BLACKFEET

THE PEOPLE The reservation is home to the Blackfeet tribe. Of the approximately 15,560 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. 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. Special thanks to Lodgepole Gallery & Tipi Village for their photo. LOCATION 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. Several other businesses operate under Siyeh Development, Inc. (www.siyehdevelopment.com). 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.   Blackfeet Nation P.O. Box 850 Browning, MT 59417 406-338-7521 or 406-338-7522 Fax: 406-338-7530 www.blackfeetnation.com

POINTS OF INTEREST Museum of the Plains Indian U.S. 89 Browning, 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, 406-338-5441 www.bfcc.org Two-year associate's degrees are offered in the Arts and Sciences. Major expansion is underway. Blackfeet Historic Site Tour 800-215-2395 www.curlybear.org The site tours feature half- and full-day tours of the Blackfeet Nation with historic and cultural points of interest. Blackfeet Reservation Attractions Blackfeet Reservation Events Blackfeet Reservation Places to Stay Vacation Planning Assistance

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