The name "Rocky Boy" was derived from the name of a leader of a band of Chippewa Indians. Enrollees may download, print it and turn it in to the CCT Tribal Office or mail to:. I agree to not spend these funds alcohol, drugs (including marijuana), tobacco and gambling, or benefits used in, any way that would be considered lavish or extravagant. You can also call our office and pay over the phone with credit/debit. Completed applications along with required documentation should be submitted to Ms. Susie LaMere, Personnel/HR Officer, on or before the due date of vacancy closure. may be entitled to a one-time Negative Economic Impact Cash Assistance in the amount of $1,000 dollars. This application is submitted under penalties of perjury and other punishments, under the law, and any amounts found to be disbursed based on fraudulent information shall be recouped by the Tribe, and may jeopardize future assistance/, benefits. Child Welfare Services (Title IV-B Part I) The Chippewa Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy Montana | Box Elder MT. This application is submitted under penalties of perjury and other punishments under the law, and any amounts found to be disbursed based on fraudulent information shall be recouped by the Tribe, and may jeopardize future assistance/benefits. FINAL-Application CCT COVID-19 ARPA Negative Economic Impact Cash Assistance General Welfare Program 2021. The Regional Director serves as the representative for the Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs with the responsibility to work toward strengthening the government to government relationships to all the Federally-recognized tribes under the jurisdiction of the RMRO. Limitations: The following is a non-exhaustive list of items that financial relief under this program may be used for: i.Groceries, food, meals, and nutrition assistance costs necessary to sustain health and well-being; ii. Dependent care, including childcare services and added costs for care and feeding of children not able to attend school;vii. 1) All Enrolled Tribal Members who have submitted an application by July 30th, 2022, that meet the qualification in Section IV, may be entitled to a one-time Negative Economic Impact Cash Assistance in the amount of $500 dollars. Completed applications along with required documentation should be submitted to Ms. Susie LaMere, Personnel/HR Officer, on or before the due date of vacancy closure. In January 1902 Asiniiwin petitioned President Theodore Roosevelt for a closed reservation so the landless Chippewa-Cree could settle and get an education. Phone Number: (406) 395-5705 Congress passed legislation on September 7, 1916, (39Stat. Contact Marilyn Morsette at (406) 395-5739 for further information. A two-year college, Stone Child offers associate's degrees in the Arts and Sciences. I understand this is not a per, stimulus payment and is subject to certification of my specific financial need. Housing maintenance including cleaning supplies and cleaning services necessary to maintain sanitary and safe living conditions.I agree to not spend these funds alcohol, drugs (including marijuana), tobacco and gambling, or benefits used in any way that would be considered lavish or extravagant. For instance, many bought plots of land on Hill 57, outside Great Falls, Montana. Enrollees may download, print it and turn it in to the CCT Tribal Office or mail to: Chippewa Cree Tribe, 96 Clinic Road, Box Elder, MT 59521. 4242 54 Comments 54 Shares Share During fiscal year 2022, the Chippewa Cree Tribe Wetlands Program will complete the following actions that includes three of the EPA's Four Core Elements for continued Wetlands Program progress: 1) Monitoring and Assessment: headwater spring and fen wetland monitoring in Big Sandy Creek Watershed and 2) Voluntary Restoration and NAME OF ADULT NAME OF ENROLLED CHIPPEWA CREE TRIBAL MEMBER. A lock Most of the departments/programs require an application as a starting point for services offered. Chippewa-Cree Recreation Area. Michelle Billy, Chair Chippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy's Reservation, Montana Choose "Tribe" if it is a federally recognized tribe, or "Affiliate" if it is an affiliate of federally recognized tribe Tribe First Name Harlan Last Name Baker Job Title Chairman BIA Region Rocky Mountain BIA Agency Rocky Boy's Field Office Physical Address 96 Clinic Road City Box Elder An official website of the United States government, Department of Justice. The 1917 roll was approved by the Department of the Interior in July 1917; it has since been the basis for tribal membership rolls and allotments. The name "Rocky Boy" was derived from the name of a leader of a band of Chippewa Indians. It has a total land area of 171.4 