Chief Allan
Tribal Chairman
Coeur d'Alene Tribe
Coeur D'Alene, ID USA
“You can do anything if you believe in it and your heart's in the right place.”
Videos
By Roadtrip NationChief Allan
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Grew up with high rates of poverty, alcoholism on the reservation.
He loved his home, but was "scared of it"; saw multiple friends die from alcohol-related accidents.
Knew schooling could be his way out; was the first person from his family to graduate from college.
Made it a point to "hang out with everybody" at school, learn about as many different cultures he could, educate others on his background.
Got a degree in political science because he knew he "always wanted to help his people advance to the next step."
Was sent to Washington D.C. to work for a nonprofit that advocated for Native Americans on the hill.
Realized that the "work" needed to be done back home; D.C. was a bit out of touch from the reservations.
Came back and was elected to tribal council, chosen for chairman three years later.
Education
High School
Career
Tribal Chairman
I work to expand opportunities for economic development, education, and public health in the tribal community.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Government
Politics
Helping People
Hurdles
Challenges I Overcame
Drugs / Addiction
Interviewed By
Vancouver, Canada - Jackson Hole
The team drives into Canada to meet Heather Cameron, prop stylist and story producer, in Vancouver, British Columbia, to discover how she created her own path in life, combining nature, home, beauty, and photography. From there, they travel to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, where they have a chance encounter with cowboy and horse trainer, Grant Golliher of the Diamond Cross Ranch, who challenges them to face their fears and discover more about themselves.
