"This is where I'm from. I want to help my people spiritually, economically, politically. The greatest accomplishment would be to see my people succeed, to see the younger people succeed. Here at tribal colleges, people are open to the differences between Native American culture and mainstream society. They teach you how to be able to survive and succeed in both worlds. That's what I love about this college."

Jason
Confederate Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Business, Salish Kootenai College

A business major with plans to embark on an entrepreneurial career, Jason knows the value of capital. He believes his tribe's greatest asset is its people. Smith's long-term plan is to help build the tribal infrastructure while simultaneously building businesses both on and off the reservation.