columbia River Treaty participation. Joint monitoring and enforcement activities in shared waters.
• Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-management partner for Lake Roosevelt fisheries, sharing data collection, sampling sites, and participating in joint surveys and fall Northern Pike suppression efforts.
• Upper Columbia United Tribes (UCUT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative tribal partnership for Phase 2 Implementation Plan, salmon reintroduction, and regional natural resources coordination including Columbia Basin Collaborative participation.
• Avista UtilitiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAvista provides environmental mitigation funding for water quality impacts from Spokane River projects ($257K annually), grid hardening coordination, and joint employment opportunities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Muckleshoot Indian Tribe: Washington state federally recognized tribe operating Muckleshoot Casino, one of the larger tribal gaming operations in the Pacific NW. Comparable sovereign gaming enterprise and tribal government services in the same state regulatory environment.
• Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe: Washington state federally recognized tribe operating 7 Cedars Casino and similar government, gaming, and natural resource operations. Comparable sovereign tribal enterprise model of comparable scale and operational complexity.
• Coeur d'Alene Tribe: Federally recognized tribe in the Idaho Panhandle region with gaming operations at Circling Raven Golf Club and similar sovereign government structure. Comparable regional Pacific NW tribal government with diversified enterprises and natural resource programs.
• Snoqualmie Indian Tribe: Washington state federally recognized tribe operating Snoqualmie Casino. Comparable sovereign tribal gaming enterprise and government services in the Pacific NW operating under similar federal recognition framework.
• Colville Confederated Tribes: Federally recognized tribal government in northeastern Washington operating as core fisheries partner with Spokane Tribe, sharing Lake Roosevelt waters and co-managing Northern Pike suppression. Similar diversified operations spanning gaming, natural resources, and government services in the same region.
• Lummi Nation: Washington state federally recognized tribe operating Silver Reef Casino and various natural resource programs including fisheries. Comparable sovereign tribal government with diversified gaming and natural resource operations in the Pacific NW.
• Puyallup Tribe of Indians: Washington state federally recognized tribe operating Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino. Comparable sovereign gaming operations and diversified tribal enterprises in the Pacific NW with similar regulatory and federal funding dynamics.
• Tulalip Tribes: Washington state federally recognized tribe operating Tulalip Resort Casino and Quil Ceda Creek Casino. Comparable sovereign tribal government with major gaming operations, broadband services, and diversified enterprises.
• Yakama Nation: Large federally recognized Pacific NW tribe with extensive natural resource operations, gaming (Yakama Nation Legends Casino), fisheries, and government services. Comparable sovereign tribal operations across similar domains including salmon restoration and forestry.
• Kalispel Tribe of Indians: Neighboring federally recognized tribe in northeastern Washington operating Northern Quest Resort & Casino and Camas Center for Community Wellness. Comparable sovereign tribal government with gaming, economic development, and natural resource operations in close proximity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/spokanetribe
• Facebookfacebook.com/SpokaneTribe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spokane-tribe-of-indians

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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