Blackfeet Reservation Vaccinations near 50%

Free COVID Testing March 4

On Thursday, March 4, 2021, There will be free COVOID Testing at the Old Eagle Shields in Browning, MT. Incentives will be given out! For questions, call 338-4624 or 338-4724 .  

Heart Butte Clinic – Phone Number Update

 

Until further notice, please use the following phone number to contact the Heart Butte Clinic: (406) 450-3543

 

Press Release – Mask Mandate Update

PRESS RELEASE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Browning, MT – On Friday, February 12, 2021, Governor Greg Gianforte has stated he will lift the statewide mask mandate.
While the Blackfeet Reservation is located in northwest Montana, the following is a statement from the tribe regarding masks:

“The Blackfeet Reservation is a sovereign nation and will continue to adhere to a mandatory mask mandate which was authorized by the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council under Ordinance 121 at the beginning of this pandemic in March of 2020. The Blackfeet Tribe will continue every effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks, social distancing, practicing hand hygiene (washing hands and/or use of hand sanitizer) and following recommended CDC guidelines.”

The Blackfeet Reservation is home to around 10,000 residents. Since the pandemic outbreak late last winter, there have been 1,359 cases and 46 deaths of enrolled tribal members due to COVID-19.

Blackfeet Reservation will continue mandatory mask mandate

PRESS RELEASE 

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Browning, MT – On Friday, February 12, 2021, Governor Greg Gianforte has stated he will lift the statewide mask mandate.

While the Blackfeet Reservation is located in northwest Montana, the following is a statement from the tribe regarding masks:

“The Blackfeet Reservation is a sovereign nation and will continue to adhere to a mandatory mask mandate which was authorized by the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council under Ordinance 121 at the beginning of this pandemic in March of 2020.  The Blackfeet Tribe will continue every effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by wearing masks, social distancing, practicing hand hygiene (washing hands and/or use of hand sanitizer) and following recommended CDC guidelines.”

The Blackfeet Reservation is home to around 10,000 residents.  Since the pandemic outbreak late last winter, there have been 1,359 cases and 46 deaths of enrolled tribal members due to COVID-19.

PUBLIC NOTICE – FEBRUARY 10, 2021

The Incident Command is now under the Emergency Winter Plan effective February 10, 2021.
If you need emergency wood (completely out and it’s your only source of heat) you will be priority and if you need food, please contact Emergency Dispatch at 338-2946 or 338-2231.
If you need shelter, contact Crystal Creek at 338-6330.
All other emergencies, please call 911.
Please stay safe & stay warm!

Phase and Vaccine Plan Updates