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The stage drama "Unto These Hills", put on by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, is celebrating 75 years of telling southeast American history from a Native American perspective. It is a major tourism draw every summer to the outdoor Mountainside Theatre on the Qualla Boundary. One enterprising Navajo entrepreneur is helping out southwest tourism destinations, connecting travelers with the places they want to go while tribal businesses can hang on to more of their money. What better time than the Summer Solstice to look around at Native American tourism draws for the season? GUESTS Laura Blythe (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians), program director for the Cherokee Historical Association DeAnnethea Long (Diné and San Carlos Apache), director of operations for Moenkopi Developers Corporation Wyatt Gilmore (Navajo), CEO and owner of Laguna Creek and Native American Tours Robert Hall (Blackfeet), Blackfeet Native American studies instructor at the Browning School on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation

Tony Bynum is a conservation photographer, scientist, and advocate who's spent decades working at the intersection of public lands, Indigenous rights, and environmental storytelling. Based in Montana, his images have helped shape national conversations around energy development, landscape protection, and the cultural importance of the Northern Rockies. His work has been published widely and used by countless conservation organizations to make the case for protecting wild places. Before photography became his profession, Tony spent many years working for the Yakama Nation as a senior scientist, eventually landing in Washington, D.C., where he helped shape tribal environmental policy at the highest levels of government. But his path was never linear. A born-and-bred Westerner, he's been a cowboy, a fly fishing guide, a federal program manager, and a backcountry wanderer. His guiding principle—“Don't just love something, do something for it”—has carried him through an unconventional but deeply impactful career. In this episode, Tony tells us about his winding path and the values that have guided him along the way. We dig into his time in D.C., his decision to walk away from a conventional career, and the beginnings of his conservation photography—especially his long-running effort to document proposed energy development near Glacier National Park. As you'll hear, I stepped back a little bit in the conversation and let Tony tell his story in his own words, and the result is a thoughtful and unfiltered look at what it means to live a life rooted in land and responsibility. You can check out more of Tony's work by following the link in the episode notes. Thanks so much for listening, hope you enjoy! --- Tony Bynum --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 2:02 – Intro, where Tony grew up 6:21 – Cue, photography in the early days 9:15 – Just doing interesting things 13:13 – Indigenous and Western takes on science 18:35 – Family dynamics 21:24 – Where the work ethic came from 23:14 – Where Tony didn't tread 25:48 – Cue, bureaucracy 31:07 – Lessons from the copy room 36:17 – Tony's purpose in DC 39:01 – And why he had to leave 40:41 – Restarting in Montana 42:46 – Full-time photography 47:07 – A diverse portfolio 50:16 – Film to digital and internet access 56:05 – Finding conservation 58:18 – Energy development near Glacier and the Blackfeet Indian Reservation 1:02:52 – The importance of having a visual context 1:04:04 – Describing the oil and gas map 1:09:51 – Book recs 1:18:04 – Final words --- ABOUT MOUNTAIN & PRAIRIE: Mountain & Prairie - All Episodes Mountain & Prairie Shop Mountain & Prairie on Instagram Upcoming Events About Ed Roberson Support Mountain & Prairie Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts

There is something magical about the night sky and the winter woods; a place of dreams and possibility; a place of rest and restoration.In today's episode of Our Mindful Nature, nature field recordist Nick McMahan shares a dreamscape from Glacier National Park. Not quite a guided meditation, not quite a sleep-story, but rather a meditative experience. A connection to both land and self. Perfect for relaxing before bed, taking a mid-day break, or adding some wintery vibes to your day. You will hear cool wind blowing from the north towards the Eastern Rocky Mountains; the first snow dusting its peaks. Nick weaves a story of dream-images and real-life exploration of this landscape: “Silently, I watch the dense night sky as a calm breeze washes over me, cresting like a wave through the nearby aspens. On a clear night in a remote corner of the Rockies, deep in grizzly country, I see a countless sea of stars overhead, shimmering as brightly as I've ever seen. Reaching into my pocket, I grab my small pair of backpacking binoculars for a closer look.”Grab your headphones, a cup of something warm, and settle in by the fire. Rest your feet.Rest your mind.Rest your heart.Join us for a night under the stars in Glacier National Park.The nature sounds in this episode were recorded in the Eastern Rocky Mountains near the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. The Blackfeet people have lived in the Rocky Mountain region for over 10,000 years and were the first people to hear the sounds of the winter wind blowing in from the north in this region.Sign up for my newsletter at https://merylarnett.substack.com/ to receive free mini meditations each week, creative musings, and more.Thank you to Nick McMahan for today's episode including narration, nature field recordings, sound design, and editing; and thank you to Brianna Nielsen for production and editing support. Find them at:nickmcmahan.cominstagram.com/brianna_podcastproWatch on YouTube, Make a donation, or learn more about my free offerings and live classes by visiting merylarnett.cominstagram.com/merylarnettyoutube.com/@ourmindfulnature

