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Welcome to the official site of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy Montana. The site has been developed as a means of educating and informing people of community activities, governmental actions, and other areas of interest that concern all Chippewa Cree Tribe enrolled members, as well as anyone interested in life here in Rocky Boy. |
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May 21, 2013 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: President LOCATION: Stone Child College SALARY: Negotiable/benefits OPENS: May 15, 2013 CLOSES: June 21, 2013 To view and download full job listing CLICK HERE |
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May 21, 2013 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS POSITION: Chief Judge POSITION: Issuing Clerk POSITION: Maintenance Technician Assistant To view and download full job listing CLICK HERE |
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May 21, 2013 Authorities still seeking public's help in finding missing Rocky Boy's man Authorities are asking the public for tips in locating a 57-year-old Rocky Boy's Reservation man who has been missing for more than four weeks. Robert Grant Alexander was last seen at about 9 a.m. April 27 by a rancher at the Sheehy ranch south of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, said Steve Corcoran, a criminal investigator for Chippewa Cree Law Enforcement Services. He was driving a vehicle at the time, Corcoran said. Robert Alexander is 5 feet, 9 inches tall with brown hair and eyes and weighs 190 pounds. He wears glasses and has a surgical scar on his back. He has a tattoo of a knife on his left forearm. Anyone with information that may lead to his whereabouts is asked to call Chippewa Cree Law Enforcement Services at 406-395-4513. |
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May 21, 2013 Box Elder's Jonni Rose Bacon Awarded First Ever Dr. Robert J. Swan Memorial Scholarship During graduation ceremonies held Saturday May 18th Jonni Rose Bacon, daughter of Emery and Darla Bacon, received the first ever Dr. Robert J. Swan Memorial Scholarship valued at $750.00. In Jonni's essay she submitted for the scholarship, she indicated that she would be a first generation college student. During the presentation of the scholarship, James Swan, CEO of RJS & Associates Inc., noted that Dr. Swan, was a first generation college student and he provided a great model for his children and his many cousins, nieces, and nephews to put a high value on education. "Perhaps you can follow Bob’s lead and inspire members of your own family to follow in your footsteps" James said. Jonni will be attending MSU Bozeman in the fall where she will be studying Chemistry and Pre-Med. The irony wasn't lost on James Swan as he stated "The only drawback is that you are planning on attending MSU-Bozeman. I’m sure that Bob is looking down upon us right now noting the irony that the first recipient of his scholarship will be a Bobcat. Go Griz!!". Jonni also received a $22,000.00 Pathways Scholarship, $1,500.00 GEAR UP Scholarship, $8,000.00 Governors Merit Scholarship, $1,500.00 MSU Bozeman Scholarship, $1,000.00 Faechner Scholarship and $300.00 Box Elder Education Association Scholarship . Quite impressive, Congratulations Jonni and best of luck in the future. |
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May 20, 2013 Sally Jewell, New Interior Secretary in for a Wild Ride with Indian Country ...Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) told Jewell that he understands her plight. “[There is] one finger pointing at you, and three fingers pointing back at Congress,” he said regarding his desire for her to press for more water project funding for Indian country. “You’ve got to fight…if there is a plan, I think we can get it done.” READ MORE |
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May 20, 2013 Lack of Financial Commitment from Congress Hinders Northcentral Montana Pipleline During dry months on the Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation it is common for people to turn on their kitchen faucets and find that nothing comes out. When the water does flow there are daily concerns about dissolved salts and nitrates that leach into the shallow wells from which it comes. READ MORE |
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May 19, 2013 Rocky Boy Newsletter Now Available Online After a brief absence, the Rocky Boy Tribal Newsletter is back. The online version is available now, click the link below to read. The hardcopy will be delivered to distribution outlets on Tuesday, May 21st. Look for it at Gramma's Market, Rocky Boy Clinic, Mary's Market, Jitterbugs, Gary and Leos IGA and Creative Leisure in Havre. RBTN MAY 2013 |
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May 19, 2013 Election Board Votes to Temporarily Stay the Special Election On Friday morning, May 17, 2013, the Chippewa Cree Election Board voted unanimously to temporarily stay the election currently scheduled for Tuesday May 21, 2013. A complaint was filed in tribal court questioning the validity of the 1966 Ordinance. The Election Board is entrusted with assuring that the election process is fairly administered for the Tribe as a whole. The Election Board has deemed additional time is required to ensure that the decision as to qualifications of candidates is constitutionally valid. The Tribe will no longer be accepting absentee ballots, and absentee ballots which have already been received will be destroyed. |
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May 19, 2013 Northern B Track Results Rocky Boy star distance runner Kyle Olson won the 1,600 in 4:38.61 and the 3,200 in 9:36.94. READ MORE |
