Entries by Jeff Skunkcap

Understanding the COVID-19 Vaccine distribution

Here is a quick guide to understanding how the vaccine will be given and to who. There are limited amounts available and the manufacturers are working very hard to get the vaccine out to everyone. Indian Health Services across the country have received limited amounts. The CDC has set guidelines on who will receive the […]

COVID-19 Vaccine information

COVID‐19 Vaccine – 12/23/2020 IHS Blackfeet Service Unit Food and Drug Administration issued the second emergency use authorization to Moderna COVID‐19 Vaccine to be distributed in the U.S for use in individuals 18 years of age and older. The Indian Health Service received 22,425 doses of Pfizer and 46,000 doses of Moderna. In the first […]

Blackfeet Tribe preparing for Christmas dinner delivery starting Dec. 12

PUBLIC NOTICE – DECEMBER 4, 2020 The Blackfeet Tribe is preparing for the Christmas Dinner delivery, hams with all the trimmings and also including toys for tots, beginning December 12, 2020. All those who need delivery, include: Elderly, sick, handicapped, homebound, quarantined, isolated, and those without transportation. You may begin calling the COVID-19 Dispatch at […]

Blackfeet Tribe approves $75 payment to all tribal members

PUBLIC NOTICE – DECEMBER 3, 2020 The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council has approved a per-capita payment in the amount of $75.00 to all tribal members. Due to COVID-19, all checks will be mailed beginning Monday, December 7, 2020 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Blackfeet Tribe.

Stay at Home Order extended to Dec. 20

PUBLIC NOTICE – DECEMBER 3, 2020 Per the Incident Command & BTBC, the Stay at Home Order has been extended until December 20, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Only essential travel is allowed (medical & groceries). Masks are required on the Blackfeet Reservation. Follow the CDC guidelines of social distancing, washing your hands/using hand sanitizer, remaining […]

Temporary homeless shelter at the Crystal Creek Lodge

PUBLIC NOTICE – NOVEMBER 15, 2020: The Blackfeet Tribe has implemented a temporary homeless shelter at the Crystal Creek Lodge. Individuals may present themselves at the door and will be given the details for their stay. Please contact Crystal Creek Lodge at (406) 338-6330 for more information.

Clarification: Public notice regarding Tribal directors and assistants returning to work

PUBLIC NOTICE – NOVEMBER 15, 2020: The Blackfeet Tribe would like to clarify the public notice regarding directors. As stated in the notice, the Tribal Offices/Departments are not opening to the public. In consultation with the Tribe’s Public Health Officials, it has been deemed safe to bring the Directors and their administrative assistants back to […]

ANNOUNCEMENT: Tribal Directors and their Assistants to return to work on Nov. 16

PUBLIC NOTICE – NOVEMBER 15, 2020: The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council has asked all Tribal directors & their assistants to return to work on Monday, November 16, 2020. The Tribal offices/departments will remain closed to the public but this will allow business to be conducted virtually through phone, email, or fax. An updated tribal directory […]