University of Montana School of Journalism

A photo of Linda Watson shuffling through Little Shell Tribe enrollment applications.

Little Shell Tribe Sees Enrollment Surge Following Federal Recognition

Kevin Trevellyan

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

Tribal Affairs

Little Shell Portraits: Terrie LaRocque

After the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians gained federal recognition six months ago, students from the University of Montana School of Journalism…

Ekoo Beck looks through family photos with her grandma in Browning, Montana, 2020.

Tribal Affairs

Little Shell: Three Generations of Enrollment

After the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians gained federal recognition six months ago, students from the University of Montana School of Journalism…

Tribal Affairs

Little Shell Portraits: Iko’tsimiskimaki 'Ekoo' Beck

After the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians gained federal recognition six months ago, students from the University of Montana School of Journalism…

Little Shell tribal members greet each other at an event.

Government & Politics

Little Shell Members Use Social Media, Genealogy, Events To Connect

After the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians gained federal recognition six months ago, students from the University of Montana School of Journalism…

A photo of the outskirtks of Little Shell of Chippewa Indian Reservation.

Tribal Affairs

Little Shell Nationhood Passes Six Month Mark

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

A photo of John Gilbert taken on March 22, 2020.

Tribal Affairs

Little Shell Portraits: John Gilbert

After the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians gained federal recognition six months ago, students from the University of Montana School of Journalism…