square miles (443.9km2), which includes extensive off-reservation trust lands. Limitations: The following is a non-exhaustive list of items that financial relief under this program may be used for:i. Groceries, food, meals, and nutrition assistance costs necessary to sustain health and well-being;ii. The members were counted in a 1909 census conducted by Thralls B. Contact Us I understond this is not a per capita or stimulus payment and is subject to certification of my specific financial need. Personal care items such as face masks, sanitizer, hand cleaner, hygiene products, and special clothing necessary to maintain personal health and safety of oneself and others; v. Utility costs for the added expenses incurred to stay at home, isolate or adhere to public health and Tribal government mandates and recommendations, including electricity, gas, propane, firewood. Phone Number: (406) 395-4092 The eight Council members and Chairman are elected at large; serving four years on staggered terms. There is also some wheat farming and post and pole production. On May 19, 2021, Chippewa County received the first transaction of $6,279,529.50. Per the U.S. Treasury, all funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024 and spent by December 31, 2026. I Want To By my signature below, I attest that the information provided above is true and correct and I am an enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe and I am the parent, guardian,orother person acting in loco parentis with legal authority of the Chippewa Cree tribally enrolled child(s) I am applying for. A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Please be reminded that page 5 needs to be filled out by all household members. 1) Enrolled Tribal Member who has attained the age of 18 years or older as of August 9, 2021, and who are enrolled. Chippewa County will receive the second half of the funds in May 2022. White House Council on Native American Affairs. 266 0 obj <> endobj The tribe celebrates Rocky Boy's Pow Wow annually in August. Those Chippewa-Cree living near Great Falls were not counted as members in the 1917 census of the reservation but were part of the tribe. Federal Native Employment Works (NEW) Phone Number: (406) 395-4176 If you are unable to email or are not comfortable doing so, you can send a money order to Sault Tribe Enrollment, PO Box 1628, Sault Ste. The Rocky Boy's Reservation, headquartered at Rocky Boy's Agency, encompasses approximately 122,000 acres. Calvin Jilot, Member The Cree and Mtis migrants and their descendants have lived on the Rocky Boy Reservation under self-declared "adopted" status. Territories, the District of Columbia, units of local government, and federally recognized tribal governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. (406) 395-4735 [email protected] Most of the departments/programs require an application as a starting point for services offered. The current estimate for Chippewa County to receive is $12.5 million. Ted Russette III, Member The reservation's economy is primarily supported by agriculture and livestock. Bears Paw Mountains (406) 395-4207 Stone Child College I understand that the Chippewa Cree Tribes COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Negative Economic Impact Cash Assistance General Welfare Program and authorized Representative(s) (hereinafter Program), has an obligation to keep my personal information, identifying information, and records confidential. Dependent care, including childcare services and added costs for care and feeding of children not able to attend school; vii. Please complete application in its entirety. As the tribe's government, the Committee retains the authority to address membership issues. 2) Enrolled Tribal Member under the age of 18 years as of August 9, 2021, and who are enrolled with the Chippewa Cree Tribe and is still living, subject to budgetary restraints. I provide more than 50% ofthe child(s) support, which is the cost of bosic life necessities such as food, lodging, clothing, medical and dental care, education, tronsportation, utilities, and so forth. There are future plans for a cultural center on campus. Please see the contact person listed below for those requirements. 