April 27th, 2021, In the shadow of Glacier National Park, on the rugged shores of Lower St. Mary Lake, a 26-year-old vanished under mysterious circumstances. What began as a typical spring evening quickly spiraled into one of Montana's most perplexing missing person cases. Despite extensive searches, rumors, and disturbing clues, nothing has been found. Join us this week as we investigate the disappearance of Leo Wagner.*EPISODE CORRECTION: We originally stated in the opening episode summary that Leo was last seen on 4/24/21.  While some reports stated the 24th & 26th, a review of all available case information points to Leo last being seen on 4/27/21.    Learn more about Locations Unknown: https://linktr.ee/LocationsUnknownLearn about other shows in the Unknown Media Group network: The Weirdos We Know & Off The Trails!     New Patreon Shoutouts - Kimberly BarberWant to help the show out and get even more Locations Unknown content!  For as little as $5 a month, you can become a Patron of Locations Unknown and get access to our episodes two days before release, special Patreon only episode (Currently a backlog of 50 additional episodes), free swag, swag contests, your picture on our supporter wall of fame, our Patreon only Discord Server, and discounts to our Locations Unknown Store!  Become a Patron of the Locations Unknown Podcast by visiting our Patreon page.  (https://www.patreon.com/locationsunknown)  All our Patreon only content (Audio & Video) can now be accessed via Spotify.  (Active subscription to our Patreon channel is required.) -- Locations Unknown Subscriber Only Show | Podcast on Spotify  Want to call into the show and leave us a message?  Now you can!  Call 208-391-6913 and leave Locations Unknown a voice message and we may air it on a future message! View live recordings of the show on our YouTube channel: Locations Unknown - YouTubeYou can view sources for this episode and all our previous episodes at: Sources — Locations UnknownPresented by Unknown Media Group.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/locations-unknown--6183838/support.

Colden is a member of the Blackfeet Tribe and he too resides on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. He and his were terrorized the Goatman on 40 separate occasions. Colten shares those experiences and shares ghost stories about the Blackfeet Boarding dorm as well.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lodge-tales/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Ethan is a knowledgeable man from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. He and I tell some stories about the Goatman and then we dive into the significance of the Eclipse. There is also a conversation we have about wormholes or portals. We end by shedding light on our Creation Stories.Visit our website! Lodgetales.comIf you wish to support the show and become a Patron of the show, please go to patreon.com/user?u=86352417 and follow the links to become a member. Thanks!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lodge-tales/donations

Brother Dylan Perry, FSC, is a De La Salle Christian Brother who serves as school principal of the De La Salle Blackfeet School. This is the third episode of a three-part series and concludes with his experiences as principal of a small but effective school located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Northwest Montana..

Brother Dylan Perry, FSC, is a De La Salle Christian Brother who serves as school principal of the De La Salle Blackfeet School. This is the third episode of a three-part series and concludes with his experiences as principal of this small but vital school located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Northwest Montana.

Brother Dylan Perry, FSC, is a De La Salle Christian Brother who serves as school principal of the De La Salle Blackfeet School. This is the third episode of a three-part series and concludes with his experiences as principal of this small but vital school located on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Northwest Montana.

Brother Dylan Perry, FSC, is a De La Salle Christian Brother who serves as a school principal on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Northwest Montana. This is the second episode of a three-part series about his experiences and continues with Brother Dylan and his vocational call and discusses the charism and history of the De La Salle Christian Brothers.

Brother Dylan Perry, FSC, is a De La Salle Christian Brother who serves as a school principal on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Northwest Montana. This is the second episode of a three-part series about his experiences and continues with Brother Dylan and his vocational call and discusses the charism and history of the De La Salle Christian Brothers.

Brother Dylan Perry, FSC, is a De La Salle Christian Brother who serves as a school principal on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Northwest Montana. This is the second episode of a three-part series about his experiences and continues with Brother Dylan and his vocational call and discusses the charism and history of the De La Salle Christian Brothers.

