Podcasts about Blackfeet Nation

In 2023 the Blackfeet Nation released bison into the Chief Mountain area along the border of Glacier National Park. The release was part of a plan to build a free roaming herd in a place bison had been absent from for more than 100 years. One listener wants to know where those bison are now.

In 2023 the Blackfeet Nation released bison into the Chief Mountain area along the border of Glacier National Park. The release was part of a plan to build a free roaming herd in a place bison had been absent from for more than 100 years. One listener wants to know where those bison are now.

A couple devises a strategy to get their daughter's killer prosecuted and to get attention for other Native families.  Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.Prologue: Mika Westwolf was killed in a hit-and-run on a Montana highway. Her parents thought the driver might get away with it. The driver was white. Mika was a citizen of the Blackfeet Nation. (1 minute)Act One: Mika's parents, Carissa Heavy Runner and Kevin Howard, share recordings of their interactions with law enforcement. (8 minutes)Act Two: Carissa and Kevin take matters into their own hands. (20 minutes)Act Three: The county prosecutor explains why he let Mika's killer out of jail. Will Carissa and Kevin's efforts pay off? Sierra follows them to court. (33 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.orgThis American Life privacy policy.Learn more about sponsor message choices.

Opposition to Trump 's policies draw thousands of Montanans to protests. The state Republican party tries to excommunicate nine legislators. Bills aimed at making judicial races overtly partisan appear to be failing. And members of the Blackfeet Nation sue over Canadian tariffs.

Opposition to Trump 's policies draw thousands of Montanans to protests. The state Republican party tries to excommunicate nine legislators. Bills aimed at making judicial races overtly partisan appear to be failing. And members of the Blackfeet Nation sue over Canadian tariffs.

Members of Blackfeet Nation filed a lawsuit against the federal government over recent tariffs imposed on Canadian products. They claim the move impedes tribal sovereignty.

What happens when a beloved sports identity collides with evolving cultural awareness? In this candid conversation with Papamutes, Jack Moore—host of Moore to Consider podcast and lifelong Washington football fan—takes us on a journey through the controversial transition from Redskins to Commanders.Moore offers a fascinating historical perspective on the team's origins, tracing the Redskins name back to 1932 when the franchise began as the Boston Braves before moving to Washington in 1937. He explains how the iconic Indian head logo came to be, designed by Walter "Blackie" Wetzel of the Blackfeet Nation and based on the profile that appeared on the Buffalo nickel. This history provides crucial context for understanding why many fans felt deeply connected to the original identity.The conversation doesn't shy away from the complexities surrounding Native American representation in sports. Moore references polls showing mixed opinions within Native communities, shares stories of students on reservations proudly wearing Redskins gear, and discusses the contrasting example of Florida State's partnership with the Seminole Tribe. These nuances highlight why the debate transcends simple categorizations of right and wrong.Perhaps most compelling is Moore's personal story as a fan who witnessed the team's evolution—from attending the first game at RFK Stadium in 1969 to seeing the stadium filled with opposing fans in recent years. His emotional connection to players like Art Monk, Darrell Green, and Sonny Jurgensen demonstrates how team identities become intertwined with our personal histories and memories.Whether you're a football historian, a Washington fan, or someone interested in the intersection of sports and cultural identity, this episode provides valuable perspective on one of the most significant rebranding stories in professional sports. How do we balance tradition with progress? Who gets to decide when a name becomes unacceptable? Listen now and join the conversation.photos courtesy; j. mooreSend Papamutes a Text“THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED OR VIEWS EXPRESSED BY GUESTS DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOST; Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Castro, Google Podcasts or wherever you stream your podcasts.