3) Has experienced a negative economic impact due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This release is valid for a period of: from date on application to December 31, 2024. In May 1917 the Interior Department compiled another list of residents on the reservation. Vocational Rehabilitation, Home | Departments | Applications | Meeting Minutes | Job Opportunities | Contact. Adobe Reader is required to view and print applications. Rocky Boy Office - Located East of the Chippewa Cree Tribal Administration Office. I also understand that I can choose to allow Program to release some of my personal information to certain individuals or agencies (etc. Applicant must possess the one-fourth (1/4 or 25%) degree of Minnesota Chippewa Tribe blood requirement. The Rocky Mountain Region has two (2) Deputy Regional Directors, who work directly under the Regional Director. [2], The status of the Chippewa (Ojibwe) language in the tribe is dire, as there is only one known living speaker of the language after the death of Mr. Duncan Standing Rock Sr. in February 2021. To learn more contact us. Stone Child College(406) 395-4875www.stonechild.edu, Constitution and By-laws for theChippewa Cree Indians of the Rocky Boy's Reservation. +. The Application for Enrollment must be filled out with all known identifying information, (WE Enrollments Does Name of Enrolled Chippewa Cree Tribal Member: I understand that submitting false information may be considered a crime and is punishable under Tribal and Federal Law. Please contact the Chippewa Cree Tribe's Human Resources Department for the most up-to-date vacancy announcements. 1) All members who are enrolled in the Chippewa Cree Tree Tribe as of July 30th, 2022 and is still living, subject to budgetary restraints. Materials associated with Chippewa Cree Tribe cultural activities; iii. USDA/FDPIR - Commodities Application I, understand that if purposely falsify this document and receive funds, I will jeopardize future services with the Chippewa Cree Tribe. I understand that this assistance is provided under the Chippewa Cree Tribe's COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Negative Economic Impoct Cash. (b) "Application" means written forms completed by the Applicant, including all supporting documentation, submitted to the Tribe pursuant to S ection 6 (a), in order to receive consideration for assistance under the Program. The Tribe will seek out and engage local and regional . vi. The Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program allows States, U.S. It is graced by the Bears Paw Mountains, which provide a dramatic contrast to the flat bottomlands of this area. 93-638 Act. Promoting Safe and Stable Families (Title IV-B Part II) endstream endobj startxref Learn how and when to remove this template message, Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana, "Census shows growth at 4 Montana reservations", "Montana Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians", Delvin Cree, Opinion: "Predatory lending a cash cow in Indian Country", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chippewa_Cree&oldid=1092225982, This page was last edited on 8 June 2022, at 23:29. MTN News. Tribal TANF Application for RETURNING Clients. According to tribal traditions of absorbing war captives and protecting all children of tribal women, if residents identified as Cree or Chippewa, they were listed as Native American, regardless of whether they had other ancestry. Joe Demontiney Jr., Member, Brian Molina, Jr., Child Support Director The current estimate for Chippewa County to receive is $12.5 million. I provide more than 50% of, child(s) support, which is the cost of bosic life necessities such as food, lodging, clothing, medical and dental care, education, tronsportation, utilities, and so forth. Tribal TANF This census was certified by the agency in April 1909. Unreimbursed medical and health-related expenses, in addition to costs of in-home care, prescriptions, supplements, wellness, and counseling; viii. Government Each individual receiving these funds is personally responsible for using those funds in the manner prescribed herein and is personally responsible for accounting for those expenditures should they be called upon to do so by the Tribe, the IRS or another arm of the federal government.Signature of ApplicantSignature*DateDate*. I understand that this assistance is provided under the Chippewa Cree Tribe's COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Negative Economic Impact Cash. The two different peoples spoke related but distinct Algonquian languages. Contact the contact person for that application and they can mail or fax you one. The reservation is home to 55% of the 6,177 enrolled Chippewa & Cree tribal members. Territories, the District of Columbia, units of local government, and federally recognized tribal governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. Phone Number: (406) 395-5814 It is not the staff's intention to offend anyone. IUNDERSTAND THAT THIS RELEASE IS VALID WHEN I SIGN IT, AND THAT I MAY WITHDRAW MY CONSENT TO THIS RELEASE AT ANY TIME EITHER VERBALLY OR IN WRITING. and Tribal government mandates and recommendations, including electricity, gas, propane. 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