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EXPLORE INDIAN COUNTRY Scenic. Sacred. Storied. WELCOME TO INDIAN COUNTRY Table of Contents Road Trips Welcome Warrior Trail Highway....................5 A northwestern state of breathtaking mountain ranges and rolling prairie lands, scattered with colorful Peaks and Valleys.........................6 Sleeping Buffalo Trail....................7 wildflowers and golden wheat fields, and set with scenic backdrops of bright blue skies, Montana is a dream destination for unforgettable experiences and outdoor fun. Reservations Blackfeet.......................................9 Traditional Societies Crow............................................10 Home to seven Indian reservations and the state-recognized Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians, there is a total of twelve tribal nations that are either federally or state recognized in We invite you to create a new Flathead......................................11 Montana. The seven federally recognized tribal nations have been granted tribal sovereignty, vision of Native Americans, and Fort Belknap................................12 which means they have the authority to govern themselves, with some limitations. These tribal open yourself up to the rich and Fort Peck.....................................13 homelands have miles and miles of unspoiled landscapes with sweeping views and hidden time-honored cultures behind the Little Shell Tribe...........................14 treasures waiting to be discovered. We encourage you to journey off the beaten path to explore traditions and customs that have Northern Cheyenne.....................15 been passed down from generation unique sights, buy local authentic arts and crafts, taste Native American cuisine and experience Rocky Boy’s.................................16 to generation. Indigenous people are the splendor and beauty of the tribal nations across Montana. taught that tribal elders carry wisdom Culture and Tradition in their minds and culture in their hearts. Different ceremonies hold Buffalo........................................17 various meaning, from the spiritual ............................18 Arts and Crafts sundance to the celebratory powwow. CENTRAL MISSOURI RIVER ......................19 COUNTRY Powwow Etiquette CANADA MONTANA CANADA Everything in nature is sacred in GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Browning Native American culture, and tribal Havre Whitefish FORT PECK Plan Your Trip Libby BLACKFEET Shelby RESERVATION people show the utmost honor and RESERVATION Malta ROCKY BOY’S FORT BELKNAP Kalispell Essex RESERVATION RESERVATION Glasgow Culbertson respect for all living creatures. Events........................................20 Wolf Point .............22 Sydney Trip Planning Resources St. Regis FLATHEAD RESERVATION Great Falls Come see for yourself all that the Glendive Native American culture has to offer. Lewistown GLACIER Missoula Go beyond the cinematic version COUNTRY Helena Miles City seen on television and in movies, and feed your soul by experiencing Butte the many tribal communities, diverse Bozeman Billings Crow Agency cultures and history of this vast, CROW NORTHERN SOUTHWEST RESERVATION CHEYENNE unspoiled land. Your experience is MONTANA Dillon RESERVATION Gardiner made easier by following one, or all, West Yellowstone YELLOWSTONE WYOMING SOUTHEAST of our customized road trips created COUNTRY MONTANA YELLOWSTONE to guide you through the heart of NATIONAL PARK the seven federally recognized and one state recognized Indian Road Trips Airport Amtrak Station nations. These trips highlight what is Warrior Trail Highway remarkable within each of the seven Peaks and Valleys tribal reservations, including tribally owned eateries, gift shops, outfitters Sleeping Buffalo Trail and other tribal tourism businesses. North American Indian Days in Browning. Front cover: A lone buffalo at the National Bison Range. WELCOME TO INDIAN COUNTRY | 3 WELCOME TO INDIAN COUNTRY Table of Contents Road Trips Welcome Warrior Trail Highway....................5 A northwestern state of breathtaking mountain ranges and rolling prairie lands, scattered with colorful Peaks and Valleys.........................6 Sleeping Buffalo Trail....................7 wildflowers and golden wheat fields, and set with scenic backdrops of bright blue skies, Montana is a dream destination for unforgettable experiences and outdoor fun. Reservations Blackfeet.......................................9 Traditional Societies Crow............................................10 Home to seven Indian reservations and the state-recognized Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians, there is a total of twelve tribal nations that are either federally or state recognized in We invite you to create a new