Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians

For the first time, Little Shell members will have guaranteed access to health services — and see their culture reflected in the offerings.

Opening a clinic was one of the Little Shell Chippewa’s first priorities after becoming federally recognized in 2019.

A lawsuit filed by five tribal nations and 18 individuals alleges the state of Montana has failed to ensure that K-12 public schools are teaching Indigenous history and culture.

Last week, the Little Shell Tribal Council announced a new food sovereignty program to help out tribal members all over the state of Montana. The program will raise cattle and grow vegetables to provide healthier diets for their community.

The Little Shell Chippewa and Chippewa Cree along with two other tribes have settled a case decades in the making about how much compensation the descendants of the Pembina Chippewa are entitled to.

The State of Montana has taken the first step in a process to transfer operational management of a state park to the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

As the newest federally recognized tribe, the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana is starting from scratch to deliver health care to members. While COVID-19 has been devastating, it has sped up the tribe's ability to build a clinic. Yet, lacking a reservation, the tribe faces challenges reaching its scattered members.

The Little Shell Tribe saw their highest voter turnout yet for tribal elections.

Montana State University celebrated American Indian Heritage Day on Sept. 25 with a guest lecture from Henrietta Mann, a nationally recognized Cheyenne elder. It was part of celebrations on campuses across the state.

Roughly six months ago, the federal government officially recognized the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians as a sovereign nation. It was national…