Office of Public Affairs.
The Office of Public Affairs serves as the primary point of contact with external media and coordinates the tribesâ governmental affairs activities at the state and national levels.The Office of Public Affairs works with several organizations - in press, private, governmental and consulting arenas. We are always striving to strengthen the mission of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and would love to contact you about feature stories or press releases.
Our Staff.

Public Affairs Manager, Echo Marshall. Echo has 24 years of experience, education and training in Marketing, Management, Public & Community Relations, Tribal government and external relations. She has a BBA in Marketing and Management and has worked in the Gaming and Hospitality industry.
Echo is an enrolled member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and resides on the Fort Hall Reservation with her family. She was formerly the Executive Marketing Director for the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel. Echo has been highly involved in the local East Idaho Chambers of Commerce and was the President of the Blackfoot Chamber. She is a graduate of Idaho State University and is currently pursuing her MBA from Western Governorâs University.
As the new Public Affairs Manager, she is responsible for advancing governmental affairs, media relations, promotions of the Tribes, positive communications with external entities and relationship building with key external stakeholders. She is the initial point of contact for all outside media and will maintain media communications for local and national markets.Â
Press Releases.
Michaud Road Fire Determined to be Electrical in Nature
September 11, 2023Officer Involved Shooting Results in One Male Deceased
September 7, 2023Rep. Simpson Announces September Mobile Office Hours – September 13 in Fort Hall
September 5, 2023Fish & Wildlife Department to Host Public Meeting for the Spring Creek Enhancement Project at Cable Bridge Boat Ramp
August 28, 2023All Press Releases
Upcoming Events.
Latest News.
Michaud Road Fire Determined to be Electrical in Nature
September 11, 2023Media Share:Â Fort Hall Housing Authority receives a $7,500,000 award to be used to build 30 housing units to increase the number of housing units available to AIAN families
September 8, 2023Officer Involved Shooting Results in One Male Deceased
September 7, 2023Calendar of Events
Events for August
28th

THHS Life Skills classes, Motivation Monday

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

THHS Open Group, Problem solving probation referral
Events for August
29th

Walk with CHR employees

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

Spring Creek Enhancement Project, public comment

THHS Virtual Community Prayer via ZOOM
Events for August
30th

EISF Native American Art Exhibitor registration

THHS Life Skills classes, Jump into Creativity Wednesday

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

Fort Hall Veterans meeting in the council chambers
Events for August
31st

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom
Events for September
1st

Pine Nut Gathering, City of Rocks

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom
Events for September
3rd

Pine Nut Gathering, City of Rocks

Blackfoot EISF Indian Relay
Events for September
4th

Pine Nut Gathering, City of Rocks

THHS Life Skills classes, Motivation Monday

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

Blackfoot EISF Indian Relay

THHS Open Group, Problem solving probation referral
Events for September
5th

Veteran Affairs, open office hours

Walk with CHR employees

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

THHS Virtual Community Prayer via ZOOM
Events for September
6th

THHS Life Skills classes, Jump into Creativity Wednesday

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

Brownfields Community Outreach with the EWMP

Fort Hall Veterans meeting in the council chambers
Events for September
7th

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

Blackfoot EISF Indian Relay

Indian Relay Dinner
Events for September
10th
Events for September
11th

THHS Life Skills classes, Motivation Monday

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

THHS Open Group, Problem solving probation referral
Events for September
12th

Walk with CHR employees

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

THHS Virtual Community Prayer via ZOOM

Culture Committee Meeting
Events for September
13th

THHS Life Skills classes, Jump into Creativity Wednesday

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

Parenting Class, bldg 240

Fort Hall Veterans meeting in the council chambers
Events for September
14th

Open House, 182 South Siler Road

Recovery Fest & Talent Show

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom
Events for September
16th
Events for September
17th
Events for September
18th

Fish Distribution

THHS Life Skills classes, Motivation Monday

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

THHS Open Group, Problem solving probation referral
Events for September
19th

Veterans Health Benefits Advisor Appointments at THHS

Veteran Affairs, open office hours

Walk with CHR employees

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

THHS Virtual Community Prayer via ZOOM
Events for September
20th

THHS Life Skills classes, Jump into Creativity Wednesday

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

Parenting Class, bldg 240

Fort Hall Veterans meeting in the council chambers
Events for September
21st

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom
Events for September
23rd
Events for September
24th
Events for September
25th

THHS Life Skills classes, Motivation Monday

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

THHS Open Group, Problem solving probation referral
Events for September
26th

Walk with CHR employees

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

THHS Virtual Community Prayer via ZOOM
Events for September
27th

THHS Life Skills classes, Jump into Creativity Wednesday

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

Parenting Class, bldg 240

Fort Hall Veterans meeting in the council chambers
Events for September
28th

Shoshone-Bannock Language Classes for Tribal Membership

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom
Events for September
29th

Waapi Kani – Addiction Support Group on Zoom

Fort Hall Indian Day Indian Relay
Events for September
30th
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