The Crow Tribe, once part of the Hidatsa tribe, is a Native American tribe that lived in the Yellowstone River Valley and now resides in a reservation in Montana. They are self-governed and have their own laws, police, and social services. The tribe traditionally lived in tipis and followed traditional gender roles. Today, they promote understanding of their history and have a membership of around 11,000 people.
The Crow Tribe, otherwise known as the Crow Nation or Absaroka, is a Native American tribe that historically lived in the Yellowstone River Valley. In modern times, the tribe has moved to a reservation south of Billings, Montana, where it is the fifth largest Native American reservation in the United States (USA). Some experts argue that the Crow tribe originated from the area around the headwaters of the Mississippi River in Minnesota, or possibly Wisconsin, while other scholars believe the tribe originated from the Winnipeg area of Manitoba. The Crow tribe was once part of the Hidatsa tribe, and later split into a distinct group.
Located in south-central Montana, the Crow Indian Reservation shares a border with the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. The Crow tribe is completely self-governed and has its own laws, police and social services systems. While the tribe is self-governing, its members are also US citizens and are subject to American laws. Historically, a council of chiefs was selected to lead the tribe based on previous war honors. In contemporary Crow society, however, leaders are elected by tribe members.
The Crow tribe traditionally lived in tipis, a type of tent covered with bison skins. These types were constructed in such a way that they were easy to assemble and disassemble, since the crow had to move frequently to follow the bison herds. Crow nation men and women mostly followed traditional gender roles, as did most American Indians. The men were responsible for hunting and defending the tribe, while the women took care of the household and maintained the household’s types.
Both men and women participated in the art, music and storytelling. Women generally wore long buckskin dresses and men wore leather breeches and leggings. Both wore moccasins instead of shoes. After Europeans arrived in America, the raven incorporated various European elements of clothing, such as cloth suits and waistcoats.
The modern Crow tribe is a vibrant community that takes pride in promoting understanding of the Crow Nation and its history. They boast a membership of around 11,000 people. About 85% of the inhabitants of the reserves speak Raven as their first language.
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