Tribal Nations of Montana — Cultural Institutions & Archives

Montana’s Tribal Nations steward some of the most culturally and ecologically significant lands in the state. This directory highlights the cultural institutions, archives, museums, and educational centers that preserve Tribal history, language, land stewardship, and community memory. These institutions are essential partners in documenting New Deal–era impacts, land use changes, education programs, conservation work, and community histories across Montana.

Tribal Nations of Montana

  • Blackfeet Nation (Amskapi Piikani)
  • Apsáalooke (Crow Nation)
  • Northern Cheyenne Nation (Tsétsêhéstâhese)
  • Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes
  • Aaniiih & Nakoda Nations (Fort Belknap)
  • Chippewa Cree Tribe (Rocky Boy)
  • Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes (Séliš, Ql̓ispé, Ktunaxa)
  • Little Shell Chippewa Tribe of Montana

Blackfeet Nation (Amskapi Piikani)

  • Blackfeet Heritage Center
  • Pikuni Cultural Center
  • Blackfeet Community College Archives
  • Website: https://bfcc.edu
  • Notes: Oral histories, land‑use records, education programs, regional collections.

Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes (CSKT)

  • Three Chiefs Cultural Center
  • Salish Kootenai College Archives
  • Website: https://www.skc.edu
  • Notes: Tribal history, language programs, land management records, New Deal–era education materials.

Crow Nation (Apsáalooke)

  • Crow Tribal Archives
  • Little Big Horn College Archives
  • Website: https://www.lbhc.edu
  • Notes: Oral histories, land‑use documentation, education programs, community collections.

Northern Cheyenne Nation (Tsétsêhéstâhese)

  • Chief Dull Knife College Archives
  • Tribal Historic Preservation Office
  • Website: https://www.cdkc.edu
  • Notes: Cultural preservation, oral histories, land and resource documentation, New Deal–era community programs.

Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes

  • Fort Peck Community College Archives
  • Tribal Museum
  • Website: https://www.fpcc.edu
  • Notes: Tribal history, education programs, oral histories, regional collections.

Fort Belknap Indian Community (Aaniiih & Nakoda)

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College Archives
  • Cultural Department
  • Website: https://www.ancc.edu
  • Notes: Oral histories, language programs, land‑use documentation, community archives.

Little Shell Chippewa Tribe of Montana

  • Little Shell Tribal Headquarters
  • Cultural Preservation Office
  • Website: https://littleshelltribe.gov
  • Notes: Tribal history, community archives, cultural preservation initiatives.

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