Our Roots

The Great Plains Veterans Services Center is a Veterans Organization, autonomous and separate from the Chippewa-Cree Tribal Government. The Great Plains Veterans Services Center (GPVSC) was established on June 24, 2015 and was recognized as 501c3 organization in February of 2016. Prior to the existence of the GPVSC, the local American Legion Post 67 was the sole Veterans organization in Rocky Boy and could only provide minimal services. The need was identified for a 501c3 specific non-profit organization to better assist Rocky Boy area Veterans. 2016 was the foundational year of a five year plan to provide Veteran resources to the Rocky Boy area. During this first year the RBVC began outreach activities that have included bi-weekly summer Meet & Greet BBQs for Veterans; spring and fall two day seminars, designed to bring Service Providers directly to the Veterans; and collaborating with the Great Falls and Billings Vet Centers, to provide counseling services.

In January of 2017, the RBVC established its Veteran Support Services program. This program provides Veterans with access to all VA benefits they have earned; assists transitioning service members transition into civilian life; and provides assistance to unemployed Veterans to become self-sufficient by transitioning them into the workforce. Additionally, this program provides direct assistance, referral services, and support for any matter that affects the quality of life for Veterans living in Rocky Boy and the surrounding area.

In 2020 the RBVC became a subgrantee of the Highly Rural Transportation Grant. The Center expanded its transportation services to include additional offices on Ft. Belknap and Blackfeet Indian Reservations with this grant.