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LITTLE SHELL NEWS

PRESS RELEASE – Little Shell Tribe Announces Event Center & Resort to Foster Self-Suﬃciency and Support Tribal Citizens.

Little Shell Event Center & Resort – Driving Opportunity for the Future the Little Shell Tribe and Great Falls.

LITTLE SHELL MAY 2026 NEWSLETTER

DECENDANT VERIFICATION FORM

LITTLE SHELL 2023 ANNUAL REPORT

The Little Shell Tribe is excited to release its 2023 Annual Report and to celebrate our community’s collective achievements and resiliency. The Report includes information about many of the Tribe’s endeavors, program successes, community highlights, and achievements. In 2023, the Little Shell Tribe expanded programs and services to our members and fortified our foundation for future growth. This report is one way to reflect and share all those efforts. We are proud of the achievements the Tribe has made and look forward to continued investment and collaboration to ensure another prosperous year.

LITTLE SHELL EVENTS

JOIN US AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT!

The Little Shell Tribe will be at the Great Falls Planning Commission meeting as we take another step forward on the Good Medicine Housing project—and it would mean a lot to have supporters there with us.

Tuesday, April 28

🕒 3:00 PM

📍 Civic Center – Commission Chambers

2 Park Drive South, Great Falls

Good Medicine is about creating real housing opportunities for Little Shell families who need a stable place to live. Showing up, even just by being in the room, helps make that clear. Learn more about the Project and find answers to some common questions on our housing page https://montanalittleshelltribe.org/housing-program/

Response to Planning Commission Delay on Good Medicine Community Project

The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana has released a public statement following the recent Planning Commission hearing on the Good Medicine Community project.

While the Commission chose to delay its recommendation, the Tribe remains confident in the project and is committed to providing additional information to support an informed decision. The Good Medicine Community is designed to meet City standards, operate under City jurisdiction, and provide much-needed housing for the Great Falls community.

Read the full statement here.

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FREE MEALS

The Montana Food Bank Network has a food service program, to provide lunch for kids and teens 18 and under. No application, no registration. Text “food” to 877-877 or visit www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks to find a location near you.

Little Shell Tribal Council: Statement of Mnaadendimowin - Respect

The Elders Society has requested that we share with our Little Shell tribal members the Seven Grandfather Teachings principle of “Mnaadendimowin – Respect.” This traditional teaching tells us to live honorably in your actions towards all things. To honor all creation is to have respect. The Little Shell Tribal Council has instilled this principle by creating an inclusive and welcoming community.

Recently, we have seen Little Shell tribal members not abide by this important and traditional teaching. Instead, we have seen acts of bullying, belittling, and disrespect. We have seen tribal members hurt others by their inaccurate claims. This is not how our ancestors taught us to live honorably.

Article V, Section II of the Little Shell Constitution states that “[a]ny Indian of Pembina ancestry and one-quarter (1/4) degree Indian blood” is entitled to Little Shell tribal enrollment. This Constitutional clause requires two separate criteria for membership (1) lineage to a Pembina ancestor that can be found on the Roe Cloud Roll, McCumber Roll and/or the McLaughlin Report; and (2) at least one-quarter blood quantum from any federally or state recognized tribe. The Little Shell Tribal Enrollment Department has worked tirelessly to abide by our tribal laws and codes.

The Tribal Council will not tolerate attempts to tear us apart and divide us based on blood quantum and defining who is more “Indian.” All Little Shell tribal members belong. We must all follow the Seven Grandfather teachings of Mnaadendimowin – Respect. With Mnaadendimowin – Respect, we will remain a strong tribal community and we will continue to build a truly great tribal nation.