This report was written to teach the people and children of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation about their history, tribal government, and its functions. The reservation is populated mainly by members of the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre communities. The report begins with a tribal history starting from the 17th century, when a group of Assiniboine Indians split off from the Yanktonai Sioux and migrated north to Canada. Various characteristics of the reservation, including the people, setting, climate, education, medical facilities, employment, natural resources, and recreation, are described. Also discussed are cultural traditions of both Indian communities and a history of federal acts and treaties covering the "tribal sovereignty" period (1787-1935). A section on Indian education covers relevant federal legislation and names four examples of alternative Indian education programs. Natural resource issues are discussed, including water rights, forestry history, transportation, and farm-irrigation problems. A section on the Bureau of Indian Affairs discusses federal regulations, trust funds, programs, policies, and management. The document contains a complete description of the Fort Belknap Tribal Constitution, tribal court procedure, and the educational philosophy of the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre tribes. A discussion of tribal health services includes descriptions of dental, mental health, pharmacy, and emergency assistance programs. The document also contains maps, a collection of 29 early 20th century photographs, and curriculum materials, including test questions and answers. (TES)