Yellowtail Dam Tour
Earlier this week, Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and members of the Crow Tribe Legislature were invited to take a tour of the Yellowtail Dam in Fort Smith, MT, where they were able to see the engineering marvel that the Yellowtail Dam is and see the work that the employees of the Yellowtail Dam perform and execute daily. Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to thank Mr. CJ Stewart and the Bureau of Reclamation for inviting the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch on this tour. For more photos or videos from this tour, please visit click here.
2023 October Quarter Session: October 09-October 20, 2023
Speaker DeCrane and Secretary Takes Enemy’s statement on the passing of C.L.B. 23-01
Passing of the 2024 Crow Tribal Government Budget
Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to announce the passing of C.L.B 23-01. Upon the passing of C.L.B 23-01, Chairman White Clay signed the bill for his full approval. The full comprehensive budget for the operation for the Crow Tribal Government has been passed for fiscal year 2024.
Arrow Creek District Meeting
The Arrow Creek District Delegation would like to announce that a district meeting will be held Sunday October 01, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Blue Community Hall in Pryor, MT. Should you have any questions regarding the district meeting, please call your district representatives, visit our website at www.ctlb.org or call the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch.
Reno District Meeting
The Reno District Delegation would like to announce that a district meeting will be held Thursday October 05, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Reno District Hall in Crow Agency, MT. Should you have any questions regarding the district meeting, please contact your district representatives, visit our website at www.ctlb.org or call the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch.
Statement of Congratulations from the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch
Statement of Condolence
Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to express condolences and messages of comfort to those who have recently lost a loved one. Speaker DeCrane and Secretary Takes Enemy’s statement of comfort:
Big Horn District Name Change
Tour of Senior Living Facility
Special Session: August 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to inform the Crow people of a special session on August 29, 2023. The special session will commence at 1:00 PM and will be held at the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch Chambers. For more information, please visit our website at, www.ctlb.org, our social media platforms, or give us a call at (406) 638-2023.
Pryor, Big Horn and Reno District School Supplies Giveaway
Crow Fair August 17 – 21, 2023
Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to with the Crow People a safe and happy Crow Fair! The Crow Tribe Legislative Branch hopes that this Crow Fair will be spent with families joining together and enjoying all that Crow Fair has to offer, such as the rodeo, powwow, parade and more. Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch hope that the Crow new year brings nothing but good to you and your families.
Special Session Scheduled for August, 09, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to inform the Crow people of a special session on August 09, 2023. The special session will commence at 1:00 PM and will be held at the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch Chambers. For more information, please visit our website at, www.ctlb.org, our social media platforms, or give us a call at (406) 638-2023.
Speaker DeCrane and Senator Kills Pretty Enemy Pass the Crow Bar Exam
Secretary Takes Enemy and the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to congratulate the Speaker of the House, Sen. DeCrane and Sen. Kills Pretty Enemy on their passing of the Crow Bar Exam! Both senators were privately sworn in by the Chief Judge, Judge Left Hand today. Speaker DeCrane and Senator Kills Pretty Enemy will now be able to represent as advocates in the Crow Tribal court. For more photos of the swearing in ceremony, please visit our social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram) or click here.
Crow Tribe General Council Meeting canceled
Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to remind the Crow people of the upcoming Crow Tribe General Council Meeting. This General Council Meeting will take place at the new Crow Fair arbor on August 05, 2023 at 11:00 AM. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Secretary Black Eagle’s office, our website, or call the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch at (406) 638-2023.
What happened at Crow Tribe Legislature on the week of July 24, 2023?
During the week of July 24, 2023 the Crow Tribal Legislature held several committee meetings. On Wednesday July 26, 2023, The finance committee met to discuss the up coming fiscal year and the work that needs to be done to come to an agreement on a commonsense budget that will not only benefit all branches of the government, but the Crow people as well. On Thursday, July 27, 2023, The Crow Tribal Legislature received reports from Mr. Scott Sypolt of Tribal Roots and Mr. Andrew Treble of Canadian Hydro. These potential projects would benefit the Crow tribe in both the cannabis and renewable energy industries. These potential projects will have long lasting and positive impacts on Crow people by providing the Crow people with quality services and more. On Friday July 28, 2023, the Health and Human Services Committee met with individuals expressing their concerns with the upcoming elections to the Little Big Horn College Board and Trustees. After, the Health and Human Services Committee Chair, Senator Dean Don’t Mix of the Valley of the Chiefs District, announced his registration as Committee Chair and thanked the Committee for their support. With Senator Dean Don’t Mix’s registration, Secretary Takes Enemy, having served as the vice-chair of the Health ad Human Services Committee, will serve as the interim chair of the Health and Human Services Committee. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch on our website, www.ctlb.org, our social media platforms on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram or call the office at (406) 638-2023. For photos and or videos please click here.