Flathead......................................11 Montana. The seven federally recognized tribal nations have been granted tribal sovereignty, vision of Native Americans, and Fort Belknap................................12 which means they have the authority to govern themselves, with some limitations. These tribal open yourself up to the rich and Fort Peck.....................................13 homelands have miles and miles of unspoiled landscapes with sweeping views and hidden time-honored cultures behind the Little Shell Tribe...........................14 treasures waiting to be discovered. We encourage you to journey off the beaten path to explore traditions and customs that have Northern Cheyenne.....................15 been passed down from generation unique sights, buy local authentic arts and crafts, taste Native American cuisine and experience Rocky Boy’s.................................16 to generation. Indigenous people are the splendor and beauty of the tribal nations across Montana. taught that tribal elders carry wisdom Culture and Tradition in their minds and culture in their hearts. Different ceremonies hold Buffalo........................................17 various meaning, from the spiritual ............................18 Arts and Crafts sundance to the celebratory powwow. CENTRAL MISSOURI RIVER ......................19 COUNTRY Powwow Etiquette CANADA MONTANA CANADA Everything in nature is sacred in GLACIER NATIONAL PARK Browning Native American culture, and tribal Havre Whitefish FORT PECK Plan Your Trip Libby BLACKFEET Shelby RESERVATION people show the utmost honor and RESERVATION Malta ROCKY BOY’S FORT BELKNAP Kalispell Essex RESERVATION RESERVATION Glasgow Culbertson respect for all living creatures. Events........................................20 Wolf Point .............22 Sydney Trip Planning Resources St. Regis FLATHEAD RESERVATION Great Falls Come see for yourself all that the Glendive Native American culture has to offer. Lewistown GLACIER Missoula Go beyond the cinematic version COUNTRY Helena Miles City seen on television and in movies, and feed your soul by experiencing Butte the many tribal communities, diverse Bozeman Billings Crow Agency cultures and history of this vast, CROW NORTHERN SOUTHWEST RESERVATION CHEYENNE unspoiled land. Your experience is MONTANA Dillon RESERVATION Gardiner made easier by following one, or all, West Yellowstone YELLOWSTONE WYOMING SOUTHEAST of our customized road trips created COUNTRY MONTANA YELLOWSTONE to guide you through the heart of NATIONAL PARK the seven federally recognized and one state recognized Indian Road Trips Airport Amtrak Station nations. These trips highlight what is Warrior Trail Highway remarkable within each of the seven Peaks and Valleys tribal reservations, including tribally owned eateries, gift shops, outfitters Sleeping Buffalo Trail and other tribal tourism businesses. North American Indian Days in Browning. Front cover: A lone buffalo at the National Bison Range. WELCOME TO INDIAN COUNTRY | 3 WARRIOR TRAIL HIGHWAY ROAD TRIP #1 This history-packed trip starts in Billings and travels across Southeast Montana to showcase some of the best Native American warrior history of the Great Plains. Hear tales of tribal war chiefs, see historic battlefields and explore ancient indigenous art. Travel this route to learn more about the culture and history of the Crow and Northern Cheyenne tribes. Decipher History Take Home Treasures Stop at the Four Dances Natural Area for a scenic nature hike overlooking Stop by Wellknown Buffalo Coffee House for a the Yellowstone River. Farther down the road, stop to walk the short trails of refreshing drink or meet the friendly staff at the Custer Pictograph Cave State Park and witness the unique pictographs left by ancient Battlefield Trading Post and Café for an appetizing storytellers from hundreds of years ago. Learn about the fascinating life of the last bison burger or authentic Indian taco. Browse the gift traditional Crow war chief at Chief Plenty Coups State Park near Pryor. shop to find a stunning array of floral-designed beaded jewelry, brightly decorated textiles or handcrafted Native Guided Tours beaded leather moccasins. Gather supplies for your History is captured within the walls of the Custer Battlefield Museum on the own arts and crafts or shop at the Medicine Turtle and Crow Reservation. Travel into history on a guided tour of the Little Bighorn River Crow Trading Posts to bring home authentic Battlefield National Monument with Apsaalooke Tours in Crow Agency. From your Crow design artwork, signature Crow floral medallion vehicle, receive a personal step-on tour with Indian Battle Tours. Watch history necklaces or a brightly colored star quilt. In the come alive at the Real Bird’s Reenactment of the Battle of the Little Bighorn summer months, stop by the Saturday