Helen Augare Carlson and Dylan DesRosier are leaders, community builders, and proud members of the Blackfeet Nation. Helen, the Chair of the Piikani Studies Division at Blackfeet Community College, has dedicated over two decades to education, cultural preservation, and building pathways for future generations. Dylan, the Blackfeet Program Manager with The Nature Conservancy, brings a wealth of experience in conservation work rooted in respect for Indigenous knowledge and long-term community collaboration. In addition to their official roles, they both wear many hats when it comes to serving their communities—mentoring youth, engaging in policy discussions, telling stories, and working on grassroots initiatives that strengthen cultural and environmental resilience. In this episode, we explore the profound relationships between land, language, and stewardship. Helen shares the moving story behind her Blackfoot name, Dylan reflects on his time working in Glacier National Park and how it shaped his conservation approach, and we dig into the groundbreaking Chief Mountain Initiative—an effort that weaves together conservation, education, and cultural revitalization. We also discuss the evolving role of conservation organizations, TNC's comprehensive approach to supporting Blackfeet initiatives, the importance of holistic thinking, and why Indigenous leadership is crucial for the future of land stewardship. As usual, we wrap up with some incredible book recommendations that will deepen your understanding of these topics long after the episode ends. This conversation is rich with wisdom, humor, and insight, and Helen and Dylan make quite a team, bringing their unique expertise and shared passion for their community to this important discussion. I'm so excited for you to hear it. So let's dive in—here's my conversation with Helen Augare Carlson and Dylan DesRosier. --- Helen Carlson Dylan DesRosier Full episode notes and links: https://mountainandprairie.com/helen-dylan/ --- This episode is brought to you in partnership with the Colorado chapter of The Nature Conservancy and TNC chapters throughout the Western United States. Guided by science and grounded by decades of collaborative partnerships, The Nature Conservancy has a long-standing legacy of achieving lasting results to create a world where nature and people thrive. During the last week of every month throughout 2025, Mountain & Prairie will be delving into conversations with a wide range of The Nature Conservancy's leaders, partners, collaborators, and stakeholders, highlighting the myriad of conservation challenges, opportunities, and solutions here in the American West and beyond. To learn more about The Nature Conservancy's impactful work in the West and around the world, visit www.nature.org --- TOPICS DISCUSSED: 3:03 - Introductions, starting with Helen 7:18 - Helen's Blackfeet names 12:18 - When to use “Blackfoot” or “Blackfeet” 13:33 - Dylan's bio and Blackfeet name 17:48 - Community health and education 23:03 - Why Dylan wanted to plug into TNC 26:48 - Blackfeet connection to land 30:33 - Helen's thoughts on TNC 36:03 - Face-to-face trust 38:48 - Chief Mountain initiative 45:48 - Measuring progress on a huge timeframe 50:48 - Progress in Helen's view 56:03 - Like biodiversity, human diversity is important, too 1:01:03 - What Dylan's learned from Helen 1:03:03 - And what Helen's learned from Dylan 1:06:33 - Book recs 1:12:33 - Parting words 1:15:03 - A Land Back addendum --- 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

The disproportionately high number of unsolved cases for missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) inspired Haley Omeasoo to launch a research lab on the Blackfeet Nation's Montana reservation. Ohkomi Forensics offers tribal police and other law enforcement agencies scientific data in an attempt to make connections with current and past investigations. It's one of the ways Native advocates all over the country are working to fill gaps to improve the troubling statistics for Native crime victims. GUESTS Haley Omeasoo (enrolled member of the Hopi Tribe and a descendent of the Blackfeet descent), executive director and president of Ohkomi Forensics Eleanore Sunchild (Thunderchild First Nation), Indigenous human rights attorney with Sunchild Law and member of the Redrum Motorcycle Club Bree R Black Horse (Seminole Nation of Oklahoma), MMIP Assistant United States Attorney for the Northwest Regions Melissa Skeet (Diné), endurance roller skater

The disproportionately high number of unsolved cases for missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP) inspired Haley Omeasoo to launch a research lab on the Blackfeet Nation's Montana reservation. Ohkomi Forensics offers tribal police and other law enforcement agencies scientific data in an attempt to make connections with current and past investigations. It's one of the ways Native advocates all over the country are working to fill gaps to improve the troubling statistics for Native crime victims.

