Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians advances cultural tourism projects
April 22, 2025
The Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians is moving forward with major tourism infrastructure projects designed to boost local economies and honor Native heritage. Funded by a $1.5 million state grant and other tribal and partner contributions, the projects include a traditional roundhouse west of Belcourt, a veterans memorial park in Dunseith, and a 170-foot powwow arbor at Chief Little Shell Heritage Park. Completion is planned by summer 2026, ahead of an international Indigenous peace conference at the International Peace Garden.
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