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May 19, 2013 Northern C Track Results Box Elder star distance runner Will Ketchum took third in the 3200 (10:24.23), fourth in the 800 (2:06.40) and fifth in the 1600 (4:57.84). READ MORE |
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May 19, 2013 Chippewa Cree Classic June 6 - 8, 2013 Montana's Largest Open Youth Basketball Tournament Teams from Idaho, Wyoming, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Washington. Prizes for 1st through 4th Place. MVP’s, Mr. & Ms. Hustle, Sportsmanship, All-Stars Selections CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO |
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May 18, 2013 Upcoming Area Graduations Thursday May 23, 2013, 1:00PM - Box Elder Junior High School, Box Elder High Gymnasium Thursday May 23, 2013, 6:00PM - Rocky Boy High School, The Galaxy, Rocky Boy High School Thirty-two graduates will receive diplomas. Tia Watson is the valedictorian and her twin sister, Tyann Watson, is salutatorian. Friday May 24, 2013, 3:00PM - Rocky Boy Junior High School, The Galaxy, Rocky Boy High School Saturday May 25, 10:00AM - Rocky Boy Head Start, The Galaxy, Rocky Boy High School |
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May 18, 2013 Chippewa Cree Tribe Compact of Self-Governance In 1995 the Chippewa Cree Tribe became one of the first tribes to enter the self-governance program in its early years and is the only compact tribe in the Region. The agency provides direct services in the Executive Direction area only with one field representative on site to administer the residual federal functions. The Tribe has compacted the following programs: Executive Direction & Administration, Facilities Management, Safety Management, Job Placement & Training, Johnson O'Malley, Scholarships, Social Services, Economic Development, Indian Child Welfare, Housing Improvement, Tribal Courts, Agriculture, Forestry, Water Resources, Real Estate Services, Appraisals, Probate, Wildland Fire Preparedness & Suppression, Other Aid To Tribal Government, Dam Maintenance, Fuels Management, Forest Management Planning, and Wildlife & Parks. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL COMPACT |
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May 18, 2013 Chippewa Cree Constitution: Article of the Day CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE CHIPPEWA CREE INDIANS OF THE ROCKY BOY'S RESERVATION, MONTANA APPROVED NOVEMBER 23, 1935 PREAMBLE We, the original and adopted members of the Rocky Boy's Band of Chippewas enrolled upon the Rocky Boy's Reservation in the State of Montana, in order to exercise our rights to self-government, to administer all tribal affairs to the best advantage of the individual members, and to preserve and increase our tribal resources, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, Montana. ARTICLE II - - - MEMBERSHIP SECTION 1. The membership of the Chippewa Cree Tribe shall consist as follows: (a) All members of the Rocky Boy's Band of Chippewas enrolled as of June 1, 1934. (b) All children born to any member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation who is a resident of the reservation at the time of the birth of said children. (c) All children of one-half or more Indian blood born to a non-resident member of the Tribe. SECTION 2. Any Indian, one-half blood or more and a resident of Montana, not a member of any other reservation, may become a member of this organization provided that two-thirds or more of the eligible voters cast their ballots at such election, and provided further that two-thirds of those voting at such election vote in favor of such adoption. All elections to membership shall be confirmed by the Secretary of the Interior. READ MORE |
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May 18, 2013 Tribal tribute kites coming to Billings airport Billings artist John Pollock made this kite after seeing Chief Joseph's war shirt last year. The kite will be part of a show, "A Flying Tribute to the Tribes," at Billings Logan International Airport. READ MORE |
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May 16, 2013 Lil' Native Hoops Basketball Tourney May 25th & 26th The Lil' Native Hoops Co-Ed 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is scheduled for May 25 - 26, 2013 at the Family Resources Gymnasium. For more information CLICK HERE |
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May 16, 2013 Dry Fork Farm Financials for 2009 - 2013 The Chippewa Cree Tribal Business Committee shall provide and make available to all Tribally enrolled members of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, all relevant documentation and other media involving business and financial matters as it pertains to the business and finances of the Chippewa Cree Tribe. The Chippewa Cree Tribal Business Committee will maintain clear and open communications, accountability and transparency with the members of the Chippewa Cree Tribe and will provide relevant documentation in multiple media formats. All relevant media will be disseminated and distributed to as many outlets as are available. |
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May 15, 2013 Chippewa Cree Tribe Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Enrollment Criteria The Chippewa Cree Business Committee has voted to call for a Bureau of Indian Affairs-administered Secretarial Election on a proposed constitutional amendment to the enrollment criteria. This important issue will be put to a vote of the membership of the Chippewa Cree Tribe at an unscheduled future date. The Secretarial Election is administered by the BIA, not the Chippewa Cree Business Committee and and is conducted by a secretarial election board composed of the local BIA official or designated representative acting as chairperson, and at least two representatives appointed by the Business Committee. Read More |
