Little Shell Band of the Chippewa Tribe

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Little Shell Band of the Chippewa Tribe

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The Little Shell tribe is recognized by the state of Montana and was granted Federal Tribe recognition in 2019.

Tribal Headquarters

Little Shell Band of Chippewa Indians of Montana
511 Central Avenue W
Great Falls MT 59404
Phone: 406-315-2400
Website

History

The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, often shortened to "Little Shell", were located in the Red River-Pembina region during the mid-19th century. In 1892, following the renegotiation of the Treaty of 1863, the Little Shell tribe was left without land. The tribal numbers were in the several thousand, but without a reservation or enrollment, there is no documentation of the exact population. The tribe is of Métis descent.

Records

The majority of records of individuals were those created by the agencies. Some records may be available to tribal members through the tribal headquarters. They were (and are) the local office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and were charged with maintaining records of the activities of those under their responsibility. Among these records are:

• Allotment records
• Annuity rolls
• Census records
• Correspondence
• Health records
• Reports
• School census and records
• Vital records

Important Websites

• Little Shell Tribe homepage

Bibliography

• Vrooman, Nicholas Curchin., Rick Newby, Pamela Bunte, Anne Coyner, Sandra F. Kennedy, JoEllen Shively, Brenda Snider, and Jackie Trotchie. "The Whole Country Was ... 'One Robe'": the Little Shell Tribe's America. Helena, MT: Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, 2012.