1971 Report on the Social and Economic Conditions of the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre Tribes in Fort Belknap Reservation, Montana, 1971-01-01 - 1971-12-31

Item — Box: LG 67, Folder: 20

Identifier: CAC_CC_009_2_67_20_0001

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1971 Report on the Social and Economic Conditions of the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre Tribes in Fort Belknap Reservation, Montana, 1971-01-01 - 1971-12-31

The document describes the living conditions and challenges faced by the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre Tribes residing in the Hays and Lodge Pole areas on the Fort Belknap Reservation in Montana. It highlights issues such as low income, unemployment, housing problems, lack of access to medical services, and limited educational opportunities. It also mentions the economic conditions of off-reservation Gros Ventre families, who fare slightly... better but still face challenges. The testimony is submitted in support of bills aimed at improving the situation for these tribes. See more