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Leaders from the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes praised legislation introduced in Congress last month that centers tribal sovereignty into the management of bison herds on tribal lands.

Northwest Montana is mourning the loss of a visionary who left a profound impact on Native American education in the U.S.

The ongoing dialogue about hunting regulations, a recurring issue between tribes, states, and the federal government, has entered a new chapter with Initiative I-193.

Behind American Indian Hall on the Montana State University campus, ancient life is growing.

Many flags across the Flathead Reservation are flying at half-mast this week in honor of Dr. Joe McDonald, a visionary educator and tribal leader who died last Thursday, Dec. 14. The founder of Salish Kootenai College was 92.

Over 40 people gathered for a recent Kootenai Elders Meeting on December 13. Several others joined via Zoom. Tribal departments provided updates on various projects, seeking valuable input from elders.

Leaders from the Blackfeet Nation and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes praised legislation introduced in Congress last month that centers tribal sovereignty into the management of bison herds on tribal lands.

Many flags across the Flathead Reservation are flying at half-mast this week in honor of Dr. Joe McDonald, a visionary educator and tribal leader who died last Thursday, Dec. 14. The founder of Salish Kootenai College was 92.

“You have my commitment that – no matter what happens going forward – if you call 911, we're coming,” Lake County Sheriff Don Bell said during a crowded meeting at the Lake County Courthouse last Thursday.

RONAN - Joseph Franklin McDonald passed away on Thursday December 14, 2023, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan with his family by his side following a short illness. At the