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 6 feet apart, staying within your own cohort and no large gatherings.
  • If you feel sick or have been exposed to COVID-19, call (406) 338-6304.
  • If you need supplies, food or wood, please call COVID-19 Dispatch at (406) 338-2231 or (406) 338-2946.

Blackfeet honors tribal members lost to COVID-19

Blackfeet business owners can apply for COVID relief grants

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 work to take care of essential program business such as vendor payments, reports, etc.

Also, to clarify any misinformation, the Blackfeet Tribe does not control what the public schools do as long as they follow the ordinance and comply with CDC Guidelines.

The Tribal office is still closed to the public with the exception of essential services. If you need assistance, you may call (406) 338-7521.

The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council, along with Incident Command and other essential departments, have worked very hard to keep everyone safe, especially our elders and those most vulnerable and will continue to do so.

We are under Phase 1 of our approved phased plan and do not have any intention of opening the reservation up soon due to the State of Montana having such a high rise in cases as well as the holiday seasons coming up.

Even though the Blackfeet Reservation’s numbers have significantly decreased, we will remain vigilant and ask everyone to continue to follow the CDC guidelines of washing your hands, wearing a mask, social distancing, and avoiding social gatherings.

When the time comes to look at reopening the reservation, consultation with the proper medical personnel and health officials, as well as public input will be sought. All documents will be available to the public with a plan to move forward.

We continue to pray for all those that lost loved ones, prayers for the sick and suffering or those in need.

God Bless everyone,
Blackfeet Tribal Business Council

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 will be posted.

All safety measures and precautions have been put in place and will be followed. PPE is available for all programs.

Please watch for more updates.

Stay At Home Order Extended to November 22

PUBLIC NOTICE—NOVEMBER 5, 2020:

The Stay At Home Order has been extended until Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

Blackfeet Tribe Halloween Guidance and Activity Schedule

Blackfeet Nation Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

October 23, 2020

Due to the extended STAY AT HOME ORDER issued by the BTBC, LIHEAP will continue to be closed to the public. You may pick up an application at the following places:

  • Browning – Glacier Electric
  • Cut Bank – Glacier Electric
  • East Glacier – Post Office
  • Babb – Fire Hall
  • Heart Butte-Mini Store

Applications have already been mailed to clients who are 60+ and applied last year. If you are 60+ and/or handicapped, and you did not apply last year, call 338-7977. Leave your name and mailing address and an application will be mailed to you.

Blackfeet Housing tenants should check with your OT for an application to be mailed to you.

Documents you will need:

  • Current heating bill with applicant’s name or household member’s name and account number
  • Income for the past 12 months
  • Social Security Card copies of all household members and 1 Indian ID. If you applied last year you do not have to submit these documents. We will use what’s on file, HOWEVER, if you are adding an additional household member you must submit a copy of their social security card and income for the past 12 months.

When filling out the application please have a working phone number so we can contact you if we need additional information.  All persons who are 18 and older must sign a Confidential Release of Information form so take additional forms if needed. This is page 7 of the application. Also, all household members who are 18 and older must sign the application. This is on page 5.

The application process will take longer than in the past. Please be patient as we are trying to keep everyone safe. If you have any questions, please call us at 338-7977 and someone will assist you.

PLEASE MAIL YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:

LOW ENERGY
PO BOX 880
BROWNING, MT  59417