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From Powwows to Battlefields Montana offers many opportunities to learn about the indigenous cultures of its 12 tribes through celebrations, community attractions and history. From powwows to historic battlefields, plan to enjoy these experiences in Montana’s Indian Country. There is great diversity among the twelve tribes located in Big Sky Country in their languages, rituals, histories and governments. Each tribe has a distinct and unique cultural heritage that contributes to modern Montana. Indigenous languages and traditions are alive and well throughout Indian Country, where visitors are welcome to experience the varied customs of each tribe. Come see for yourself all that the Native American culture has to offer. Go beyond the cinematic version seen on television and in movies, and feed your soul by experiencing the many tribal communities, diverse cultures and history of this vast, unspoiled land. Journey off the beaten path to explore unique sights, buy local authentic arts and crafts, taste Native American cuisine and experience the splendor and beauty of the tribal nations across Montana. With a schedule packed with history, begin your extended weekend getaway in Billings and head toward Southeast Montana to experience some of the best Native American warrior history of the Great Plains. Hear tales of tribal war chiefs, see historic battlefields and explore ancient indigenous art. Travel this route to learn more about the culture and history of the Crow and Northern
Cheyenne tribes. beaded jewelry, brightly decorated Stop at the Four Dances Natural textiles or handcrafted beaded leather Area for a scenic nature hike overmoccasins. Gather supplies for your looking the Yellowstone River. Farown arts and crafts or shop at the ther down the road, stop to walk the Medicine Turtle and River Crow short trails of Pictograph Cave State Trading Posts to bring home authenPark and witness the unique pictotic Crow design artwork, signature graphs left by ancient storytellers Crow floral medallion necklaces or a from hundreds of years ago. Learn brightly colored star quilt. about the fascinating life of the last Near Busby see the Chief Two traditional Crow war chief at Chief Moons Monument, honoring thePlenty Coups State Park near Pryor. Northern Cheyenne chief who was a History is captured within the walls model for the famous buffalo nickel. of the Custer Battlefield Museum More at www.visitmt.com on the Crow Reservation. Travel into history on a guided tour of the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument with Apsaalooke Tours in Crow Agency. Extend your stay in Crow Agency and spend the night in a luxury teepee with the Apsaalooke Glamping Company. Meet the friendly staff at the Custer Battlefield Trading Post For more on Montana and Café for an appetizing bison burger or authentic Indian taco. Browse the gift shop to find a stunning array of floral-designed September, 2021 ~ ExtendedWeekendGetaways | -43-
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