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Position Announcement

February 02, 2024

Speaker Spotted, Sr. and Secretary Takes Enemy would like announce the opening of the Administrative Assistant position. Applications can be picked up at the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch or on our website: www.ctlb.org. Applications are due February 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM. Please find the Application for Employment and full Job Description here.


Sen. Spotted, Sr. Elected as the New Speaker of the House

January 09, 2024

The Crow Tribe Legislative Branch is pleased to announce the election of Sen. Darwin Spotted, Sr. (Black Lodge) as the new Speaker of the House. Speaker Spotted, Sr. now serves his second term as Speaker of the House, having previously served in 2021-22. Along with his election, Secretary Takes Enemy (Big Horn) won reelection by acclamation to serve her second consecutive term as Secretary of the House. Please join the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch in congratulating Speaker Spotted, Sr. And Secretary Takes Enemy on their elections to Speaker and Secretary of the House.


2024 January Quarterly Session Public Notice

January 05, 2024

Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to remind the public of the 2024 January Quarterly session. The January Quarterly session will take place at the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch Chambers. For more information, please give us a call at (406) 638-2023 or visit our website at www.ctlb.org.


Elder Christmas Dinner

December 19, 2023
The Crow Tribe Legislative Branch, along with the Crow Tribe Executive Branch and the BIA, would like to share that tomorrow, December 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM, Christmas dinners for Elders will take place in each district. The locations for the Christmas dinners are as follows:
Mighty Few: Wyola Community Center
Valley of the Chiefs: Our Lady of Loretto Catholic Church Gym
Black Lodge and Center Lodge: Multi Purpose Building
Big Horn: Big Horn Community Hall
Arrow Creek: Blue Community Center
Billings: Eagle Seeker Lodge (Downstairs)
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch at (406) 638-2023, visit our social media platforms or our website.

Montana Senator, Sen. Tester Letter of Congratulations

December 06, 2023


District Meeting

November 29, 2023

The Black Lodge District Delegation would like to inform Black Lodge District Members that a district meeting will be held Thursday December 07, 2023, at the Black Lodge Community Center at 6:00 PM


2023 Crow Tribe Legislative Branch Inauguration

November 27, 2023

Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to share the official public notice for the 2023 Crow Tribe Legislative Branch Inauguration. For more information, please visit our social media platforms, visit our website, or call the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch at (406) 638-2023.


Statement on the Passing of Sheriff King

November 20, 2023

Statement from Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch on the passing of Sheriff King


November 21, 2023 Special Session

November 17, 2023

Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to announce that a Special Session will take place on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 1:00 PM. For more information, please visit our website, our social media platforms or call the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch at (406) 638-2023.


Passing of J.A.R. 23-05

November 17, 2023

Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to announce the passing of J.A.R 23-05 titled, “A Resolution to Authorize the Executive Branch to Access Funds in the Energy Development Projects Account Established by the Crow Tribal Water Rights Settlement Act of 2010 for the Tribe’s Yellowtail Afterbay Hydroelectric Project.” J.A.R 23-05 passed by a vote of 17-0-0 and was signed by Chairman White Clay for approval. For more information, please visit our social media platforms, visit our website, or call the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch at (406) 638-2023.


November 15, 2023 Special Session

November 13, 2023

Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to announce that a Special Session will take place on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM. For more information, please visit our website, our social media platforms or call the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch at (406) 638-2023.


Veterans Day

November 10, 2023

Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like wish all Crow veterans, a Happy Veterans Day. We honor our veterans on this sacred day and thank them for their selfless service to their country and their people. The Crow Tribe Legislative Branch has a sacred obligation to honor our Crow Veterans and thank them for their tireless service to the United States and especially, to the Crow people.


Catering Contract Proposals

November 08, 2023

The Crow Tribe Legislative Branch is seeking proposals for a catering contract for the 2023 Crow Tribe Legislative Branch Inauguration. Proposals will be due November 14, 2023 by close of business and a contract will be awarded November 17, 2023. For more information, please call the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch, visit our social media platforms or visit our website.


Passing of J.A.R. 23-04

November 01, 2023

Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like announce the passing of J.A.R 23-04 titled, “A Joint Action Resolution of the Crow Tribal Government Approving the Northwestern Energy Rights-Of-Way Renewals.” Speaker DeCrane and Secretary Takes Enemy would like to thank those who were involved in the negotiation process for their hard work and for fighting for a deal that will benefit the Crow people. For more information regarding the passing of J.A.R 23-04, please click here.


