Northern Cheyenne Arts & Crafts Center
Well, it’s finally finished! The Art’s and Craft’s building that had been sitting vacant for many, many years located right off of highway 212, near Chief Dull Knife College, has been completely remodeled. A story on this work was featured in our last newsletter during the construction phase of this project. Big Improvements Construction, owned by Mr. Brandon Small, finished the last of the remodel work on this building at the end of October. Brandon took the initiative a few months back to start his own Construction Company. He has been pretty successful and this was just one of the many jobs that he has been doing in and around the reservation.
Just a few short months ago, this building, which has been an Icon for the Lame Deer Community for many years, was a dilapidated mess. A unified effort from the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Housing Authority and the EDA Committee resulted in this building being beautifully restored. Funding from the State of Montana was the final piece that was missing to make this project happen.
The result; Another Small Business opportunity for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and it’s members. Already, the EDA has been purchasing Beadwork, Artwork and other items from the Northern Cheyenne people to be sold to the public and tourists once it is open. This business will allow our local Artisans a chance to showcase and sell their talents to the many tourists and visitors who travel highway 212.
A big “Thank you” goes out to Brandon Small and his company, Big Improvements, for doing a terrific job on this project. The quality and workmanship displayed on this project is a testament to his dedication and pride he has in doing a good job.