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Cheyenne President Facing Challenges Over Covid Audit

todayAugust 21, 2025

Background

Gene Small began his first 4-year term as the new President of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe less than a year ago, in November 2024.

His support for an official Audit of the $90 million that the Cheyenne Tribe received in recent years through federal Covid and ARPA funds, has now stirred a call for his removal.

On Monday August 18, tempers flared at the regular Tribal Council Meeting in Lame Deer, resulting physical violence and some arrests.

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN to KGHL’s exclusive interview with Northern Cheyenne President Gene Small, as he explains his commitment to transparency and accountability, and why he thinks this issue is so important to the Cheyenne people.

        Gene and Sally Small

Written by: Nick Tyler