Rocky Boy Indian Reservation
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The Rocky Boy Indian Reservation is an Indian reservation of the Chippewa-Cree tribe located in the U.S. state of Montana. The smallest reservation in the state, it was created in 1916 and is located in Hill County and Chouteau County in northern Montana about 40 miles from the Canadian border. It has a total land area of 443.983 km² (171.423 sq mi), which includes extensive off-reservation trust lands. The population was 2,676 at the 2000 census. Its largest community is Box Elder, although a small part of it actually extends off reservation land. Rocky Boy's unusual name came about from a mistranslation of the name of a tribal leader, whose name meant something akin to Stone Child. The Reservation is governed by the Chippewa-Cree Tribal Council, which is currently chaired by John "Chance" Houle.
Contents |
[edit] Chippewa Cree Tribal Council
[edit] CCT Tribal Chairman
[edit] John "Chance" Houle
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| CCT Vice-Chairman | Brian "Kelly" Eagleman |
| Council Member & Representative District #32 | Jonathan Windy Boy |
| Council Member | Raymond "Jake" Parker |
| Council Member | Harlan Baker Gopher |
| Council Member | Russell "Rusty" Gopher |
| Council Member | Ken Writing Bird |
| Council Member | Donavan Stump |
| Council Member | Rick Morsette |
[edit] Northern Winz Casino
Ground was broke on May 11, 2006 and construction has began at Highway 87 where the casino is set to be located. The casino is now open to all! The grand opening ceremony for tribal members was February 21, 2007 the regular grand opening is on March 30. CCT Website
[edit] Religion at the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation
[edit] Lutheran
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America has long maintained a mission at the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation, and the church there is known as Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
[edit] Roman Catholic
The Roman Catholic Church also has a church, called St. Mary's Catholic Church, established at the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation.
[edit] First Indian Baptist Mission Church
The mission was established in late 1999. The Church building was erected in June, 2002 on the Rocky Boy Indian Reservation.
[edit] Communities
- Agency (most, population 296)
- Azure
- Boneau
- Box Elder (most, population 748)
- Parker School
- Saint Pierre
- Sangrey
[edit] Contacting the Chippewa Cree Tribe
You can contact the Chippewa Cree Tribe through:
mail:
Chippewa Cree Tribe
Rural Route 1 Box 544
Box Elder, MT 59521
phone:
(406) 395-4282
fax:
(406) 395-5854
[edit] See also
- Fort Assiniboine
- List of Indian reservations in the United States
- Rocky Boy High School
- Bear Paw Ski Bowl
[edit] External links
- Chippewa Cree Tribe's Official Website
- Constitution & By-Laws of the Chippewa Cree Tribe
- Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Official site
[edit] References
- Rocky Boy Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land, Montana United States Census Bureau
