The idea for a new $23 million recreation, education, wellness and community center for the headquarters of the Fort Peck Tribes came from an unexpected place. Put bluntly, the youth of this reservation community in Eastern Montana were tired of watching their family members die. They told the tribal council there must a be different way. Now, 20 years and more than $23 million later, a community

The Fort Kipp Celebration took place over the weekend. The powwow was held over three days and featured specials for tiny tots, junior boys’ grass, old style jingle and a cowboy special. Fort Peck Tribal Court associate judge Imogen Lilley told the Northern Plains Independent that the celebration was a good time after a break due to COVID-19 last year. “Fort Kipp was where I grew up,”