ROCKY BOY'S

THE PEOPLE Rocky Boy's provides a home for about 2,500 members of the Chippewa-Cree tribe. The name "Rocky Boy" was derived from the name of a leader of a band of Chippewa Indians. It actually meant "Stone Child," but it was not translated correctly from Chippewa into English, and "Rocky Boy" evolved. LOCATION Rocky Boy's Reservation is near the Canadian border, in northcentral Montana. It is graced by the Bears Paw Mountains, which provide a dramatic contrast to the flat bottomlands of this area. ECONOMY Rocky Boy's residents who work on the reservation are employed by the schools, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service and tribal government. There is also some wheat farming and post and pole production. The tribe is actively working toward development of its natural resources to be able to provide more jobs and income for its people.   Chippewa-Cree Tribal Council R.R. 1, Box 542, Box Elder, MT 59521 406-395-4282, Fax 406-395-4497 http://www.rockyboy.org

POINTS OF INTEREST Chippewa-Cree Recreation Area Bears Paw Mountains, 406-395-4207 Many outdoor recreation opportunities are available, including Bear Paw Ski Bowl, a tribally owned, fully operational ski area. The Chippewa-Cree Recreation Area is located 29 miles south of Havre in the Bears Paw Mountains. Stone Child College Rocky Boy's Agency, 406-395-4313 www.montana.edu/wwwscc/ A two-year college, Stone Child offers associate's degrees in the Arts and Sciences. There are future plans for a cultural center on campus. Rocky Boy's Reservation Attractions Rocky Boy's Reservation Events

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