On today's episode, Jessica chats with Krystiana Krupa (NAGPRA Program Officer for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Blythe Morrison (Collections Manager at BLM Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum and a citizen of the Blackfeet Nation), Jayne-Leigh Thomas (Director of the NAGPRA Office at Indiana University), and Chance Ward (NAGPRA Coordinator for History Colorado; Lakota [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]). The panel talks about the 2024 regulation changes to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), including Federal Collection Reporting, Inventory Resubmission Deadlines, and Duty of Care. The discussion spends extra time with Duty of Care's three main components: a) museums must consult with tribes on how to care for a collection b) deference to tribal knowledge c) access, research, and exhibition is prohibited without consent. The panelists also discuss how they've been applying the new regulations and what's been successful for them, as well as main challenges that they are experienced or heard. Finally, the episode gets into the main questions each panelist has received, how they answer those, and what resources they refer people to (see below!). If you have a question for this panel, send them to jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org and if Jessica receives enough questions, the panel has agreed to do a follow up episode to answer them.Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/heritagevoices/92Links Heritage Voices on the APN Heritage Voices Episode 79 on INSTEP with Chance and Jayne-Leigh Intensive NAGPRA Summer Training & Education Program (INSTEP) Web Page Intensive NAGPRA Summer Training & Education Program (INSTEP) Facebook Page Nationwide NAGPRA Community of Practice (Note that many regions, states, etc. also have their own Communities of Practice.) Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Regulations (Revised regulations effective January 2024.) National NAGPRA YouTube National NAGPRA Webinars For additional links see show page: https://www.archpodnet.com/heritagevoices/92ContactJessica Jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org @livingheritageA @LivingHeritageResearchCouncilArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public StoreAffiliates Motion

On today's episode, Jessica chats with Krystiana Krupa (NAGPRA Program Officer for the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign), Blythe Morrison (Collections Manager at BLM Canyons of the Ancients Visitor Center and Museum and a citizen of the Blackfeet Nation), Jayne-Leigh Thomas (Director of the NAGPRA Office at Indiana University), and Chance Ward (NAGPRA Coordinator for History Colorado; Lakota [Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe]). The panel talks about the 2024 regulation changes to the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), including Federal Collection Reporting, Inventory Resubmission Deadlines, and Duty of Care. The discussion spends extra time with Duty of Care's three main components: a) museums must consult with tribes on how to care for a collection b) deference to tribal knowledge c) access, research, and exhibition is prohibited without consent. The panelists also discuss how they've been applying the new regulations and what's been successful for them, as well as main challenges that they are experienced or heard. Finally, the episode gets into the main questions each panelist has received, how they answer those, and what resources they refer people to (see below!). If you have a question for this panel, send them to jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org and if Jessica receives enough questions, the panel has agreed to do a follow up episode to answer them.Transcripts For rough transcripts of this episode go to https://www.archpodnet.com/heritagevoices/92Links Heritage Voices on the APN Heritage Voices Episode 79 on INSTEP with Chance and Jayne-Leigh Intensive NAGPRA Summer Training & Education Program (INSTEP) Web Page Intensive NAGPRA Summer Training & Education Program (INSTEP) Facebook Page Nationwide NAGPRA Community of Practice (Note that many regions, states, etc. also have their own Communities of Practice.) Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act Regulations (Revised regulations effective January 2024.) National NAGPRA YouTube National NAGPRA Webinars For additional links see show page: https://www.archpodnet.com/heritagevoices/92ContactJessica Jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org @livingheritageA @LivingHeritageResearchCouncilArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public StoreAffiliates Motion

On Indigenous Peoples' Day, author K.A. Cobell joins to talk about her debut novel, “Looking for Smoke,” which is the fall young adult pick for Reese's Book Club. She tells Danielle and Simone about her own experience within the Blackfeet Nation, how she navigates her mixed-race identity, and why she decided to write a thriller that sheds light on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women epidemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"By bringing varied backgrounds into conservation careers, we are ensuring our parks represent all of America." Connect with Doug Email Doug Mitchell Glacier National Park Conservancy Resources www.parkleaders.com https://parkleaders.com/about/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theparkleaders/ In Glacier National Park, the journey to reintroduce bison is a great example of the power of perseverance and learning from failure. The collaborative effort between the US Federal Government, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Glacier Park leaders, and the Blackfeet Nation was a key marker in the project's success. This journey wasn't straightforward thought. Read more about it here on my blog. 

