Little Shell Tribe breaks ground on ceremonial center in Montana
The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana broke ground Wednesday on its new Ceremonial Center, a facility tribal leaders say will serve as a hub for cultural gatherings, language preservation and community events, according to Native News Online.
Chairman Gerald Gray said the center will create a space for future generations to continue the stories of their ancestors. Located on Stuckey Road alongside the Tribe’s Miijim Program, the center will include a meeting hall for 200 people, outdoor gathering spaces and a kitchen for community luncheons. The site will also anchor an upcoming 18-acre tribal housing development. Construction is scheduled for completion in early 2026. The Tribe has partnered with Dick Anderson Construction to build the facility, which Vice Chairman Clarence Sivertsen called “a gift to future generations of Little Shell citizens.”
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