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Native Dancers in Montana
Montana Free Press: Indigenous Peoples Day is now the law (May 9, 2025)
After a decade-long fight between Republican lawmakers and members of Montana’s American Indian Caucus, the state of Montana will now recognize Indigenous Peoples Day.
Shane Morigeau
Montana Free Press: Indigenous Peoples Day closer to reality in Montana (April 16, 2025)
Walking up to the podium during a committee hearing at the Montana State Capitol, Marsha Small told lawmakers: “I feel like I’ve been here forever.”
Shane Morigeau
Montana Free Press: Bill for Indigenous People’s Day gains support (February 13, 2023)
“I want a day that acknowledges the rich cultural heritage of all Indigenous people in our state,” said Montana Sen. Shane Morigeau, a citizen of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
Cronkite News: Indian boarding school era under investigation (July 8, 2021)
By 1900, 20,000 children were in Indian boarding schools. By 1925, that number had more than tripled, according to the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition.
Joy Harjo
MSU News: Joy Harjo delivers Indigenous Peoples Day lecture (October 12, 2020)
Joy Harjo, a citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation who serves as the U.S. Poet Laureate, is helping Montana State University celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.
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