It's easy to think that people and animals are incapable of coexistence. But Ruth Ganesh warns that mindset is dangerous to biodiversity, to the existence of some of planet earth's most remarkable creatures, and even to humanity. Ganesh is a creative conservationist and philanthropist with a particular interest in environmental issues. She has spent the last 15 years conceiving and producing large scale public art exhibitions in London, Edinburgh, NYC and Mumbai. Ganesh serves as the co-founder of the CoExistence Collective and principal trustee of Elephant Family, a non-government organization based in the United Kingdom dedicated to protecting Asian elephants from extinction in the wild.  The Great Elephant Migration is a global fundraising project of the CoExistence Collective that aims to to amplify indigenous knowledge and promote shared spaces between wildlife and humans.  The Migration features one hundred life-size elephant sculptures created a community of 200 indigenous artisans in the Nilgiri Hills of South India.  The sculptures are made from lantana camara, an invasive weed that encroaches on wildlife habitat and each one is modeled after a real elephant the artisans live alongside in India.  The elephant herd is currently in Newport, Rhode Island and will continue to visit sites across North America, including Miami Beach, Fla., The Blackfeet Nation in Montana, and Los Angeles, Calif. as they raise money and awareness to better protect migratory animals like the elephants.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode, we interview renowned horror author Stephen Graham Jones. We delve into his latest book, "I Was a Teenage Slasher," and explore his passion for the horror genre. Additionally, we discuss his journey from aspiring farmer to successful writer, and pick his brain for book and movie recommendations! READ TRANSCRIPT Use promo code: SWITCH when signing up for a new Libro.fm membership to get two additional credits to use on any audiobooks—meaning you'll have three from the start. About Stephen Graham Jones: Stephen Graham Jones is a prolific American horror author known for his unique blend of contemporary horror and Native American themes. Born in West Texas and a member of the Blackfeet Nation, Jones has written numerous acclaimed novels and short stories, including "The Only Good Indians" and "Mongrels." His work often explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the supernatural. Read Stephen Graham Jones's books: I Was A Teenage Slasher My Heart Is a Chainsaw The Only Good Indians Mongrels Books discussed on today's episode: Please Stop Trying to Leave Me by Alana Saab Mean Spirited by Nick Roberts Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs

We have another guest with us from the Blackfeet Nation and she wishes to remain anonymous. She tells stories of ufos, time loss, abduction, a water spirit, an attached entity, strange event in a new house, a nun spirit, little people, and more!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/lodge-tales/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Soundside team is taking some time off this 4th of July week; some of us are on vacation, and others are working on upcoming shows.  We're going to revisit some of our favorite segments, and the hardworking producers who make Soundside, will be making the picks. Producer Noel Gasca's picks: Lily Gladstone chronicles Blackfeet Nation's reunion with buffalo in new SIFF documentary In 'Thunder Song,' a Coast Salish punk creates her own form of medicine Guests: Lily Gladstone, Oscar nominee and executive producer of Bring Them Home Sasha taqwšəblu LaPointe, author of "Thunder Song: Essays" and “Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography of a Coast Salish Punk.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she goes over some of this week's biggest headlines. The Blackfeet Nation are again enforcing a decades-old closure of Chief Mountain after recent tourist activity disturbed cultural and spiritual practices there. Funding from the Great American Outdoors Act will go toward several Flathead National Forest improvements this summer, and two siphons failed this week in the St. Mary Canal, spurring concerns about the effects on local agriculture and ecology.   Read more of these stories: Blackfeet Nation resumes enforcement of Chief Mountain closure Great Outdoors Act funding to spur Flathead National Forest improvementsSt. Mary Canal failure stirs agriculture, ecological concerns  Read more state and local coverage: The Farm Table makes up made-from-scratch meals State seeks to appeal decision on voting laws to Supreme CourtFlathead Valley man allegedly fired gun during argument over water pumpLarry and Julie Feist made spreading hope their mission  Troy man plans to appeal sentence for killing grizzly Subscribe to all our pods! Stay in the know with timely updates from News Now, keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and keep grooving to local artists with Press Play. Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and subscribe to us! Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us!