Brother Dylan Perry, FSC, is a De La Salle Christian Brother who serves as a school principal on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Northwest Montana. This is the first episode of a three-part series about his experiences and focuses on Brother Dylan and his vocational call.

Matthew Rattlesnake Grant's body was found on the evening of December 31, 2016, in an alley between the College Homes and South Glacier Homes neighborhoods on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Browning, Montana. As of 2023, there have been no arrests made in his murder. The FBI's Salt Lake City Division, the Shelby Resident Agency, and the Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services are asking for the public's assistance in identifying the person or people responsible for his murder. If you have any information concerning Matthew's case, please contact the FBI's Salt Lake City Field Office at (833) 345-7872 or you may reach out to your local FBI office here: https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/@@castle.cms.querylisting/6bd7cedb14f545e3a984775195ea3d30 The Silent Warrior Coalition: https://www.facebook.com/Blackfeetsilentwarrior/ Thank you to our sponsor FUM! to try FUM head to tryfum.com/INHUMAN and use code INHUMAN to save an additional 10% off your order today! Click here to join our Patreon. Click here to get your own Inhuman merch. Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group. To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/

Early fall. Yellow leaves fall from the aspen trees. Quiet between gusts, cool wind blowing from the north. A change of season is in the air. Warm days, cool nights. The vastness of the land is something from classic American western stories. Near the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, the Eastern Rocky Mountains of Montana reach into the clouds. The first dusting of snow coating the peaks. Recorded over night with a wide stereo bar and two MKH8020's this quiet land is full of beauty and wonder. Recording by Nick McMahan

On September 1, the U.S. Interior Department announced that the last energy lease in the Badger-Two Medicine area had been relinquished. This piece of ground surrounded by the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Glacier National Park and the Bob Marshall Wilderness, was considered sacred to the Blackfeet. It was also considered so valuable by the Louisiana-based Solenex LLC energy company, they held onto the lease through seven presidential administrations, two federal court fights and 40 years of negotiations. When we last talked about the Badger Two-Medicine a year ago, it was on its way to a second round before the Washington, D.C. Court of Appeals.  On this episode, Rob Chaney, managing editor of the Missoulian, fills us in on what has changed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facing a critical shortage of frontline health care workers, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry has partnered with the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Browning to graduate new Certified Nursing Assistants.

Facing a critical shortage of frontline health care workers, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry has partnered with the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Browning to graduate new Certified Nursing Assistants.

Matthew Rattlesnake Grant disappeared and was murdered on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in December of 2016. His family in the United States and Canada now push for media coverage of missing and murdered Natives as part of the MMIP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous People/Persons) movement and for arrests in Matthew's case.  PART 1: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/episodes/2023/5/10/the-murder-of-matthew-rattlesnake-grant-mmip PART 2:  https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/episodes/2023/5/17/the-murder-of-matthew-rattlesnake-grant-part-2-a-wound-that-never-heals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Priscilla is from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and she shares her stories of a Ghost at the Pike Place Market in Seattle. She talks about eagles, spirits, Goatman, and I tell a story of a little haunted house in Bozeman, Montana. We also talk about things you shouldn't mess with. If you would like to be a member of the show and get a bonus episode every month you can sign up at Patreon. patreon.com/user?u=86352417Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lodge-tales/donations

Mike comes back on the show to share more experiences he had while serving in the Law Enforcement on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. He tells of the spirits that wander the jail, boarding school, a spirit that followed him for a long time, and more!If you wish to support our show as a member and become a Patron please follow the link. Thanks! patreon.com/user?u=86352417Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lodge-tales/donations

Daniel is my nephew from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and he comes on to share his spooky stories about the rez. He worked with me off the rez and we go into some of those stories. We reminisce about one of the houses we grew up in by talking about the strange happens that go on there. We visit a lot about alcohol spirits. Enjoy!If you would like to become a member of Lodge Tales to get a bonus episode every month please follow the link and sign up! patreon.com/user?u=86352417Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lodge-tales/donations