2023 July Quarterly Session Week Two
In the second week of the 2023 July Quarterly Session, The Crow Tribal Legislature participated in the flag raising ceremony for the Mighty Few District and heard stories from Mr. Levi Yellowmule and others. The Crow Tribal Legislature also received reports from the ANHA Housing Board of Commissioners, Ms. Sami Walking Bear and Western Native Voice, The Big Horn County Sheriff, Sheriff King and the Big Horn County Attorney, the Honorable Jeanne Torske. On Wednesday July 19, 2023, the Crow Tribal Legislature voted on LR 23-05, reconfirming Mr. Melvin Ware and Ms. Leslie Kabotie to be members of the Housing Board of Commissioners. The Crow Tribal Legislature also received reports from the Crow Tribe Executive Branch officials, Secretary Black Eagle and Vice Secretary Whiteman and the Judicial Branch Chief Judge, the Honorable Myra Left Hand and Associate Judge Yarlott. The BIA superintendent and members of various departments also reported along with the Crow Tribe Executive Branch CEO, Ms. Rachel Pretty On Top. For more information or photos from the July Quarterly session, please click here.
2023 July Quarterly Session Week Two Attendance Record
2023 July Quarterly Session Week One
In the first week of the 2023 July Quarterly Session, The Crow Tribe Legislature received reports from the Crow Tribe Health Department, the Crow Tribe Land Management Office and the Crow Tribe Historical Preservation Office (CTHPO). Speaker Decrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch are pleased and excited about the work they are doing to move their departments forward, while keeping the interests of the Crow Tribe in mind. Speaker Decrane and Secretary Takes Enemy thank them for their leadership and work to pursue a better Crow community. Pictures from these reports and the first week can be found here.
2023 July Quarterly Session Week One Attendance Record
Attendance Record for week one of the 2023 July Quarterly Session. For more information regarding the attendance record or the quarterly session, please contact your district representative or contact the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or call the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch at (406) 638-2023.
The Crow Tribe Legislative Branch is on Twitter and Instagram!
The Crow Tribe Legislative Branch is now on Twitter and Instagram. Please give us a follow on twitter: @CrowTribeLB or on Instagram: @crowtribelegislativebranch.
2023 July Quarterly Session
Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to inform the Crow people of the upcoming 2023 July Quarterly Session. The July session will commence on July 10, 2023 at 10:00 AM and will be held through July 21, 2023. The agenda for the session will include the following:
- A Joint Action Resolution of the Crow Tribal Government Approving the Northwestern Energy Rights-Of-Way Renewals
- Other Business
- Old Business
2023 Crow Native Days Parade
Several members of the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch had the opportunity to participate in the 2023 Crow Native Days Parade. The Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to commend those who participated and those who placed. The parade was a display of the world class beadwork done by the Crow people and the great horsemanship that the Crow people are known for. We want to thank Brinna Melendrez for the great pictures she captured and for the great job she did for the 2023 Crow Native Days parade. If you would like to see photos from the parade, the photos are located here.
Crow Fair Arbor Grand Opening
BIA Forestry Department
Center Lodge District Meeting
The Center Lodge District would like to inform Center Lodge District Members that a district meeting will be held Thursday June 15, 2023, at the Reno District Hall at 6:00 PM. The agenda for the meeting will be as follows:
- General Update
- Arbor Project
- Native Days
- Plenty Doors Update
- Chance to hear constituent concerns prior to the commencement of the July Quarterly Session
If you have any questions regarding the district meeting, please contact your district representatives, visit our website at www.ctlb.org or call the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch at (406) 638-2023/25.
Big Horn District Meeting
The Big Horn District delegation would like to inform district members that a district meeting will be held, Monday June 12, 2023, at the Big Horn District Hall at 6:00 PM. The agenda for the meeting will be as follows.
- General Update
- Chance to hear constituent concerns before the commencement of the July Quarterly Session.
If you have any questions regarding this event, please contact your district representatives, visit our website at www.ctlb.org or call the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch at (406) 638-2023/25.
Arrow Creek District Meeting
The Arrow Creek District delegation would like to inform Arrow Creek District members that a district meeting will be held, Thursday June 08, 2023, at Plenty Coups State Park at 5:30 PM. The agenda for the meeting will be as follows:
- Fish and Game Commission update
- Northwestern Energy Rights of Way Renewal update
- Chance to hear constituent concerns prior to the commencement of the July Quarterly Session
Valley of the Chiefs District Meeting Cancelled
Attention all Valley of the Chiefs District Members, the Valley of the Chiefs district delegation is sad to announce the cancellation of tonight’s district meeting. Another meeting will be rescheduled and the dates will be announced in the coming days. If you have any questions regarding the cancellation, please contact your district representatives, visit our website at www.ctlb.org or call the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch.