Alexander Farnstrom

This flowing bed of water is filled with memories, alive with movement, and a provider of life, according to Tony Incashola, Director of Salish and Pend d’Oreille Culture Committee. “The river symbolizes the life line of who we are as people,” Incashola said. “We all need water, everything needs water to survive.”When Incashola was younger, he spent a majority of his summers camping along the river with his family. He would resort to the river for not only fish, but also the bitterroot, medicinal plants, and plenty of other necessities. “The river was our provider,” Incashola said. “It is the reason we were able to camp for long periods of time.”The resources the Flathead River provides are endless to Pend d’Oreille, Salish and Kootenai people. Present day, Incashola is involved in educating the public about the importance the waterway still has on the Tribes’ culture and how they can help preserve the environment. On May 10 and 11 the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes held the 30th annual River Honoring, which gathers area youngsters for lessons in river awareness and land use ethics. More than 1,200 fourth and fifth grade students got the opportunity to listen to tribal elders speak about the history of the Flathead River, watch how wildlife is impacted by pesticides, and learn the importance of not leaving a trail of garbage while camping. “Our hope is that these kids will learn first-hand how to take care of the land,” Information and Education Specialist Germaine White said. “We want them to leave with that stewardship.”This year sisters Dorothy and Virgie Woodcock and the Arlee EAGLES Club were honored for doing their part in preserving the Flathead River. The Polson Middle School EAGLES Club, made up of seventh and eighth graders, was another group of individuals that set a positive example throughout the day. The group picked up trash along the river and recycled the rubbish left b...

What I've learned, is that the playlists you listen to while you get ready for work make all of the difference. You might think you need to start the day with some smooth, easy listening, but what you really need are high energy jams that get your blood going. If you blast a Beyoncé song first thing in the morning, you're going hop out of bed with enough energy to take on the day. You're not going to sit there, resisting the beat and swag, while you cradle your phone. You're going to want to throw the covers off your body and take over the world. That's how you should feel everyday! But the truth is we feel differently each day. Sometimes, some of us wake up with crippling anxiety, sometimes some of us wake up with dread, and sometimes some of us wake up exhausted at the sheer amount there is to accomplish during the day. So there isn't just one, universal workweek morning playlist. That's why I've put together this list of a variety of different playlists for the variety of different ways you might wake up on any given morning. When You Need To Be A Badass In The OfficeIf you've got a big meeting or presentation coming up, you'll need to psych yourself up for it with these powerhouse jams. Listening to this kind of music will make you feel like the diva you are inside. Go into the office and slay. When You're Terrified About Your Performance Review Sometimes it's hard to tell how you're doing at work. The uncertainty can really haunt you and make it hard to get excited about going to work. No matter what you learn about your performance during a review, it's not a final judgment on what kind of professional you are. There's always room to improve and adjust your performance and you can totally handle it. When You Need To Be Reminded That There's More To LifeIf you don't love your job, you can find a new one. If you think you've chosen the wrong career path, you can choose a new one. Work is important, but it's not everything. This adventure playlist will remind you that there's so much else out there, and...