Matthew disappeared and was murdered on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in December of 2016. His family in the United States and Canada now push for media coverage of missing and murdered Natives as part of the MMIP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous People/Persons) movement and for arrests in Matthew's case.  Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Download the free Peloton App today, and choose from one of the 12+ disciplines and 85+ class types depending on your needs. Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/FALLLINE. Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code THEFALL and depending on the model receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! Submit a case to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/case-submissions Written, researched, and hosted by Laurah Norton, with research assistance from Bryan Worters, Kyana Burgess, and Michaela Morrill/Interviews by Brooke Hargrove/Produced, scored, and engineered by Maura Currie/Content advisors are Brandy C. Williams, Liv Fallon, and Vic Kennedy/ Theme music by RJR/Special thanks to Liz Lipka and Sarah Turney  Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast 2023 All Rights Reserved The Fall Line® Podcast, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew Rattlesnake Grant disappeared and was murdered on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in December of 2016. His family in the United States and Canada now push for media coverage of missing and murdered Natives as part of the MMIP (Missing and Murdered Indigenous People/Persons) movement and for arrests in Matthew's case.  Pre order Laurah's book LAY THEM TO REST: https://www.hachettebooks.com/titles/laurah-norton/lay-them-to-rest/9780306828805/ Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to RocketMoney.com/FALLLINE. Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code THEFALL and depending on the model receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! Submit a case to The Fall Line: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/case-submissions Written, researched, and hosted by Laurah Norton, with research assistance from Bryan Worters, Kyana Burgess, and Michaela Morrill/Interviews by Brooke Hargrove/Produced, scored, and engineered by Maura Currie/Content advisors are Brandy C. Williams, Liv Fallon, and Vic Kennedy/ Theme music by RJR/Special thanks to Liz Lipka and Sarah Turney  Sources at our website: https://www.thefalllinepodcast.com/sources Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thefalllinepodcast 2023 All Rights Reserved The Fall Line® Podcast, LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arlin is part of the Law Enforcement of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. He joins us to share his stories from around the Rez. He talks about a Horseman, Hatman, glowing red eyes, a massive Bigfoot, Bigfoot around sweat lodges, a Bigfoot protecting participants at a sweat lodge, a ghost phone call, haunted schools, and a Jack-o-Lantern. Enjoy!Show music:The Halloween Dawn by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/248/the-halloween-dawnArtist: http://www.twinmusicom.orgSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lodge-tales/donations

In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by Lailani Upham and Carrie Lynn Bear Chief, Blackfeet Tribe members and creators of the Pikuni Bigfoot Storytelling Project. Lailani Upham is a member of the Blackfeet Nation, and is president and lead creative of Iron Shield Creative. A journalist by trade, she loves adventure and exploration, along with photography writing, and storytelling, which she often does while traveling throughout Montana sharing stories from an Indigenous perspective. Her production studio is based on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana. Carrie Lynn Bear Chief of the Blackfeet Tribe, who currently resides in Browning, Montana where she works for the Rocky Boy Veterans Center. She is also the Associate Pastor at Faith Dominion Center, and loves being outdoors. And I also hear that Carrie is quite the Bigfoot enthusiast.  Lailani and Carrie Lynne share their numerous stories and perspectives on Imoiitapi, the "Hairy Man," and much more on this installment of Sasquatch Tracks.  Stories and other links discussed in this episode:  Scientists Found a Snake That Cartwheels Away From Danger Legend Meets Science II Film Sequel - A Bigfoot Documentary Iron Shield Creative Pikuni Bigfoot Storytelling Project on YouTube Follow Sasquatch Tracks on Twitter. Got a news tip or story to share? Send us an Email. Have you seen an animal you can't identify? Submit a report here.

Joe resides on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. He joins us to talk about Bigfoot, Strange lights in the sky, Green Light at Badger Canyon, Ghost Lights, Experiences as a night security guard, 7 mile Lane, A Talking Cat, and more!Email us if you want to share your stories on the show. LodgeTales@gmail.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lodge-tales/donations

In this first episode I interview Darrell Bullshoe, from the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. He recounts stories of battling a spirit, seeing bigfoot, spirit plates, water spirits, water dogs, and water people. Many of the tales take place at Four Horn Lake, Montana. Enjoy!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lodge-tales/donations

The Badger-Two Medicine region nestles between the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Glacier National Park and the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest. It also lies in legal limbo after the latest court decision re-opened a fight over energy drilling rights that's been going on for three decades. On September 9, U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ordered the Department of Interior to re-instate a federal lease and drilling permit to Solenex LLC. That lease covers about 10 square miles of the Badger Two Medicine, and the permit potentially opens it to road-building for drilling rigs to explore for oil. Last week, the coalition of environmental groups and Blackfeet cultural organizations returned to court seeking to overturn Leon's latest order. It's a back-and-forth routine that's gone on since the 1980s. And while many thought the matter settled at the end of the Obama – and then Trump – administrations, it now appears to live on through the Biden administration. On this episode, Missoulian reporter Josh Murdock and Managing Editor Rob Chaney recount the history of the Badger-Two Medicine legal fight and why this place is important.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Monday, September 12. Today, hundreds of acres in Philips County are protected from further mining, the Biden administration reinstates a drilling lease near the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, and transgender people in Montana can no longer change the gender marker on their birth certificate.