K.A. Cobell is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation. She lives in the PNW, following her passion for writing and bringing awareness to the crisis facing too many Indigenous women. It is in fact an epidemic - the women who are missing or who have been murdered. The murder rate of Native women is 3 times more than that of white women. Often, in some locations, the rate is more than 10 times the national average. #MMIWG2SK.A.'s debut novel "Looking for Smoke" is a thriller which brings this crisis to light in a gripping story. K.A. will be at the Northgate Barnes and Noble on Friday June 7, 6pm. And in Olympia at Browsers Books, Saturday, June 8, 2pm. It's an important read for all of us.www.kacobell.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

K.A. Cobell is an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation. She lives in the PNW, following her passion for writing and bringing awareness to the crisis facing too many Indigenous women. It is in fact an epidemic - the women who are missing or who have been murdered. The murder rate of Native women is 3 times more than that of white women. Often, in some locations, the rate is more than 10 times the national average. #MMIWG2S K.A.'s debut novel "Looking for Smoke" is a thriller which brings this crisis to light in a gripping story. K.A. will be at the Northgate Barnes and Noble on Friday June 7, 6pm. And in Olympia at Browsers Books, Saturday, June 8, 2pm. It's an important read for all of us. www.kacobell.com 

What if artwork could be a powerful tool to reclaim and preserve a culture? Join us in an engaging conversation with John Ppepion, a distinguished artist from the Blackfeet Nation in Montana, as he shares his remarkable journey and the rich heritage that fuels his creativity. John's decision to embrace his art full-time in 2009 was more than a career move; it was a commitment to his roots and a declaration of the resilience of the Blackfeet people. We explore his utilization of traditional Blackfoot motifs and styles, including pictographic and ledger art, and discuss how his choice of mediums, from buffalo hides to antique ledger paper, ties him intimately to his ancestry and historical practices.The episode sheds light on the growing Native American Indigenous art movement, which stretches beyond the canvas to influence fashion, culinary arts, and more. We address the pressing issues of inclusion and representation in mainstream art, emphasizing the necessity of authentic indigenous voices over non-indigenous interpretations. Discover how elements of nature, traditional symbols, and personal experiences serve as profound inspirations in Native American art. John shares insights into how ceremonial practices, historical artifacts, and even museum collections play crucial roles in the storytelling and preservation of indigenous culture.Listen in as John opens up about the intense dedication required to be an artist, from balancing sleepless nights brimming with ideas to early morning work sessions. We delve into the transformative power of collaboration, the significance of prioritizing personal projects, and John's ambitious plans for upcoming exhibitions in Montana and a debut in New York City. Learn how art serves as a vital instrument in preserving Indigenous culture and identity, ensuring that the stories and traditions of the Blackfeet people are recorded and cherished for generations to come. Don't miss this inspiring episode filled with passion, creativity, and cultural enlightenment.

This week we have a love story from the Blackfeet Nation. It's quite a tale brought to us by George Bird Grinnell. Title: Blackfoot Lodge Tales: The Story of a Prairie People Author: George Bird Grinnell Host: Dan Scholz Support The Folktale Project by becoming a supporter on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject or buy me a coffee on Ko-Fi at https://ko-fi.com/thefolktaleproject. To get more full stories and early access to all of the Folktale Project subscribe on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/folktaleproject!    

She's an Oscar nominee, a Golden Globe winner, and the pride of Mountlake Terrace High School. And now, Lily Gladstone has an executive producer credit for her work with "Bring Them Home" a new documentary screening at SIFF next week.

“When I try to understand–why on earth would agriculture be practiced that way? The answer is colonization. The answer really is, this wasn't about managing land for everyone's mutual benefit. This was a process of extraction.” In honor of Earth Day earlier this week, we are revisiting an important conversation about regenerative agriculture with Liz Carlisle, author of Healing Grounds:Climate, Justice and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming. And learn about restoring native prairies and bringing buffalo back to the land with Latrice Tatsey of the Blackfeet Nation in northwestern Montana.Tatsey is one of the researchers featured in Carlisle's book. 

“When I try to understand–why on earth would agriculture be practiced that way? The answer is colonization. The answer really is, this wasn't about managing land for everyone's mutual benefit. This was a process of extraction.” In honor of Earth Day earlier this week, we are revisiting an important conversation about regenerative agriculture with Liz Carlisle, author of Healing Grounds:Climate, Justice and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming. And learn about restoring native prairies and bringing buffalo back to the land with Latrice Tatsey of the Blackfeet Nation in northwestern Montana.Tatsey is one of the researchers featured in Carlisle's book. 

Today on The Worm we'll tell you how the Blackfeet Nation is working to improve access to clean water, then we'll take you up in the air to learn how pollution from British Columbia coal mines flows into Montana and Idaho waters, and Christians around the world are preparing to celebrate one of their most significant holidays, what Holy Week entails.

