How is the Crow Indian nation organized?
The Crows live on a reservation, which is land that belongs to them and is under their control. The Crow Nation has its own government, laws, police, and services, just like a small country. However, the Crows are also US citizens and must obey American law. In the past, the Crow tribe was ruled by a council of chiefs, who were chosen by clan leaders based on the war honors they had earned. Today, Crow tribal officers are elected by all the people. What language do the Crows speak? Nearly all Crow people speak English today, but many speak their native Crow language as well. If you’d like to know a few easy Crow words, “kahe” (pronounced similar to “ka-hay”) is a friendly greeting, and “ah” means “thank you.” You can read a Crow picture glossary here. What was Crow culture like in the past? What is it like now? Here’s a link to the homepage of the Crow Nation. On their site you can find information about the Crow people in the past and today. How do Crow Indian children live, and what
