For generations; the Native American people have been a society of great mystery. The Assiniboine and Sioux Indians of the Fort Peck Reservation in northeastern Montana are no exception. Althoughcenturies old; their culture is only now being rediscovered and explored. The idea to reveal some of their fascinating story stemmed from the desire;devotion; and dedication of a few individuals to embrace the opportunity to explore this wondrous race of people. In 1851 at Fort Laramie; Wyoming; the tribes of Montana and Dakota territories signed a treaty with the U.S. Government; which led to thebeginnings of many congressional hearings concerning Native American reservations. In 1886 at Fort Peck Agency; the Sioux and Assiniboine exerted their sovereign powers and agreed with the government to create the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. After much negotiation over the two million acres of land; U.S. Congress ratified the agreement in 1888. This colorful heritage and legacy of Fort Peck is commemorated by the 200 images in this photographic collection. Featured are scenes of tribal leaders; schoolchildren; families; and celebrations from the late 1880s to the 1920s. All of the images were provided by Native American families living on the Fort Peck Reservation; the Fort Peck Tribal Archives; and the Montana Historical Society.
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