Government shutdown hits Fort Belknap

With the federal government shutdown entering its third week, Fort Belknap Indian Community’s contingency plan went into effect Sunday, impacting workers and services at the reservation.

“I really appreciate the cooperation and commitment that all my tribal employees have demonstrated during this shutdown issue,” Fort Belknap’s Chief Administrative Officer Delina Cutstherope said Friday.

She added that she believes that the Fort Belknap community wouldn’t be as strong as it is and provide the services that is does without the employees.

“I think that they do an excellent job at the work that t...