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May 15, 2013 Based on our research and observation of numerous Facebook posts and comment sections of various online news outlets, it appears that tribal members are confusing the US Constitution with the Chippewa Cree Bylaws and Constitution. So, in an effort to educate tribal members of what is actually contained within the Chippewa Cree Constitution, chippewacree.org will be posting daily Articles to the constitution on our website. Our goal is to give tribal members a better understanding of the Constitution and hopefully relieve some of the confusion. CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE CHIPPEWA CREE INDIANS OF THE ROCKY BOY'S RESERVATION, MONTANA APPROVED NOVEMBER 23, 1935 PREAMBLE We, the original and adopted members of the Rocky Boy's Band of Chippewas enrolled upon the Rocky Boy’s Reservation in the State of Montana, in order to exercise our rights to self-government, to administer all tribal affairs to the best advantage of the individual members, and to preserve and increase our tribal resources, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, Montana. ARTICLE I - - - TERRITORY The jurisdiction of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, Montana, shall extend to the territory within the Rocky Boy's Reservation as established by Act of September 7, 1916 (39 Stat. 739), amending the Act of February 11, 1915 (38 State. 807), in the State of Montana, and to such lands as have been or may hereafter be acquired and added to the Reservation by law. READ MORE |
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May 14, 2013 Is the Havre Daily News Biased when it comes to Reporting on the Rocky Boy's Reservation? Read the following opinion piece published in the Havre Daily News and let us know if you believe the Havre Daily News is biased when it comes to covering news and events, and publishing opinions in regards to the Rocky Boy's Reservation. Let us know what you think, we would really like to hear from you . READ MORE |
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May 14, 2013 Michael "Big Mike" Corcoran Withdraws from Special Election Michael "Big Mike" Corcoran announced today that he is withdrawing his name from the special election, "I feel I could better serve you, the people, from here at KHEW, we are making new and exciting moves here, and I want to be a part of it" he stated. Michael also said "I also hope that the tribe keeps moving forward with this transparency movement, I am the right man for the job to make sure that information gets to you." Michael went on to say "I would like to thank my friends, family, and supporters that I have met for the positive words. I am by all means a positive person and I hope that we can come together as a tribe, that we can unite for the common good and rise together as a people." The Special Election is now down to five candidates: Richard "Ricky" Morsette, State Senator Jonathan Windy Boy (D) Havre, Luanne Belcourt, Curtis A. "Bubba" Monteau Jr., and Bert Corcoran. The election is slated for Tuesday May 21, 2013 starting at 8:00 am in the Old Stone Child College Gymnasium. |
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May 14, 2013 OVERSIGHT HEARING "To Receive the Views and Priorities of Interior Secretary Jewell with Regard to Matters of Indian Affairs." On Wednesday, May 15 at 2:30 PM, Chairwoman Maria Cantwell (D-WA) will hold a U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs oversight hearing to examine Interior Secretary Sally Jewell’s perspective on the challenges facing Indian Country. The hearing will mark Secretary Jewell’s first appearance in front of the Indian Affairs Committee.. READ MORE |
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May 14, 2013 Montana Governor Vetoes Three Anti-Bison Bills, Lets the Hunt Stand Despite vociferous protest from tribes, Montana’s state legislature has processed no fewer than four bills related to bison this year. One of them passed into law, and Montana Governor Steve Bullock vetoed the other three, the last two on May 6, as reported by the Missoulian. Together the four pieces of legislation, all introduced by Republicans, constituted “another attack on Buffalo Country,” said Indian law expert Ryan D. Dreveskracht in a recent interview with Indian Country Today Media Network. READ MORE |
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May 13, 2013 The Chippewa Cree Tribe Releases Financial and Compliance Audit Reports The Chippewa Cree Tribal Business Committee shall provide and make available to all Tribally enrolled members of the Chippewa Cree Tribe, all relevant documentation and other media involving business and financial matters as it pertains to the business and finances of the Chippewa Cree Tribe. The Chippewa Cree Tribal Business Committee will maintain clear and open communications, accountability and transparency with the members of the Chippewa Cree Tribe and will provide relevant documentation in multiple media formats. All relevant media will be disseminated and distributed to as many outlets as are available. |
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Read more on Rocky Boy's North Central Montana Regional Water System Project
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46 Graduate from Stone Child College Largest graduating class ever Congratulations to the 2013 graduating class! This year is the largest graduating class: a total of 46 Graduates, 3 double majors, 40 Associate degrees, 18 Certification of Completion, and 2011-2012 Stone Child Colleges’ 1st Year of Certified Nursing Assistant Course of 16 C.N.A. Certification of Completion graduates!. READ MORE |
