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From the Archives - Aug. 27, 2020

From the Archives | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 4 years, 8 months AGO
by From the Archives
| August 27, 2020 1:00 AM

The Kutenai Indians (Kootenai Tribe of Idaho) settled in the Kootenai Valley. The people moved about, to different encampments, depending on the level of the Kootenai River. When leaving a camp, large stone tools were left at the site for use when the people returned. Many men and women carried with them the smaller tools they needed for daily activities.

The most common small tools used by the Kutenai include a variety of multipurpose knives with flaked flint blades, bone or slate awls, and knapped stone scrapers and arrows. This photo shows a few of the artifacts from the Brant Collection in the Kootenai Exhibit at the Museum.

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Although the museum remains closed, every Tuesday (through September) from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., there will be a sidewalk sale. Items to be sold are the 2021 Historical Calendar — $5; Badger Tales (on a thumb-drive) — $10/$15; Re-Rites notepads made from recycled paper — $3/$5, and a few “free items.” Come down to the front of the museum building on Tuesdays and say “Hello.” Thank you for your continued support!

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Visit the website at www.boundarycounty museum.org or the Museum’s Facebook Page for historical photos and stories, and to see upcoming events. Or we can be reached at doyouremember@meadowcrk.com or telephone 208-267-7720.

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The Kutenai Indians (Kootenai Tribe of Idaho) settled in the Kootenai Valley. The people moved about, to different encampments, depending on the level of the Kootenai River. When leaving a camp, large stone tools were left at the site for use when the people returned. Many men and women carried with them the smaller tools they needed for daily activities.

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