125 Years Later, Native American Tribe in Montana Gets Federal Recognition

For decades, the Little Shell tribe had no legal status. That changed in December, when Congress granted recognition to the tribe’s 5,300 members. GREAT FALLS, Mont. — More than 125 years ago a band …For decades, the Little Shell tribe had no legal status. That changed in December, when Congress granted recognition to the tribe’s 5,300 members. GREAT FALLS, Mont. — More than 125 years ago a band …