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Ken (Blatt) St. Marks Disqualified from Special Election On May 7, 2013 the Chippewa Cree Tribal Election Board received a written protest challenging Mr. Ken (Blatt) St. Marks' qualifications for candidacy. The written protest called into question his recent constitutional removal for neglect of duty form the office of Chairmanship on March 25, 2013 for employee harassment, including sexual harrassment, financial misconduct, unauthorized expenditures and illegal employment practices. Ordinance No. 2-66, section 10 (d) provides that "any person who has within two years preceeding the election been removed from the Business Committtee for neglect of duty, is deemed as being not qualified." After thoroughly reviewing applicable law the Election Board rendered a decision to deem Mr. Ken St. Marks ineligible for candidacy for the Special Election for Chairmanship to be held on May 21, 2013. The decision rendered is final. The Election Ordinance No. 1-89, Article VII, Section 1(c) provides that "the TRIBAL ELECTION BOARD shall have full authority to determine the validity of qualifications and procedures of all appeals. READ MORE |
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The Chippewa Cree Tribe and Bureau of Reclamation’s Great Plains Region take steps to combat false reports Box Elder, Mont. - Chippewa Cree Tribal leaders and managers from the Bureau of Reclamation’s Great Plains Regional Office discussed the continuing progress of the Rocky Boy North Central Montana Regional Water Project during a regularly scheduled conference call last week. Also discussed, were the firestorm of negative public comments that followed an accusatory news article released by the Associated Press. READ MORE |
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Rocky Boy and Box Elder School Board Election Results The Rocky Boy and Box Elder School Districts held elections for School Board Trustees on Tuesday May 7, 2013. The candidates for the Rocky Boy School Board were: Teddy Russette III, Matthew Denny and Wilma Tyner. Voters elected Wilma Tyner. The candidates for the Box Elder School Board were: Mary Louise Rosette and Duane Gopher. Voters elected Mary Louise Rosette. |
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5 charged with pocketing federal stimulus aid meant for Chippewa Cree Tribe A Chippewa Cree tribal leader, a former state lawmaker and three others used a fake billing system and a shell company to pocket hundreds of thousands of dollars in federal stimulus aid meant for the Montana tribe, federal prosecutors said Tuesday. READ MORE |
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Chippewa Cree Tribe responds to charges against Chippewa Cree tribal leader The Chippewa Cree Tribal government is aware of the indictments unsealed today in federal court in Great Falls, Montana. While those charged must be presumed innocent until proven guilty, we have moved to suspend without pay, all parties involved in these incidents. We have met with and/or had discussions with the federal agencies involved and are undertaking structural changes in our government and contracting procedures that will prevent any potential indiscretions. We ask for the support of the public, our tribal members and other government officials as we work through this difficult time in our Tribe's history. The Chippewa Cree Tribal government is taking all necessary actions to ensure total compliance with accepted accounting and procurement standards within all tribal departments and we, together with our federal partners, are investigating all claims of financial improprieties. We are committed to protecting the integrity of the Chippewa Cree Tribal government while helping to build a stronger, safer, environment for all community members. Community concerns are valid and will continue to be addressed as we progress forward. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this difficult time and the community can rest assured that our Tribal government will do whatever it takes to implement the best possible financial policies. We will also listen to and act on community needs and concerns. Considering the unfortunate circumstances we believe that the Rocky Boy community will continue to thrive, and in the long run, will come out stronger. Like our ancestors, we will persevere. Rick Morsette, Interim Chairman |
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Rocky Boy Students Graduate from Montana State University Northern After years of hard work and sacrifce several Rocky Boy residents graduated from Montana State University Northern on Saturday. Students that graduated are: Deena Sunchild, Nursing, Ashley Small, Nursing, Ryan Johnson, Diesel Mechanic and Charmaine Four Colors, Elementary Education. Congratulations and best of luck in the future. |
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Cobell v. Salazar Settlement: New Trust Administration Class Deadlines: On April 9, 2013, the Court approved Plaintiffs’ Unopposed Motion to Modify Aspects of Class Action Administration and filed an Order Granting Motion to Modify Aspects of Class Action Administration which extends certain deadlines and authorizes claims postmarked by March 30, 2013 to be accepted as timely, directs the Claims Administrator to pay amounts otherwise due Class Members to holders of valid claims of lien or to lawfully appointed bankruptcy trustees, and authorizes the Special Master to hire and pay staff. . FULL STORY |
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