Welcome to the Northern Cheyenne Tribe

The Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation is located in present-day southeastern Montana, and is approximately 444,000 acres in size with 99% tribal ownership. We have approximately 12,266 enrolled tribal members with about 6,012 residing on the reservation.

ECONOMY

Major employers include the local schools, the federal government, tribal government, power companies and construction companies. The education system, farming, ranching and small businesses contribute to the economy.

POINTS OF INTEREST

Chief Two Moons Monument

This historic monument was built in 1936 in memory of Chief Two Moons, who participated in the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

Busby, MT

Chief Dull Knife College

Associate's degrees in the Arts and Sciences are offered, along with vocational programs. The John Woodenlegs Memorial Library is a part of the college. Food service, library and gift shops are open to the public.

Lame Deer, MT 406-477-6215 www.cdkc.edu
St. Labre Indian School and Museum

This school was established in 1884 by the Franciscan Order. The visitor center, Cheyenne Indian Museum and Gift Store are important showplaces of Cheyenne heritage and art. Ashland, MT 406-784-4500

TRIBAL GOVERNMENT

Constitution and By-Laws of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation The Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council consists of members elected from each of the following districts: Ashland, Birney, Busby, Muddy, and Lame Deer. The President and the members of the Tribal Council serve four year staggered terms.

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