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Group works on saving languages at Rocky Boy
Mahchiwminahnahtik Chippewa and Cree Language Revitalization, or MCCLR, is working as a non-profit on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation to breathe new life in the tribe’s native languages. “It’s exciting, it’s really exciting,” MCCLR...
Obituary - Delores Lynn 'Lori' Parisian
Delores Lynn “Lori” Parisian, 55, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital Saturday, August 10, 2019. Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m. today, August 16, with a Rosary... Full story
Chippewa Cree Tribe declares state of emergency for Chippewa and Cree languages
Havre Daily News staff The tribal council at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation voted unanimously Thursday to declare an emergency for the native languages at the reservation. A press release from the nonprofit Mahchiwminahnahtik Chippewa and Cree...
Thousands celebrate culture at annual Chippewa Cree Celebration
The 2019 Chippewa Cree Celebration saw thousands of people from across the country and Canada joining in the festivities throughout the weekend on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation. "It's important to...
20th annual Youth Powwow takes a look at social issues
The Chippewa Cree 20th Annual Youth Powwow was underway in the summer heat Thursday and held two presentations for children to take in lessons about trauma, depression, suicide prevention, bullying,...
Supaman to share message of hope, resiliency at powwow
With mental health and substance abuse rising in the state, the Chippewa Cree Wellness Coalition has reached out for Crow Agency resident hip-hop artist Christian Parrish Takes the Gun, known professionally as Supaman, to speak Thursday at this year...
WebsitePowwow schedule set for Chippewa Cree Celebration at Rocky Boy
The 55th Annual Chippewa Cree Celebration at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation will be held this week. Wednesday, July 31 The day begins with the Opioid Response Gathering at 10 a.m. followed by the Kids’ Rodeo in the evening. The Kids’ Rodeo...
Rocky Boy has water problems, post says
The Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation announced on their Facebook page Thursday that the reservation is currently experiencing water source problems and is encouraging people who use water conservatively. “Box Elder...
Strike It Big: Down, but not out
What started as a celebration of competition and Native American heritage Sunday took a turn to near-tragedy during the third heat of Indian Relay Racing at the Great Northern Fair. A horse and rider...
Assistance available to make tiny tot regalia
People who are getting their kids age 6 and younger ready to compete in the tiny tots category of the Chippewa Cree Celebration powwow, Aug. 2-4, and the youth powwow, Aug. 1, are invited to the Box Elder Family Resource Center to make regalia. The...
Obituary - Lawrence W. Russette
Lawrence W. Russette, 57, passed away due to natural causes on Friday, July 5, 2019, in San Pedro, California. Wake services began at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 14, 2019, and will continue until his... Full story
Rocky Boy expands discussion of amending constitution
ROCKY BOY'S INDIAN RESERVATION - A potential constitutional amendment was among a number of items fielded by the Chippewa Cree Business Committee at its monthly council meeting Thursday morning....
Chippewa Cree Nation ponders constitutional amendment
ROCKY BOY'S INDIAN RESERVATION - Members of the Chippewa Cree Tribe came to a public meeting Tuesday evening at the Chippewa Cree Council Chambers on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation to discuss a...
Obituary - Jeffery Monico Puga
Jeffery Monico Puga passed away in Signal Hills, California on June 28, 2019. Graveside services have taken place at Rocky Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.... Full story
Obituary - Lowell Guy Oats
Lowell Guy Oats, 58, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Wake services began at 5:00 p.m. at his residence Sunday, June 16, 2019, and will continue until he... Full story
From the Courts: Federal Distrct Court - Box Elder man sentenced in domestic assault
From U.S. Attorney for District of Montana GREAT FALLS — A judge on Wednesday sentenced a Box Elder man to eight months in prison and three years of supervised release in the assault of his domestic partner on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation,...
Attorney General Fox appoints Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force
From the Office of Montana Attorney General HELENA — Following the recent passage of legislation to create a state missing indigenous persons task force, Attorney General Tim Fox today announced its members. Senate Bill 312, or the Looping in...
Rocky Boy's Project War Shield takes over Criminal Investigation Department
The Chippewa Cree Criminal Investigation Department at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation has new supervision, with Project War Shield Program Director Gary LaMere Jr. taking over as head of the department. “My main mission for criminal...
Cooney coming to Rocky Boy in Main Street Montana tour
Montana's lieutenant governor announced today he will be coming to Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation in June as part of his second tour in the Main Street Montana – Rural Partners Project. "Engaging...
Rocky Boy names students of the month
Press release Rocky Boy Schools has announced its March students of the month. "From Chippewa-Cree Twin Galaxy, a 'cheery' pulsating star, Si'mone Camper, is sighted," a release said. The STAR student...
Sweetgrass Society holds powwow for community
Traditional culture came together on the Montana State University-Northern campus Friday and Saturday when Northern's Sweetgrass Society held its annual powwow in the Armory Gymnasium. Sweetgrass... Full story
iResponse receives American Indian Business of the Year Award
A Rocky Boy business that helps tribes preserve and protect sacred tribal lands received a national award this week. National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, an American Indian business and economic development organization for Ind...
Shooting at Rocky Boy under investigation
Chippewa Cree Criminal Investigator Ed Long Knife said a shooting that was discovered at Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation is still under investigation. Long Knife said the victim, Joscayne Denny, 43, was in stable condition as of yesterday. He was...