Dr. Benjamin Klempner is joining us for our Double Emuna Tuesday Class Q/A #84 at 12 pm - https://soundsymphony.net/ - a trained psychotherapist with a Master's degree in Social Work and a PhD in psychotherapy and certification in Medical Hypnosis. My educational and professional career bridge Sicily with the Blackfeet Indian Reservation of Montana, the Florida Everglades with New York City, and, of course, Jerusalem with Tiberias. Over the years I have discovered that sound and vibration have healing powers that, through the application of various frequencies, bring health, healing, and rejuvenation to the minds, bodies, and souls of individuals, couples, families, and communities... Partner here & Join our EMUNA WhatsApp Group Channel 2 - https://chat.whatsapp.com/G0MKECzqq0Q1Ctq9ViCcia Please contact Direct Eli G for updates and Emunalive Tour 2022 - Eli.Goldsmith@Breslev.Co.il Join live weekly here - & - IG Flow - https://www.instagram.com/tv/ChmThMuKLhc/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= - & IG Live @Breslev_English - On all our Audio Platforms & the YouTube link TBA... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/breslevisrael/support

Ashley Loring Heavyrunner - 24 year old Ashley Loring Heavyrunner was last seen on Monday, June 5, 2017 on the ​​Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Browning, Montana. She's a member of the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana and was enrolled in Blackfeet Community College studying environmental science. Ashley is described as an indigenous woman with brown hair and brown eyes, 5'2" tall, and weighing 90 pounds. She was last seen wearing a t-shirt and jeans. Resources in this episode: https://iaminterchange.com/where-is-ashley-overview/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/wwxbs-help-find-ashley-loringheavyrunner https://iaminterchange.com/where-is-ashley-the-search-for-ashley-heavyrunner-loring/ https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a27560457/native-american-women-missing/  Like us on Facebook  Follow us on Instagram  Visit our website    

Chief Earl Old Person, Life-Time Chief of the Blackfeet Tribe, sat for an interview in 2002 to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of North American Indian Days in Browning on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Norma Ashby interviewed Chief Old Person for KRTV of Great Falls as he commented on the meaning and celebrations of Indian Days, one of the largest powwows in Montana. Filmed by photographers Lindsay McNay and Tim Luinstra, the video special was sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Dan Fiehrer.

Flathead County has seen a drastic increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in recent weeks, including 42 hospitalizations on Aug. 17, breaking the single-day record set last November during the pandemic's peak. Logan Health reports its adult acute-care capacity has been exceeded and that the current surge in cases, driven by the highly infectious Delta variant, has likely yet to hit its peak. Flathead Beacon managing editor Myers Reece routinely talks with local hospital and health department officials to stay updated status of the virus in the valley and joined host Micah Drew to share the latest statistics and worries from around the valley.Later, Micah runs through the biggest stories from the last seven days, including new COVID-19 restrictions on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, the Flathead's new minor league baseball team and Waterton-Glacier's joint status as a fully certified International Dark Sky Park.Read more about all of this week's stories and get the latest breaking news at flatheadbeacon.com and sign up for our new daily newsletter at flatheadbeacon.com/newsletter.RELATED LINKSAugust 18 E-EditionHot Smoky Conditions Persist as Cold Front ApproachesBlackfeet Nation Enacts Mask MandateFlathead Valley Gains Minor League Baseball TeamStar Light Star BrightThe music in this this episode is “Thinking Music” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License, See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Blackfeet Indian Reservation is opening up for the tourism season as droves of visitors head to Glacier National Park. The reservation was closed to tourists for more than a year, and that's a big deal because many residents rely on tourist spending. Local residents are more than ready to start greeting visitors again.