Today's episode is a special one. We collaborated with the Montana Media Lab—a program of the University of Montana's School of Journalism—to help support their winter "Youth Voices" workshop, which empowers young rural and Indigenous storytellers to learn more about audio storytelling while sharing stories from their communities. This episode features five stories from high school students in Browning and Florence, Montana, all of which are centered around wildfire's presence in their communities.Story one (timestamp: 6:32) centers on the experiences of volunteer wildland firefighters on the Blackfeet (Niitsitapi) Reservation, as well as on the history of Indigenous burning on Blackfeet Nation ancestral lands.Story two (12:29) is a profile of a student's grandfather, who spoke about his experiences as a Chief Mountain hotshot back in the 70s and 80s.Episode three (16:34) focuses on the experiences of a few modern day members of the Chief Mountain Hotshots.Story four (19:49) highlights how wildfires impact wildlife, and provided an opportunity for students to speak with employees at their reservation's fish and wildlife office.Finally, story five (24:11) shows the unexpected impacts of having an incident command post pop up at your high school during a major wildfire in your area.We owe a huge thank you to the students and teachers who worked hard to make this episode possible, as well as to Mary Auld of the Montana Media Lab, who pitched and coordinated this initiative. This episode was made possible with support from the American Wildfire Experience and Mystery Ranch Backpacks. For updates on the American Wildfire Experience's 2024 Digital Storytelling Micro Grants Program, follow them on Instagram at @wildfire.experience and @thesmokeygeneration.  

A new project will reintroduce buffalo to The Blackfeet Nation, healing the people along with the animals and the land.

House Committee on Natural Resources Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Examining the Opportunities and Challenges of Land Consolidation in Indian Country Tuesday, January 30, 2024 10:15 AM On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 10:15 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Examining the Opportunities and Challenges of Land Consolidation in Indian Country.” WITNESS LIST Mr. Darryl LaCounte Director Bureau of Indian Affairs U.S. Department of the Interior Washington, DC The Hon. Marvin Weatherwax Councilmember Blackfeet Tribal Business Council Browning, MT The Hon. Ryman LeBeau Chairman Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe Eagle Butte, SD Mr. Cris Stainbrook President Indian Land Tenure Foundation Little Canada, MN The Hon. Victoria Kitcheyan Chairwoman Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska Winnebago NE [Minority witness] Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415436

*This episode originally aired on August 21st, 2023*For over 10,000 years, many peoples in what's now known as North America relied on bison. Thirty million of these creatures stretched from modern Canada all the way down to Mexico.But in the late 1800s hide-hunters and the U.S. military annihilated the bison, bringing them to the brink of extinction. And that had consequences for the people who relied on the bison. Consequences that we still see today.Today, we hear from an economist who revealed the shocking numbers telling this story, and one member of the Blackfeet Nation who is trying to bring back the bison.For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.

“Our way of life is a collective. All Blackfoot people are one.” - Johnathon Red Gun (Siksika) In Blackfoot Territory, a powerful people is in relationship with a powerful place. At the Continental Divide, the snow-capped Rocky Mountains leap out from prairies that stretch out flat for what feels like forever. Rivers from Blackfoot Territory flow across much of North America, and the Blackfoot see their territory as the source of water for this vast continent. Spend time with people from the Blackfoot Confederacy who are resisting ongoing colonialism, awakening their culture, listening to elders, and regaining sovereignty of their land, language, and spirit. As Liz Fox (Kainai) shares, “Living your culture and wanting to preserve it; there's a lot of work that goes into it, and there's a lot of peace that comes from it.” In addition to Liz Fox, we're also honored to share the voices and stories of Doane Crow Shoe (Piikani), Rose Fox (Kainai), Johnathon Red Gun (Siksika), Tyson Running Wolf (Blackfeet Nation), and Lona Running Wolf (Blackfeet, Haida, Little Shell Creek.) There are four tribes within the Blackfoot Confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, and Amskapi Piikani (commonly referred to as Blackfeet Nation.) This episode includes interviews and audio from the Wayfinders Circle film “Siksikaitsitapi,” which has been co-created with the Blackfoot Confederacy and directed by Bryan Gunnar Cole, with additional production support from Nils Cowan and Jacob Bearchum.  We're grateful for the collaboration on this story with the Blackfoot Confederacy, which is part of the Wayfinders Circle. Wayfinders Circle is a global network of Indigenous Peoples from around the world who work to strengthen self-determination in managing their lands and territories and maintain the cultural and spiritual continuity through intergenerational transmissions. It is a joint effort convened by the Pawanka Fund, World Union of Indigenous Spiritual Practitioners, and Nia Tero. Special thanks  to Nia Tero colleagues Mariana López, Marianna Olinger, Michael Painter, and David Rothschild. Host: Jessica Ramirez. Producer + Audio Mix: Jenny Asarnow: Story Editor: Jacob Bearchum.  Links: The Blackfoot Confederacy website + FacebookBlackfeet Eco Knowledge More Wayfinders Circle Collaborations:The Boat of Dreams: How the Achuar Embraced Solar Power The Omen Birds Still Sing in Sungai UtikTuhaymani'chi Pal Waniqa (The Water Flows Always) in the Mojave DesertSeedcast is a production of Nia Tero, a global nonprofit which supports Indigenous land guardianship around the world through policy, partnership, and storytelling initiatives.Enjoy the Seedcast podcast on the Nia Tero website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and your other favorite podcast platforms. Keep up with Seedcast on Instagram and use the hashtag #Seedcast.

