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Basketball Tournament Held in Fort Hall, Idaho
Tribal leader credits health turnaround for ability to run for office
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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A basketball tournament was held this spring in Fort Hall, Idaho. The event was significant for one participant, Blount, who had recently regained his health and energy, allowing him to successfully run for the Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board last fall.
Why it matters
The basketball tournament highlights the importance of community events and sports programs in tribal areas, which can provide opportunities for physical activity, social connection, and personal growth. Blount's story also demonstrates how improved health can empower individuals to take on leadership roles and make positive contributions to their communities.
The details
Blount credits his increased energy and health for allowing him to run for the Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board last fall. He says there was 'a lot of praying about it and talking to elders' as well as 'a lot of positive encouragement' that led him to pursue the position.
- The basketball tournament took place this spring in Fort Hall, Idaho.
- Blount successfully ran for the Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board last fall.
The players
Blount
A participant in the basketball tournament who recently regained his health and energy, allowing him to run for the Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board.
What they’re saying
“There was a lot of praying about it and talking to elders. There was a lot of positive encouragement.”
— Blount (northernplainsindependent.com)
“It gave me a new lease on life. My Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, gave me a second chance.”
— Blount (northernplainsindependent.com)
The takeaway
The basketball tournament in Fort Hall, Idaho, demonstrates the positive impact that community events and sports programs can have in tribal areas, empowering individuals like Blount to improve their health and take on leadership roles within their communities.
