Dancers at the 52nd annual powwow on the Rocky Boy's Reservation in Montana. Photo by Lowa Beebe / Instagram
The Chippewa Cree Tribe celebrated the 100th anniversary of its reservation over the weekend. The Rocky Boy's Reservation was created by act of Congress on September 7, 1916. It was set aside after Chippewa Chief Rocky Boy and Cree Chief Little Bear united and lobbied for a homeland for their people, who had long been allies. “Our ancestors were looking for a place to practice our cultural traditions and our language, and to carry those into the future,” council member Dustin Whitford told The Billings Gazette. “I hope that Chief Rocky Boy and Chief Little Bear, and all of our ancestors who sacrificed so much to get us this home, would have enjoyed themselves at this year’s celebration.” Whitford helped organize the 52nd annual powwow that was held over the weekend. Minnie Sangrey, a 99-year-old member who was born on the reservation a year after its creation, was honored as part of the festivities, The Havre Daily News reported. Get the Story:
Chippewa, Cree celebrate centennial of Rocky Boy reservation, honor sacrifices to make it home (The Billings Gazete 8/7)
52nd Celebration (The Havre Daily News 8/8)
Rocky Boy Celebrates 100 Years (KFBB 8/8)
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