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Shelly Fyant

Eagle Woman

A member of the Bitterroot Salish, former Chairwoman of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, and the Democratic incumbent for House District 91.

Growing up in Arlee

I grew up on a ranch in Arlee which helped shape my work ethic. My parents also taught me service to the community through their examples. I raised 4 adult sons, have 7 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters.

I will work hard to preserve the Last Best Place for these future generations so they can enjoy the fishing, hunting and camping lifestyle that helped form my values.

I am passionate about preserving and protecting Montana and its resources for future generations.

Representative Shelly Fyant

Tribal and public service

I led community-improvement efforts and as Chairwoman of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, I applied my values to working with Montana Governors, state and federal leaders, and influential national and regional organizations and businesses. My career demonstrates a commitment to serving the community.

  • Established an Incident Command System with Lake County Commission Chairman Bill Barron during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Currently serves as Food Sovereignty Chair for the Arlee Community Development Corporation.
  • Tribal council work included the Bison Range return, the Kerr Dam purchase, and the Cultural Waterways Ordinance protecting the Flathead River.
  • Fifteen years at Kicking Horse Job Corps Center developing career training for youth ages 16 to 24.
  • Service with the U.S. Forest Service.
  • Helped establish the Three Chiefs Cultural Center.

LEGISLATIVE RECORD

69th session committees

I have proven leadership experience in the MT State Legislature during the 69th session. I served on the State Administration and Veterans Affairs; Local Government; Energy, Technology and Federal Relations; and Legislative Administration Committees during the session. Interim Committees include Education and the State Tribal Relations Committee.

The campaign commissions new work from Native artists each cycle, and each artist is asked to incorporate Shelly’s Indian name, which translates to Eagle Woman, and something representing the Bitterroot Salish.

Artwork: Antoine Sandoval, the artist for 2026. The 2024 ledger piece was by Aspen Decker, an award winning artist, produced by JM2.

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