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Gordon Belcourt, or Meekskimeeksskumapi, (1945 – July 15, 2013) was an American Blackfeet and Native American tribal executive and social advocate. A member of the Blackfeet Tribe, Belcourt served as the executive director of the Montana-Wyoming Tribal Leaders Council for fifteen years, from 1998 until his death in 2013. [1] [2] [3]
Earl Old Person (Blackfeet names Stu Sapoo, "Cold Wind", and Ahka Pa Ka Pee, "Charging Home"; [1] April 13, 1929 – October 13, 2021) was an American Indian political leader and the honorary lifetime chief of the Blackfeet Nation (Amskapi’Piikáni) in Montana, United States.
Gordon Belcourt (1945–2013), Executive Director of the Montana-Wyoming Tribal Leaders Council [19] Black Lodge Singers, powwow singers and drum group; Elouise P. Cobell (1945–2011), tribal treasurer and founder of Blackfeet Nation Bank. She identified mismanagement of trust land fees by the departments of Interior and Treasury, and sought ...
For five days, Republican Senate hopeful Tim Sheehy has kept silent as a growing number of Montana tribal leaders have come forward to condemn the racist remarks he made about members of the Crow ...
2.29 Wyoming. 3 Municipal offices. ... For tribal leaders, please go to that tribe's article. ... Representative for Montana house district 16 (2019–present) Angela ...
In 2001, the Crow Tribal Council by voice vote passed a measure to establish a three branch government. The chairman of the Crow Tribe: Name Term Notes Ralph Saco: 1920–1921 James Carpenter 1921–1927 William Bends: 1927–1934 Hartford Bear Claw: 1934–1938 Charles Yarlott: 1938–1941 Henry Pretty On Top: 1941–1946 Robert "Robbie ...
A tribal council was formed in response to the 1934 Indian Reorganization Act.They were the first tribes to organize a tribal government under the act. [10] Under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975, the tribal council was finally able to begin gradually taking over management of law enforcement, [17] justice, forestry, wildlife, and health and human services ...
Lame Deer, Montana, with about 4,000 residents, of which 92% are American Indian, is the capital of the Northern Cheyenne nation. Chief Dull Knife College is located there. To the west is Muddy, Montana, with about 600 residents, 94% American Indian, and further west Busby, Montana, with about 700 residents, 90% American Indian. Busby was the ...