The former spokesperson of the Blackfeet Nation has been indicted for allegedly stealing federal COVID-19 relief funds allocated to the tribe.

Today's program comes to you on location from Blackfeet Nation and Virginia.  Mariellen Keely hosts today's episode and is joined by Jayla Wells (Iiksook'ksooksik Project Manager, Blackfeet Child Support). They discuss the federal demonstration grant Charting A Course for Economic Mobility which involves fifteen states and two tribes.  Their conversation centers around Blackfeet Nation's project, the importance of young Blackfeet developing a strong cultural identity, and how those relate to the grant's overarching goals of educating and motivating teens and young adults to postpone parenthood until after they complete their education, start a career, and engage in a committed relationship.

At first officials identified Navajo, Apache, and other Arizona tribal members as among those who were victims of a massive Medicaid fraud scam. Now tribes in Montana, North and South Dakota, and other states are taking stock of their members who were also caught up in the fake substance abuse treatment con that reaches into the hundreds of millions of dollars. The Blackfeet Nation declared an emergency to help gain resources to repair the fallout for its citizens. We'll find out the latest on the efforts to help the people who were harmed and hold those responsible accountable. GUESTS Reva Stewart (Diné), grassroots advocate with the #StolenPeopleStolenBenefits campaign  Jeri Long (Diné), Native American advocate and director of business development at Milestone Recovery  Melissa Lonebear (Northern Cheyenne), member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Council Shelly Hall (Blackfeet), member of the Blackfeet Tribe Business Council  

For over 10,000 years, many peoples in what's now known as North America relied on bison. Thirty million of these creatures stretched from modern Canada all the way down to Mexico. But in the late 1800s hide-hunters and the U.S. military annihilated the bison, bringing them to the brink of extinction. And that had consequences for the people who relied on the bison. Consequences that we still see today.Today, we hear from an economist who revealed the shocking numbers telling this story, and one member of the Blackfeet Nation who is trying to bring back the bison.For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Music by Drop Electric. Find us: TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Newsletter.

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Legislation to Resolve Cobell v. Norton. The Cobell lawsuit was filed by the late Elouise Cobell, of the Blackfeet Nation, to hold the U.S. government accountable for the billions of dollars held in trust for individual Indian landowners. The hearing took place on July 26, 2005, during the 109th Congress. WITNESS LIST Panel I MR. JIM CASON, Associate Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Accompanied by: MR. ROSS SWIMMER, Special Trustee for American Indians, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Panel II - (witnesses may not be testifying in the order listed on this panel) THE HONORABLE TEX HALL, President, National Congress of American Indians, Washington, DC CHIEF JIM GRAY, Chairman, Board of Directors, Inter-Tribal Monitoring Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico MR. ERNEST L.STENSGAR, President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Portland, Oregon MR. JAMES T. MARTIN, Executive Director, United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee MS. ELOUISE P. COBELL, Blackfeet Reservation Development Fund, Browning, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2005/07/26/witness_list_fo_7.asp

