Montana Native American Cultural Tours: The Northern Cheyenne
Among all the great things to do on a Montana vacation, you’ll find one of the most rewarding to be learning about the cultural history that our great state has held onto. This includes the history of tribes in Montana, such as the Northern Cheyenne.
Approximately 5,000 Northern Cheyenne, along with members of other tribes and with non-Native Americans, live on a reservation centered around Lame Deer, Montana.
The Northern Cheyenne Reservation is located southeastern Montana, where you’ll find a unique landscape, rugged and wild. The consists of 445,000 acres with the Tongue River to the east and the Crow Reservation to the west.
Things to see on the Northern Cheyenne reservation
Chief Two Moons Monument
This historic monument in Busby, Montana was built in 1936 in memory of Chief Two Moons, who participated in the Battle of the Little Bighorn.
Northern Cheyenne Gift Shop
The Cheyenne Chamber in Lame Deer hosts the tribal gift shop, showcasing Native American art and beadwork. An RV Park is also available for overnight stays. Call (406) 477-8844.
St. Labre Indian School and Museum
This school in Ashland, Montana was established in 1884 by the Franciscan Order. The visitor center, museum and Ten Bear Gallery are important showplaces of Cheyenne heritage. Call (406) 784-4500.
Related posts:
- Montana Native American Cultural Tours: The Flathead Reservation
- Montana Native American Cultural Tours: The Sioux
- Montana Native American Cultural Tours: Blackfeet Tribe
- Montana Native American Cultural Tours: Kootenai Tribe
- Montana Native American Cultural Tours: The Crow Nation
