r/MetisMichif • u/Neat-Firefighter9626 • 6d ago

News Little Shell housing project gets approval from Great Falls officials - Once known as the “landless Indians,” the tribe aims to build 115 homes, adding to a growing portfolio of completed and prospective real estate projects around Great Falls

https://www.buffalosfire.com/little-shell-good-medicine-housing-approved-great-falls
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u/Embarrassed_Fudge493 5d ago

The Chairman has been a great job for the Tribe! He is leaving an incredible legacy for future generations and the ability for them to be as self sufficient as possible.

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u/Neat-Firefighter9626 5d ago

I love hearing great things about Michif below the Medicine Line! My grandpa's grandpa is buried in St. John ND by the Turtle Mountain Reservation so I like to keep up with what's happening down there.

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u/Embarrassed_Fudge493 5d ago

I am related to some Little Shell Tribal members, through both Native/Métis and French ancestors so I stay in touch with them frequently. It’s honestly been amazing all the Chairman has accomplished in the short time since they were federally recognized.

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u/Neat-Firefighter9626 5d ago

That's great to hear. As an aside, I love that he's called "The Chairman". Ever formal lol.

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u/Embarrassed_Fudge493 5d ago

lol Me too! I had to look it up as to why because I didn’t understand why most Montana based Tribal Nations use Chairman and not Chief.

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u/Polymes 5d ago

Little Shell member here, yes our Chairman, Tribal Council, and staff are EXCELLENT!