Several bills targeting transgender youth are making their way through the Montana Legislature this session and to discuss how those bills are being received by the local LGBTQ community, Glacier Queer Alliance Executive Director Bryan Bebb joins the show this week. Bryan shares some of what his organization, and others, are doing to ensure the transgender community feels supported locally, despite the fact that much of the targeted legislation is being proposed by Flathead Valley lawmakers.Later, host Andy Viano runs through the biggest stories from the last seven days, including the formal adoption of a ticketed entry system for Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road this summer, a visit from U.S. Sen Jon Tester to promote the ways the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan will impact local businesses and residents, and a guilty plea in a gruesome murder case on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation.Read more about all of this week's stories and get the latest breaking news at flatheadbeacon.com and sign up for our daily newsletter at flatheadbeacon.com/newsletter.RELATED LINKSApril 7 E-EditionCommunity of InclusionGlacier Queer AllianceGlacier Park Unveils Ticketed Entry System for Sun RoadTester Trumpets COVID-19 Relief Bill in KalispellGuilty Plea Entered in Grisly Murder on Blackfeet ReservationSouth Kalispell Fire to Run Levy for New StationThe music in this this episode is “Thinking Music” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — Two grass fires pushed by strong winds burned 39 square miles (101 square kilometers) of land on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, two unoccupied trailer homes and three telephone poles, Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services said.

GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) — Two grass fires pushed by strong winds burned 39 square miles (101 square kilometers) of land on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, two unoccupied trailer homes and three telephone poles, Blackfeet Law Enforcement Services said.

It's been more than a year now since we all first felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in this country, so to look back at March 2020 and everything that's happened since then, Editor in Chief Kellyn Brown stops by the show to discuss it all. Kellyn walks through the first hectic weeks of covering the pandemic, how our coverage has been shaped ever since, and how he's handled the divisive rhetoric surrounding COVID-19.Later, host Andy Viano runs through the biggest stories from the last seven days, including a major announcement on vaccine availability in Montana, the relaxation of some restrictions on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, and a plan to expand trails — and discourage transients — at a Kalispell park. Read more about all of this week's stories and get the latest breaking news at flatheadbeacon.com and sign up for our new daily newsletter at flatheadbeacon.com/newsletter.RELATED LINKSMarch 17 E-EditionAll Montanans to be Eligible for Vaccine by April 1Demand for COVID-19 Vaccine Remains StrongBlackfeet Nation Ushers in New Phase of ReopeningCity Takes Step Forward in Expanding Lawrence Park TrailFlathead Man Sentenced for Role in Fire That Killed His FatherThe music in this this episode is “Thinking Music” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A full year into the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses on or near the Blackfeet Indian Reservation are waiting to hear if the east gates of Glacier National Park will reopen. MTPR’s Aaron Bolton reports on how the Blackfeet Tribe is navigating the upcoming tourism season as businesses push to reopen their doors to travelers.

Blackfeet tribal leaders announced Wednesday that the Blackfeet Indian Reservation will move into phase three of its reopening plan — exactly one year after they declared an emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Episode 12 "The Blackfeet Indian Reservation is home to the 17,321-member Blackfeet Nation, one of the 10 largest tribes in the United States. Established by treaty in 1855, the reservation is located in northwest Montana" (blackfeetnation.com). In this episode, Tim explores Maslow's studies of the Blackfeet Nation. Specifically, Maslow notes the high synergy within the Blackfeet Nation (valuing gratitude, situational leadership, lack of competition) which he contrasts with the low synergy of some business organizations (competition, low morale, overvaluing one person as the leader). Tim references the book, "Maslow and Management" (1998, p. 24). Reference Maslow, A. H., Kaplan, A. R., Stephens, D. C., Heil, G., & Center for Innovative Leadership. (1998). Maslow on management. John Wiley & Sons. Season One: Foundations of Leadosophy Leadosophy is the fusion of leadership and philosophy. We use philosophical thought to deepen our understanding of leadership, together.

In this special episode of You Talk It. We Live It host Sky, speaks with Lissalyn Loring from The Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana about her experiences growing up on the reservation and her family's search for her cousin Ashley Loring HeavyRunner one of thousands of missing Indigenous women across the United States and Canada. Here are some interesting facts:In 2017, they were 5, 712 Missing Native American Woman and Girls reported to the National Crimes Information Center4 out of 5 of Native women are affected by violence today.The U.S Department of Justice found that American Indian women face murder rates that are more than 10 times the national average.Homicide is the 3rd leading cause of death among 10-24 years of age and the fifth leading cause of death for American Indian and Alaska Native women between 25 and 34 years of age. – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Homicide Sourced from: Justice Washington Disclaimer:No guarantee is given regarding the accuracy of any statements or opinions made on the podcast or website. The content here is for informational and entertainment purposes. Views and opinions expressed in the podcast and website are our own and do not represent that of our work places. However, we do welcome any comments, suggestions, or correction of errors. This website or podcast should not be used in any legal capacity whatsoever.The artwork for this episode was created by 12 year old Ronelle CalfBossRibs

The Blackfeet Indian Reservation is now under a mandatory 14-day stay-at-home order after health officials reported the reservation’s first COVID-19 cases. Blackfeet and Glacier County officials identified nine confirmed cases of COVID-19 among residents over the weekend.

