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‘This is who we are’: Northern Cheyenne Tribe reclaims cultural belongings from UM

‘This is who we are’: Northern Cheyenne Tribe reclaims cultural belongings from UM

Inside the University of Montana’s Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, Donovan Taylor stretched his arms across a wooden conference table holding his phone, which was recording, up to two gray speakers. He furrowed his brow and closed his eyes as he listened to a 1968 recording of a Cheyenne

Indigenous beadwork event threads community

Indigenous beadwork event threads community

The Museum of the Rockies (MOR) recently held an educational event inviting participants to learn about the beading styles and practices of different Indigenous cultures. On Friday, Jan. 30, attendees made jewelry at “Beading Our Stories: Beading Earrings Workshop,” which was created and taught by MOR Museum Education Specialist MaggieJo

‘I just wanted to give back’: Business professor doesn’t let cancer define his commitment

‘I just wanted to give back’: Business professor doesn’t let cancer define his commitment

For business professor Bill Tudor, teaching is at the center of his universe — and he doesn’t let his decade-long battle against cancer slow him down. Between classes and making time for his students, every six weeks Tudor goes to the hospital to receive infusions to treat his cancer.

Celebrate Ag recognizes the past, present and future of Montana’s agriculture

MSU’s annual Celebrate Agriculture Week returned this month to honor Montana’s agricultural roots and shine a light on the people and programs shaping the state’s future in the field. The weeklong celebration, which featured over 20 events, took place from Nov. 2 to 8 across campus. According

MSU celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with arbor reveal

MSU celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day with arbor reveal

The smell of sage filled American Indian Hall (AIH) at the grand reveal of the Elouise Cobell Garden Arbor on MSU’s first official Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The dedication ceremony on Oct. 13 welcomed students, faculty, community members and descendants of Elouise Cobell — the Blackfeet elder and activist after whom

Montana board settles IEFA lawsuit, pledges stronger native education oversight

A group of Montana students, families and tribes recently reached a settlement agreement with the Montana Board of Public Education — a major development in a years-long class action lawsuit regarding the implementation of Indian Education for All. Montana is the only state that constitutionally requires a commitment in K-

Walter Fleming honored at 49th American Indian Council Powwow

Walter Fleming honored at 49th American Indian Council Powwow

Beneath the lights of the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse last Friday and Saturday, drums pounded like a heartbeat as the sound of jingle dresses and shifting feathers filled the room. This was MSU’s 49th annual Powwow, put on by the American Indian Counsel (AIC). Powwows are Native American cultural celebrations