General Trivia
What tribe has the largest tribal land in the U.S.?
Navajo Nation
What term do most Native Americans prefer to be called across the U.S.?
Hint: NOT Indian :)
By specific tribal name (i.e.- Northern Cheyenne, or specifically in native tongue) or Indigenous
How many acres comprise the Northern Cheyenne reservation today?
~444,000 acres
How many Northern Cheyenne tribal members reside on this reservation?
~6,600 (roughly half of the total tribal membership)
What year were Native Americans forcefully displaced by the Indian Relocation Act?
1830
How many tribal reservations are in Montana?
8 (Blackfeet, Crow, Flathead, Fort Belknap, Fort Peck, Little Shell, Northern Cheyenne, Rocky Boy)
Occurring in 1876, what battle occurred between the Northern Cheyenne, Sioux & N. Arapaho allies & the U.S. cavalry near the southwest border of our reservation?
The Battle of the Rosebud
How many districts comprise the Northern Cheyenne reservation?
5 (Lame Deer (the central and largest), Ashland, Birney, Muddy, Busby)
How many federally recognized tribes are there currently in the U.S.?
In what year was November designated as National American Indian Heritage Month?
In 1990, then-President George H.W. Bush signed a joint congressional resolution designating the month of November National American Indian Heritage Month.
What is a local name for the battle that occurred between the Northern Cheyenne, Sioux & N. Arapaho allies vs. the U.S. Cavalry near the southwest border of our reservation?
The Battle Where the Girl Saved Her Brother
(Buffalo Calf Road Woman)
What state do our southern relatives (Southern Cheyenne) reside in present day?
Western Oklahoma
How many languages were discovered to have been originally spoken by Native Americans across what is now the U.S.?
How is most American Indian cultural and historical information passed on to future generations?
Oral lessons, storytelling
What was another name that Chief Dull Knife was known by?
Morning Star
Which battle, occurring on June 25, 1876, was called "Custer's Last Stand"?
Battle of the Little Bighorn
aka Battle of the Greasy Grass
Why is it important to celebrate American Indian History Month?
During Native American Heritage Month, it is important not just to celebrate the legacy that Indigenous history makers have left, but also to celebrate those who continue to shape our society, lead their communities, and impact our culture today.
What does the term tribal sovereignty mean?
Tribes have the ability to govern and protect their citizens and lands.
What was the original title given to the Northern Cheyenne reservation lands?
Tongue River Reservation
What site (not located in Montana) holds a lot of spiritual significance to the Northern Cheyenne people?
Bear Butte (6 miles NE of Sturgis, SD)