We've worked like heck to bring this. It took a lot of people to bring this throughout the years,” one advocate said. “It's ...

Naomi Billedeaux, a Salish language instructor at Salish Kootenai College, told Montana Free Press in a recent interview that state recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day is an important step ...

the state of Montana — home to 12 tribes and seven reservations — will now recognize Indigenous Peoples Day. Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte on Friday signed Senate Bill 224 into law ...

While 17 states and dozens of cities recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, Montana — home to 12 tribes and seven reservations — is not among them. Sen. Shane Morigeau, D-Missoula, on Wednesday ...

Members of Montana’s American Indian Caucus say the 2025 legislative session may have been the group’s most successful yet.

A Montana-based Indigenous advocacy group said it is increasing ... as well as reauthorization of Native language ...

The state’s American Indian Caucus is a group of about a dozen Native American lawmakers who work together to advance legislation they say is good for Indian Country. This year, the group saw historic ...

President Trump has announced he won't recognize Indigenous Peoples Day, another sign some Native leaders say that advocacy for Indigenous representation must continue.

Naomi Billedeaux, a Salish language instructor at Salish Kootenai College, told Montana Free Press in a recent interview that state recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day is an important step ...

The proclamation did not establish Indigenous Peoples Day as a federal holiday ... you can't unlearn it,” said Montana state Sen. Shane Morigeau, a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai ...