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“As an Indian who was not raised in an Indian family, I cannot fully ever completely express the incompleteness I feel living my life."

A few supporters testified that a map the Redistricting Commission drew was sound, but Republicans in the Legislature claim the committee members didn't follow the law or the Constitution.

Multiple Indigenous Montana lawmakers criticized the proposal, calling it an attack that continues mistreated of tribal communities

Montana State Sen. Keith Regier, R-Kalispell, calls on Congress to investigate the reservation system and possibly abolish it to help Indigenous communities, but Native leaders say the bill perpetuates stereotypes.

The draft bill was requested by Sen. Keith Regier, R-Kalispell, and drafted by Padraic McCracken and contains falsehoods and stereotypes toward Native people.

The draft bill was requested by Sen. Keith Regier, R-Kalispell, and drafted by Padraic McCracken and contains falsehoods and stereotypes toward Native people.

A draft joint resolution from a Montana state senator, aims to push Congress to investigate “alternatives” to American Indian reservations.

Native voters could lose a lot if they don’t turn out this election, as their representation — and their power — in the legislature are at stake.

A panel of education experts addressed questions about Indigenous representation, teacher pay in the state, and the term “equity.”

At a meeting of North Central Pachyderms last week former Montana legislator Ed Butcher made disparaging comments about current and former Native