Crow enrollment
Attempt to expand Crow Tribe membership voted down
Legislature decides against measure to give full-blood status to current members
October 27, 2026
A contentious vote by the Crow Tribe Legislature last week ultimately killed an attempt to broaden the enrollment criteria for the nation based in southern Montana.
Chairman Frank Whiteclay brought the proposal to give all currently enrolled members full 4/4 Crow Indian blood designations as an effort toward securing the tribe’s long-term sustainability.
The Legislature in Crow Agency voted 10-7 against the measure, citing concerns about the availability of federal funds for a larger population.
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