The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington D.C. ruled Tuesday that a lower court was wrong to reinstate a contentious oil and gas lease in the Badger-Two Medicine area near the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and Glacier National Park.

Dr. Tarissa Spoonhunter, professor of American Indian Studies at Central Wyoming College, is focused on sharing Native knowledge in order to increase understanding and build relationships—something that resides deep in her roots growing up on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Her Nation Building classes introduce Federal Indian law and policy classes to help American Indians learn about contemporary issues that they are facing today in subject areas of treaty rights, national forest, national parks, and traditional ecological rights. At age nine, Spoonhunter was given the name Medicine Beaver Woman by her people, a name she remembers feeling came with a great deal of responsibility. Spoonhunter carried that responsibility throughout her life accomplishments. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology from the University of Montana and a Master of Arts and a Ph.D. in American Indian Studies from the University of Arizona. She earned awards from the National Science Foundation, published numerous research papers and has presented at national conferences. According to the Chronicle of Higher Education, Native American scholars only earned 0.3 percent of doctorate degrees. Spoonhunter feels that receiving recognition for an award from a national organization such as the Emerging Scholar will encourage fellow Native Americans to pursue doctoral degrees in the future. "Education is key to the sharing of knowledge. We share knowledge not saying that our way is the best way, but to build bridges, to share and come to an agreement. A lot of times the natives have been consulted by the Park Service for management of animals but rarely are they given a seat at the table, that's one of the issues for instance…” - Tarissa Spoonhunter.  

Former Indian Health Service pediatrician, Stanley Patrick Weber, was convicted of sexually abusing children at the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana. He is also awaiting trial for sexually abusing children on the Pine Ridge Reservation in North Dakota. The PBS documentary program Frontline documents the abuse and uncovers how Weber was able to carry out abuses for decades. We’ll hear from those who have followed the case and the Native leaders who helped bring Weber’s crimes to light.

Philosophy of Peace Waging – Episode #26 This episode is a retrospective by our host, Ruth, and four storytellers on how Global Volunteers' Philosophy of Service is a philosophy of waging peace, promoting justice and working hand-in-hand with local people. Carol lends an academic perspective by reminding us that colonialism was the historical mindset by dominant cultures, and helping others in useful ways is a very recent orientation to the world. The roots of childhood stunting, which Global Volunteers addresses in Tanzania, can be traced to generations of failed government policies. We can "right the wrongs" she says, by applying ourselves to the real needs of the community. Cynthia was struck by the realization that the value of relationships on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation transcends other measurable outcomes, and is at the center of Global Volunteers' Philosophy of Service. Maggie speaks to how cultural sharing is foundational to every volunteer's successful contribution at the volunteer work site. Emily's assignment in Tanzania was building and demonstrating effective hand-washing stations.  In-country partnerships, she says, works only when sincere relationships are built first.  After that, true long-lasting service can be rendered to the community. Episode storytellers: Carol, Cynthia, Maggie, and Emily

Be The Change – Episode #22 This episode takes us to the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Northwest Montana - in the shadow of the great Rocky Mountains.  Once part of the land that now cradles Glacier National Park, to most visitors, this sovereign nation is but a "pass through" on the road.  But, a closer look reveals a spirit that's as majestic as the mountains themselves.  Reservation volunteers take the time to learn about the traditions, history and heart of the reservation - directly from those who live, work and struggle there. Our storytellers define the line between what we think we know, and what we are privileged to learn, about Native Americans. Global Volunteers Co-founder Michele Gran provides a context - and sense of place - for this episode's storytellers.  "I'm always energized when I go to the reservation," she says.  "We work with the leaders, and the seekers, and the visionaries, and the doers in the community.  And it's nothing short of inspirational." "Everytime I'm there, I wonder what the United States would look like if we had adopted their ways instead of washing them," says Cindy Murray, a team leader.  They have a grace and elegance, as well as a history and culture, Cindy explains, that we all can learn from. International Operations Director Peter Kelly defines two of the service projects - supporting elders - that put volunteers in the midst of the day-to-day life on the reservation. You can expect cultural insights each day, at the work site or on the way to assignments.  Gabe, a volunteer, describes encountering a bald eagle - and the tradition of honoring this symbolic animal in the Blackfeet culture.   Episode storytellers: Peter, Gabe, Michele, and Cindy

