Little Shell in dispute over Great Falls office

Another schism has developed between the rival groups saying they are the leadership of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians, this time over use of an office space in Great Falls.

John Gilbert, chair of the council elected in 2010, said this morning his group has taken over and is in the process of re-opening the tribal office at 1626 6th Ave. N. in Great Falls.

"It's a shame to have it empty when it belongs to the Little Shell people, and we can use it, " he said.

John Sinclair, chair of the tribal council elected in 2009, said Thursday evening that the entry into the tribally owned...