AIRWAY HEIGHTS, WA – November is Native American Heritage Month, and Northern Quest Resort & Casino will host a series of cultural events throughout the month. The program includes performances, vendors, and other activities highlighting Native traditions, history, and contributions to the community.
“Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor both the resilience and the achievements of our people,” said Nick Pierre, Kalispel Tribal Council Member and Northern Quest Resort & Casino General Manager. “Each year, this celebration continues to grow, and we’re excited welcome everyone to share in the traditions and culture that shape our community.”
Throughout Northern Quest, there will be performances, art, and cultural experiences featuring members of various tribes from across the U.S. and Canada. Kalispel culture will be featured in their restaurants, spa, and at the Windfall store, offering meaningful opportunities to reflect, learn, and celebrate these vibrant heritages.
Masselow’s Steakhouse, East Pan Asian Cuisine, Neon, Fatburger, and Qdoba will each feature special menu items inspired by the flavors of the Pacific Northwest, while La Rive Spa will offer the Kalispel Package, a restorative experience that honors traditional healing practices and the spirit of wellness.
For the second year, the Eastern Washington University football team honored the Kalispel Tribe by wearing helmets featuring “uł pql̓qeyn” (oo-th p-kill-cane), the word for “Eagles” in Salish, the native language of the Kalispel Tribe, on their helmets during the November 1, 2025, game against Sacramento State University. The Salish National Anthem was sung by Oakley Bluff, a 12-year-old Kalispel descendant and seventh-grade student at Cusick Junior/Senior High School, and Nick Pierre, Northern Quest Resort & Casino General Manager was presented with the game ball.
Northern Quest is hosting a variety of free and ticketed events throughout November, all of which are open to the public. Events include: a heritage dinner, live music, a cultural dinner at Kalispel Casino, a tribal artisan and vendor fair, a Native fashion show, dance championships, a Native paint class, and a beading and weaving cultural class. Tickets and more details can be found at www.northernquest.com/native-american-heritage-month.
