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Improve Montana’s Missouri River Country tourism through collaboration with the American Prairie Reserve

The people of the Nakoda and Aaniiih Nations in northcentral Montana have a saying about our home. We often say this land is as close to heaven as you are going to get.

For many years we have invited visitors to experience Fort Belknap. We have opened our reservation for others to learn our history and explore our water and mountains. We do this because we are proud of where we live and of our culture. Increasing tourism is one solution to bring more sustainable economic opportunities to our communities and build a better future for our children.

I take much comfort in knowing we are not alone in this work. Our neighbor, American Prairie Reserve (APR) is working hard to promote this region and have been busy building visitor infrastructure like campgrounds and more recreation opportunities.

They are partnering with downtown Lewistown to bring a new National Discovery Center to that community. They are working with educational groups in Montana to introduce more kids to the great outdoors and help them develop a land ethic. They are organizing volunteers to restore and rehabilitate historical structures.

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