<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4YT3wC_1H25VTDi00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4YT3wC_1H25VTDi00" width="1015" height="1200" ><figcaption>Chief Judge Brad Pluff witnesses Levi Hewankorn being sworn-in to Tribal Council as the Pablo representative. Elmo Representative Len TwoTweek and Arlee Representative Greg Dumontier look on. Kiersten Mahseelah</figcaption></figure>PABLO — On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Levi Hewankorn was sworn into the Pablo representative seat on the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council that had recently been vacant. Tribal Chief Judge Brad Pluff was there to witness and sign the documents.After being sworn in, Hewankorn gave a quick speech to the room, “I’m thankful to be handed this position, and I’m here for the people.” Then Sonny Burke dedicated a song on hand drum to the newly appointed councilman.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3IOkgJ_1H25VTDi00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3IOkgJ_1H25VTDi00" width="1015" height="1200" ><figcaption>Newly sworn-in Pablo council representative Levi Hewankorn speaks to attendess. Kiersten Mahseelah</figcaption></figure>The Council chambers were packed with locals and some of Hewankorn’s family who came to witness him sign the papers and immediately go into executive session as one on the council.Hewankorn has lived in Pablo for more than 30 years and brings over four decades of experience working for tribal programs and departments. His leadership background includes serving as a maintenance manager, along with extensive experience in forestry, fire control, and fish and game. He also serves on the Kootenai Elders Committee and is an Army veteran. Hewankorn has said his priorities include protecting cultural and treaty rights and preserving tribal heritage and ways of life.Hewankorn was appointed to fill the Pablo District Tribal Council seat after longtime representative Martin Charlo resigned October 20 during a removal hearing. Following the resignation, the Tribal Council formally declared the seat vacant. Council member Len Twoteeth later proposed Hewankorn, who had previously gone through the election process for the seat, as a replacement until the next election cycle. An immediate decision was delayed under the Council’s five-day rule before Hewankorn was ultimately selected to fill the vacancy.</div></body>

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PABLO — On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Levi Hewankorn was sworn into the Pablo representative seat on the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council that had recently been vacant. Tribal Chief Judge Brad Pluff was there to witness and sign the documents. After being sworn in, Hewankorn gave a...

CSKT Tribal Council Appoints New Pablo Representative

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PABLO — On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Levi Hewankorn was sworn into the Pablo representative seat on the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council t

CSKT Tribal Council Appoints New Pablo Representative

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