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Facts about Tribes and Reservations

The Blackfeet Nation

The reservation is home to the Blackfeet tribe. Of the approximately 14,750 enrolled tribal members, there are about 7,000 living on or near the reservation. Nearly 27 percent of enrolled members are of three-fourths or greater Indian blood.

Location

The Blackfeet Indians are commonly thought to have acquired their name because of the characteristic black color of their moccasins, painted, or darkened with ashes. The Blackfeet Reservation is in northwestern Montana along the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Its one-and-a-half million acres are bordered on the north by Canada and on the west by Glacier National Park.

Economy

A manufacturing plant on the reservation produces pencils, pens, and markers. Major uses of the land are ranching and farming. The principle crops are wheat, barley, and hay.

There are eight major lakes and 175 miles of fishing streams. Tribal permits are required and guides are available through Fish, Wildlife & Parks. The tribe operates four campgrounds.

Points of Intrest

Museum of the Plains Indian, U.S. 89 Browning, MT (406) 338-2230.The museum exhibits the creative achievements of North American artists and craftspeople. A permanent exhibit displays artifacts of the Northern Plains Indians and two special galleries feature changing presentations. The museum also houses a gift shop.

Blackfeet Community College Browning

Blackfeet Historic Site Tour

Tours begin at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. departing from the Museum of the Plains Indian parking lot in Browning (unless alternative arrangements have been made for special tour groups).

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