Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana

What Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana does

The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana is a federally recognized tribal government entity headquartered in Great Falls, Montana, serving approximately 5,400 enrolled members of Ojibwe ancestry. The tribe provides a range of governmental and direct services to its members, including healthcare through a tribal clinic, housing programs, transportation services, and chronic disease prevention initiatives. Federal recognition was granted on December 20, 2019, through the National Defense Authorization Act, following decades of state-recognized-only status, and the tribe operates with approximately nine listed employees across its program portfolio.

The tribe's business model is not commercial in the traditional sense; rather, it is funded through federal grants and program administration agreements with agencies such as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), supplemented by its own program-generated revenue. Recent strategic capital projects include the Good Medicine Community (nearly 100 housing units on 18 acres) and a planned Event Center & Resort, which together represent the tribe's adoption of owned-real-estate and hospitality revenue models to diversify beyond grant funding. Leadership is vested in a tribal council chaired by Gerald Gray, with council members including Clarence Sivertsen, Leona Kienenberger, Colleen Hill, Alisa Herodes, Iris Kill Eagle, and Daniel Boyer.

Name

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana

Legal name

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana

Website

https://montanalittleshelltribe.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana is a federally recognized tribal government headquartered in Great Falls, Montana, serving approximately 5,400 enrolled members through healthcare, housing, transportation, and chronic disease prevention programs funded by federal grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Government Services

NAICS

American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (921150), American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments (92115)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Public Health Authorities (HLAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Tribal government services
• Indigenous healthcare services
• Tribal housing assistance
• Tribal transportation programs
• Chronic disease prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Programs and Grants: As a federally recognized tribe (restored in 2019 via National Defense Authorization Act), the Tribe receives federal funding and operates programs funded through federal grants including Tribal Transportation Program, healthcare services, and housing programs.
2. Tribal Economic Development: The Tribe is developing economic ventures including the Good Medicine Community housing development and Event Center & Resort project to generate revenue and support tribal members.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana is a federally recognized tribal government that administers health, housing, transportation, cultural, and community programs for its enrolled membership. It also operates tribally controlled facilities such as the Little Shell Tribal Health Clinic and the Little Shell Event Center & Resort to deliver services and generate program revenue.

Product overview

Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians of Montana operates a portfolio of government programs and community services rather than a commercial technology product. The offerings include the Housing Assistance Program (HAP) providing housing repairs and appliance upgrades, the Pembina Appliance Program for emergency assistance to elders, the Good Medicine Community housing development project, the Little Shell Tribal Health Clinic offering primary care and specialty services, the Chronic Disease Prevention Program, and a Tribal Transportation Program. These programs are funded through federal recognition and tribal governance rather than being packaged software or platform offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Housing Assistance Program (HAP)
• Pembina Appliance Program
• Good Medicine Community
• Little Shell Tribal Health Clinic
• Chronic Disease Prevention Program
• Tribal Transportation Program
• Little Shell Event Center & Resort

Quantifiable outcome

• 37% improvement in chronic disease prevention and screening outcomes through personalized Prevention Prescription approach
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tribe works in partnership with FHWA through the Tribal Transportation Program Agreement (TTPA) to identify transportation needs, prioritize projects, and invest TTP funding for roads, pedestrian facilities, safety, and maintenance.
• Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tribe's Transportation Department works with BIA to identify transportation needs, prioritize projects, and invest Tribal Transportation Program funding.
• Local GovernmentsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with city and county governments for transportation planning, infrastructure development, and annexation processes such as the Good Medicine Community project with City of Great Falls.
• City of Great FallsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tribe is working with the City of Great Falls for the Good Medicine Community housing development, including annexation, infrastructure standards, and emergency services integration.
• Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through the Good Health & Wellness in Indian Country program for chronic disease prevention and tobacco cessation initiatives.
• Montana Tobacco Use Prevention Program (MTUPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for tobacco cessation resources and prevention programs for the Little Shell community.
• Montana Food Bank NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides food service program to deliver lunch for kids and teens 18 and under in the community.
• Montana Veterans BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal Council member Clarence Sivertsen serves as Chairman of Montana Veterans Board, representing tribal veterans interests.
• Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTribal Chairman Gerald Gray serves as Chairman of the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council which serves 12 tribes in the Rocky Mountain region.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• National Indian Health Board: National advocacy organization representing tribal health programs and IHS funding interests. Adjacent peer given the Little Shell Tribe's significant healthcare operations and federal health funding dependence.
• Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council: Regional inter-tribal organization serving 12 Rocky Mountain tribes, chaired by the Little Shell Chairman. Comparable as a tribal advocacy and coordination body addressing healthcare, economic development, and policy across multiple tribal nations.

Regional players

• Great Falls Housing Authority: Local public housing authority serving Great Falls, Montana. Comparable as a regional housing provider and potential partner for Good Medicine Community's broader community housing supply contribution.

Direct peers

• Blackfeet Nation: Federally recognized Montana tribal government operating healthcare, education, housing, and economic development programs for its members. Most directly comparable peer given shared geography, sovereign status, and multi-program service delivery model.
• Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes: Federally recognized Montana tribal government providing healthcare, housing, education, and natural resource management to tribal members. Comparable in program breadth, federal funding dependency, and tribal governance structure.
• Fort Belknap Indian Community: Montana-based federally recognized tribal government operating healthcare (IHS), housing, and economic programs. Directly comparable peer in service delivery model and federal recognition status.
• Northern Cheyenne Tribe: Federally recognized Montana tribal government providing healthcare, housing, education, and cultural preservation to enrolled members. Shares the same federal recognition framework and multi-program operating model.
• Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians: Federally recognized Chippewa tribe with historical ties to the Little Shell Pembina Band. Comparable in tribal governance, cultural identity preservation, and provision of healthcare and social services to enrolled members.
• Crow Nation: Federally recognized Montana tribal government operating health, housing, transportation, and economic development programs. Highly comparable in geographic scope and federal program mix.

Others

• Montana Food Bank Network: Statewide food assistance organization partnering with the Little Shell Tribe on community food service programs. Adjacent service provider with overlap in food distribution and emergency relief to tribal communities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Montana-Little-Shell-Tribe-of-Chippewa-Indians-116712845070717
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/little-shell-tribe-of-chippewa-indians-of-montana

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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