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Community Information

Northern Cheyenne community health center

Although the Cheyenne are proud of preserving their culture and language, virtually all tribal members primarily speak English.

The reservation and surrounding areas are an outdoorsman’s delight. Hunting, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, wildlife photography, caving, canoeing, rafting, snowmobiling, skiing, boating, and camping

A wide variety of wildlife makes its home here; the tribe even maintains a herd of bison. Being located roughly midway between Yellowstone Park and the Black Hills makes Mt. Rushmore, Devils Tower, the Crazy Horse Memorial and Old Faithful easily accessible.

The Northern Cheyenne host three major powwows each year. One in Lame Deer around the 4th of July, one Labor Day in Ashland, and the third is in Busby over the Christmas holiday. Powwows, rodeos, state and county fairs, as well as a variety of athletic events help fill your time.

Schools
There is a public school system on the reservation, one in Colstrip (20 miles away) and the St. Labre Indian School in Ashland (also 20 miles away).

Tribal College
Chief Dull Knife College
Phone: 406-477-6215
Website: http://www.cdkc.edu

People and Places to Know

Indian Health Service
Debby Bends, CEO Phone: 406-477-4410
Beverly Stiller, Administrative Officer/Housing Officer Phone: 406-477-4402
Myrna Small, Business Office Phone: 406-477-4403
Dr. George Ceremuga, Clinical Director Phone: 406-477-4468
Dr. Thomas Schreiner, Chief Medical Officer Phone: 406-477-4537

Postal Service:
Postmaster, Lame Deer, MT 59043 Phone: 406-477-6707

Banks:
Cheyenne Western Bank (Ashland, MT) Phone: 406-784-2303
First Interstate Bank of Colstrip (Colstrip, MT) Phone: 406-748-2840
First Interstate Bank of Lame Deer (Lame Deer, MT) Phone: 406-4777-8911

Telephone Service:
Range Telephone Cooperative 1-800-603-6000

Cable Television:
Lame Deer Cable TV Phone: 406-477-6232