Browning

North American Indian Days

Browning, MT

Sitting on the rolling foothills just east of Glacier National Park, Browning is the largest community on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Each summer, Browning hosts North American Indian Days—one of the largest gatherings of U.S. and Canadian tribes. The celebration includes dancing, traditional games, a pow wow, Indian relay and rodeo. Learn more about the Blackfeet Tribe by visiting the Museum of the Plains Indian and nearby shops and galleries. Visit Glacier Peaks Casino while you’re in the area.

Chambers + Visitor Information

    The Town of Browning, incorporated in 1919, is the Agency Headquarters for the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and has been since 1895. Browning was named after Daniel M. Browning, who was then the Commissioner of Indian Affairs working in Washington D.C.

History

Browning serves as the Agency Headquarters for the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, home to the largest tribe in Montana—the Blackfeet Nation. Their name comes from the dark painted moccasins they wore. There are three branches of the Blackfeet peoples—the Northern Blackfeet (Siksika), the Blood and the Piegan or Pikuni. Tribe members call themselves "Niitsitapi" (nee-itsee-TAH-peh) meaning "the real people." The Blackfeet Nation’s annual pow wow celebrations include North American Indian Days and the Heart Butte Indian Days.

Other Listings

Airbnb
Aspenwood Resort
980 U.S. Highway 89 W.
Browning, MT 59417
406.338.3009
Backcountry Packraft Rentals
475 U.S. Highway 89
Browning, MT 59417
406.272.6468
Glacier Peaks Hotel
50 Museum Loop
Browning, MT 59417
406.338.2400
Going to the Sun Inn & Suites
121 E. Central Ave.
Browning, MT 59417
406.338.7572
Lodgepole Gallery
245 U.S. Highway 89 W. and W. Durham Road
Browning, MT 59417
406.338.2787
Native Life
414 Central Ave. W.
Browning, MT 59417
406-338-7888
Visit Blackfeet — Blackfeet Tourism, Parks and Recreation
409 N. Piegan St.
Browning, MT 59417
406.338.3821
Western Curios
129 Central Ave. E.
Browning, MT 59417
406.338.2815
News from Glacier National Park Currently, 17 miles of the Going-to-the-Sun Road are open for travel.