Life at The Kalispel St. Ignatius Mission, Pend Oreille River
Father Adrian Hoecken there the entire time - June 10, 1844 until August 13, 1854.
Jesuits describe the chief of the Kalispels (Standing Grizzly Bear, Christened Loyola), as "by far the best chief I have ever known.”
- Chief gave up buffalo hunting making him poor.
- Chief eager to learn and teach the Catholic religion.
Brother McGean was in charge of the farm operations.
- The missionaries wanted the Indians to give up their so-called "nomadic" lifestyle to become farmers.
- Crucial part of the Jesuits' plan to civilize the Indians and for the Indians to be self-sustaining.