Earl Old Person was the longtime chief of the Blackfeet Nation.Old Person was first elected to the Blackfeet Tribal Business Council, which governs the Blackfeet Nation, in 1954.
He was the youngest person ever elected to the council. Ten years later, he was elected chairman of the council, and he was reelected for 16 more terms between 1964 and 2008, making him the longest-serving elected tribal official in the U.S.
As chairman, Old Person advocated for business interests as well as land and water rights, spearheading the opening of a community college, bank, and casino on their reservation.
He was also notable for his knowledge of tribal history and his work toward preserving traditional stories and songs. Old Person was also named.
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