Blackfeet Nation tells BIA to stop construction of new dorm

The Blackfeet Nation of Montana is calling on the Bureau of Indian Affairs to stop work on a new dormitory at a school on the reservation.

The tribal council passed a resolution saying that the BIA did not conduct an environmental assessment before starting work on the project. A prehistoric bison slaughter site has been uncovered there.

The resolution also says the BIA did not consult the tribe about construction plans.

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Blackfeet order BIA to stop construction at prehistoric site (The Great Falls Tribune 9/10)

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