Passing of J.A.R 23-03

November 01, 2023

Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to announce the passing of J.A.R 23-03 titled, “A Joint Action Resolution Authorizing and Approving a Loan Between the Apsaalooke Nation Housing Authority and Mercy Community Capital to Enable the Completion of a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Project.” With the passing of J.A.R 23-03, the Apsaalooke Nation Housing Authority will be able to successfully finish the renovations of the Senior Living Facility in Crow Agency, which Senators Good Luck and Male Bear-Stone were able to tour today to see the great work that ANHA and their team have done. To see the official copy of J.A.R. 23-03, please click here.


Special Session 11.01.2023

October 30, 2023

Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to announce that a Special Session will take place on Wednesday, November 01, 2023 at 1:30 PM. For more information, please visit our website, our social media platforms or call the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch at (406) 638-2023.


Yellowtail Dam Tour

October 12, 2023

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

October 12, 2023


Speaker DeCrane and Secretary Takes Enemy’s statement on the passing of C.L.B. 23-01

October 03, 2023


Passing of the 2024 Crow Tribal Government Budget

October 03, 2023

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

September 27, 2023

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

September 27, 2023

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

September 14, 2023
Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the entire Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to congratulate the newly crowned 2024 Crow Fair Royalty on their selection to represent their districts and the Crow Tribe:
Miss Crow Nation- Michaiah Pease
Miss Teen- Azalea Dust
Miss Junior- Caison Cummins
Miss Tiny Tot- Kaycee Costa
BlackLodge District – Marley Hugs
Pryor District – Jaycee Killsprettyenemy,
River Crow District – Lacey Old Coyote
Center Lodge- Khloe Cummins
Lodge Grass- Bryce Three Irons
No Water Karis Bright Wings Pease
Big Horn- Savaya Alden
Wyola- Embery Crooked Arm
Off Reservation- Siclly Glenn
The Crow Tribe Legislative Branch is rooting for your success in the upcoming year, knowing you will represent the Crow Tribe in a positive manner. The Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would also like to congratulate the 2024 Crow Fair General Manager, Brinna Melendrez, on running a successful Crow Fair Pageant.

Statement of Condolence

September 06, 2023

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

August 30, 2023
During the August 29, 2023 Special Session, Big Horn District Senators, Takes Enemy, Alden, Jr. and Plainfeather sponsored L.R. 23-07 titled, “A Resolution of the Crow Tribal Legislature to Adopt a Branch Policy Formally Recognizing the Historically and Culturally Correct Title of the Big Horn District.” L.R. 23-07 passed by a vote of 14-0-0. The Big Horn District Representatives’ statement:
“We are happy to announce the official name change for the Big Horn District. Prior to L.R 23-07’s passing, the Big Horn District was referred to as the, “Valley of the Giveaway” and from now on, will only be referred to as the, “Big Horn District.” This is consistent with the wishes of Big Metal, the chief of the Big Horn Sheep, and with who we are, as a district. The Big Horn District has something to be proud of today.”
Please join the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch in congratulating the Big Horn District on this historic achievement.

Tour of Senior Living Facility

August 30, 2023
Yesterday, August 29, 2023, Infrastructure Committee Chair, Sen. Good Luck, along with Secretary Takes Enemy and Sen. Meeks, were granted the opportunity to tour the Senior Citizens Living Center to see the work the Apsaalooke Nation Housing Authority is doing in bringing senior living to the Crow Reservation.
Along, with the tour, J.A.R 23-02 titled: “A Joint Action Resolution of Crow Tribal Government Approving Submission of a Fiscal Year 2024 Indian Housing Block Grant application and Indian Housing Plan Block Grant Application and Indian Housing Plan, on Behalf of the Apsaalooke Nation Housing Authority a Tribally Designated Housing Entity (TDHE) Pursuant to Crow Tribal Housing Ordinance CLB 17-03″ was passed by a 14-0-0 vote during the August 29, 2023 Special Session. J.A.R 23-02 now heads to Chairman White Clay’s desk for final approval. The Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to commend the ANHA staff for all of their work and for working to bring quality housing to the Crow Reservation. For photos from the tour, click here.

Special Session: August 29, 2023 at 1:00 PM

August 25, 2023

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

August 24, 2023
Speaker DeCrane, Secretary Takes Enemy and the Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to wish everyone starting school, a happy school year! The Crow Tribe Legislative Branch wishes nothing but the best to all children and staff for this school year!
Yesterday, August 23, 2023, the Pryor, Big Horn and Reno Districts held a school supplies giveaway in their respective districts and gave away to their constituencies. Supplies included, a folder, two notebooks, markers, crayons, glue sticks, pencils and hand sanitizer. The Crow Tribe Legislative Branch would like to thank Sara Wecker and Essential Eats Distributors for their generous gifts to the school children of the Pryor, Big Horn and Reno districts. For photos of the supplies giveaway, click here. 

Crow Fair August 17 – 21, 2023

August 11, 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

August 08, 2023

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.