The Montana Division of Commerce introduced $1.1 million in grant funding to reinforce tourism for tribes in Montana.
The Blackfeet Nation will obtain $174,641.94 to enhance the Buffalo Calf Interpretive Middle, add bathrooms to 2 campgrounds, set up artwork, provide distant automobile and boat rental actions, construct 5 Blackfeet-style tipi lodges for hire at campgrounds and create a buffalo gown for show on the heart.
The Blackfeet Tribal Enterprise Council is professionalizing its tourism efforts, and the tribe envisions a future when vacationers do not simply spend their cash locally however their time as properly.
Folks dance in a line in the course of the powwow’s grand entry. In 2020, the Blackfeet Nation canceled North American Indian Days as a result of COVID-19.
The Chippewa Cree Tribe will obtain $96,000 to buy an off-road automobile for its Buffalo Tour and set up a brand new public handle system on the powwow grounds.
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Till not too long ago, bison hadn’t roamed the Rocky Boy Reservation in a long time. However that modified in October when the tribe welcomed the return of bison to their land. Now the tribe hopes to make use of the herd to feed their individuals, entice tourism and restore a way of satisfaction locally.
The Chippewa Cree Tribe harvested its first bison in a long time.
The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana will obtain $147,550 to buy panorama upkeep autos, implement facility repairs, set up campground facilities and create a brand new fish cleansing station on the Hell Creek Recreation Space.
The Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes will obtain $194,484 for the Tatanka Omaskaskan Buffalo Path Enhancement Mission, renovate the Buffalo Ranch rental facility and improve the doorway to the Fort Peck Reservation.
The Northern Cheyenne Nation will obtain $203,813.81 for a shade pavilion at Birney powwow grounds, memorial statues, powwow arbor enhancements and upgrades to the roads, picnic areas, restrooms and signage at Loopy Heads Recreation Space.
The Crow Nation will obtain $90,000 to increase the Apsaalooke Excursions with two lift-equipped shuttle buses and to develop print supplies for excursions of Battle Loop, Chief Fairly Eagle Level, Rosebud Battle, Pictograph Cave and Chief Loads Coups State Park.
Luella Brien, Crow tribal tourism supervisor, mentioned the grant was a “incredible first step in our plan to increase our choices, which, in flip, will deliver extra friends to our stunning homeland.”
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes will obtain $200,000 for repairs at Elmo’s Standing Arrow Pavilion, Blue Bay Campground and the Arlee dance and video games pavilions.
The Tribal Tourism Enhancement Grant is a pilot program that encourages tribes in Montana to spice up long-term tourism choices.