This week in our interview of the week, we meet Alicia Crabbe, a retired woman and solo traveler who is living her dream as a guide and naturalist, leading people on hikes and wilderness experiences for an organization known as Road Scholar, which is a not for profit group dedicated to providing educational travel. It offers 6,500 educational tours in all 50 states and 150 countries. And while Alicia, who everyone calls “Lish,” has a dream job of working much of the year at Yellowstone National Park, her story is one about the power of a dream. In her case, it was a dream that involved traveling the country by RV and experiencing nature in all its marvelous beauty. She began living it at retirement, after leaving a long professional career. Lish's story is one of inspiration and joy, all focused on the RV lifestyle. Plus Jennifer and I answer your RV questions, we have the RV news of the week, RV Tips and a great offf the beaten path report. Click the player below to Listen Now or scroll down through the show note details. When you see a time code hyperlink, you can click it to jump directly to that segment of the podcast. [spp-player] MONOLOGUE Mike and Jennifer share their current location, near Glacier National Park and how much they love this area of the country. [spp-timestamp time="2:35"] We're here on one of our Roadtreking gatherings, periodic get-togethers in awesome locations for photography and exploration. About 50 Roadtrekers in some 30 different RV's and towables are with us, staying at the Chewing Blackbones Campground and RV Resort on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, right outside the park gates. JENNIFER'S TIP OF THE WEEK Jennifer The saga of making the interior of our RVs dark continues. Regular listeners know that we've been tossing around various ideas for covering up or reducing the light levels of the various LEDs, indicators and operational lights that shine from control panels while we are trying to sleep at night. We've talked about several solutions but a listener named Jan, who started the whole discussion a few weeks ago, has settled on a solution that works for her – and may very well also work for you. Liz explains how she uses small felt patches and sick-on Velcro to cover up the lights. [spp-timestamp time="7:00"] And for the rest of you out there in the audience, be sure to send me your tips and suggestions for the RV lifestyle. You can use the “Leave Voicemail” link at Roadtreking.com. Just click it and then use the built-in microphone on your computer or mobile devise to record a message to me. You can do it over as many times as you want, until you are satisfied. And then you just click a button and it comes right to my email inbox. I love hearing from you! Jennifer's tip of the week is brought to you by RadPower Bikes (www.RadPowerBikes.com_… an electric bike manufacturer offering direct to consumer pricing on powerful premium electric bikes. Now with free shipping! LISTENER QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: Listener Dan knows Jennifer is an exercise nut and that finding a place for us (her especially) to work out is a very important part of our travel plans in any given day. So he asks for her advice in finding a solution to finding workout spots in different locations around the country. [spp-timestamp time="11:39"] Listener Tessa wants to know where to ride on a prairies schooner like the pioneers took out west Mike refers her to his post at https://rvlifestyle.com/rv-sidetrip-ride-covered-wagon-along-oregon-trail/ and a guy named Morris Carter in Casper, WY.  [spp-timestamp time="17:17"] Sponsoring this part of the podcast is Van City RV in St. Louis, and their Partner Dealerships Creston RV in Kalispell, Montana, and Wagon Trail RV in Las Vegas. Bringing You the largest Inventory of class B's from three locations. PET TIP OF THE WEEK Mike and Jennifer talk dogs talk about why most National Parks don't allow dogs in most areas and trails,

Be The Change – Episode #11 We continue our conversations with Cindy, Lynn and Jeff:  What service projects impacted them the most, and how did those efforts ripple out across the community?  Jeff helped build a wall in a poverty-stricken family's home, and through his work, obtained insight unavailable to tourists and "average" travelers to Cuba. Cindy recalls four volunteers from Maui on her team on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation who joined to connect with other indigenous Americans.  To highlight their own culture, the group of four performed a traditional dance for elders at an assisted living center. Lynn connected her English-language student, whose dream is to fly airplanes, with a retired airline pilot on her volunteer team- widening the young man's vision of future possibilities. Episode storytellers: Jeff, Cindy, and Lynn

James Welch, an American of Blackfeet and Gros Ventre heritage, was a novelist, poet, and teacher. He was born on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Browning, Montana and died in 2003. His papers are held at the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, at Yale University. "Living Distance: The Life and Papers of James Welch," an audio essay prepared by Eric Ward and read by Presca Ahn, explores the writer’s life, his legacy, and his archive.