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JUNE 21, 2000

The population of the Rocky Boy Chippewa-Cree Reservation in Montana has grown due to federal welfare reform. Welfare recipients on the reservation can receive benefits for seven years as opposed to two for off-reservation residents.

The population of the reservation is about 3,200.

The reservation is named for Stone Child, an Ojibwe leader.

Get the Story:
Population burdens Rocky Boys Reservation (The Billings Gazette 6/21)

Relevant Links:
Rocky Boy's Reservation: www.mtsbc.org/rocky_boy%27s.htm