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Legislation to Resolve Cobell v. Norton. The Cobell lawsuit was filed by the late Elouise Cobell, of the Blackfeet Nation, to hold the U.S. government accountable for the billions of dollars held in trust for individual Indian landowners. The hearing took place on July 26, 2005, during the 109th Congress. WITNESS LIST Panel I MR. JIM CASON, Associate Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Accompanied by: MR. ROSS SWIMMER, Special Trustee for American Indians, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Panel II - (witnesses may not be testifying in the order listed on this panel) THE HONORABLE TEX HALL, President, National Congress of American Indians, Washington, DC CHIEF JIM GRAY, Chairman, Board of Directors, Inter-Tribal Monitoring Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico MR. ERNEST L.STENSGAR, President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Portland, Oregon MR. JAMES T. MARTIN, Executive Director, United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee MS. ELOUISE P. COBELL, Blackfeet Reservation Development Fund, Browning, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2005/07/26/witness_list_fo_7.asp

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Legislation to Resolve Cobell v. Norton. The Cobell lawsuit was filed by the late Elouise Cobell, of the Blackfeet Nation, to hold the U.S. government accountable for the billions of dollars held in trust for individual Indian landowners. The hearing took place on July 26, 2005, during the 109th Congress. WITNESS LIST Panel I MR. JIM CASON, Associate Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Accompanied by: MR. ROSS SWIMMER, Special Trustee for American Indians, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Panel II - (witnesses may not be testifying in the order listed on this panel) THE HONORABLE TEX HALL, President, National Congress of American Indians, Washington, DC CHIEF JIM GRAY, Chairman, Board of Directors, Inter-Tribal Monitoring Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico MR. ERNEST L.STENSGAR, President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Portland, Oregon MR. JAMES T. MARTIN, Executive Director, United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee MS. ELOUISE P. COBELL, Blackfeet Reservation Development Fund, Browning, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2005/07/26/witness_list_fo_7.asp

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Legislation to Resolve Cobell v. Norton. The Cobell lawsuit was filed by the late Elouise Cobell, of the Blackfeet Nation, to hold the U.S. government accountable for the billions of dollars held in trust for individual Indian landowners. The hearing took place on July 26, 2005, during the 109th Congress. WITNESS LIST Panel I MR. JIM CASON, Associate Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Accompanied by: MR. ROSS SWIMMER, Special Trustee for American Indians, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Panel II - (witnesses may not be testifying in the order listed on this panel) THE HONORABLE TEX HALL, President, National Congress of American Indians, Washington, DC CHIEF JIM GRAY, Chairman, Board of Directors, Inter-Tribal Monitoring Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico MR. ERNEST L.STENSGAR, President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Portland, Oregon MR. JAMES T. MARTIN, Executive Director, United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee MS. ELOUISE P. COBELL, Blackfeet Reservation Development Fund, Browning, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2005/07/26/witness_list_fo_7.asp

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs holds an oversight hearing on Legislation to Resolve Cobell v. Norton. The Cobell lawsuit was filed by the late Elouise Cobell, of the Blackfeet Nation, to hold the U.S. government accountable for the billions of dollars held in trust for individual Indian landowners. The hearing took place on July 26, 2005, during the 109th Congress. WITNESS LIST Panel I MR. JIM CASON, Associate Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Accompanied by: MR. ROSS SWIMMER, Special Trustee for American Indians, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. Panel II - (witnesses may not be testifying in the order listed on this panel) THE HONORABLE TEX HALL, President, National Congress of American Indians, Washington, DC CHIEF JIM GRAY, Chairman, Board of Directors, Inter-Tribal Monitoring Association, Albuquerque, New Mexico MR. ERNEST L.STENSGAR, President, Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, Portland, Oregon MR. JAMES T. MARTIN, Executive Director, United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc., Nashville, Tennessee MS. ELOUISE P. COBELL, Blackfeet Reservation Development Fund, Browning, Montana More on Indianz.Com: https://indianz.com/News/2005/07/26/witness_list_fo_7.asp

A bar flourishes near the site of a train derailment, a community dedicates a stretch of highway to the memory of a Blackfeet Nation leader and high property values prompt lawmakers to request a closer examination. That and more on today's episode of The Worm.

A stretch of highway running through the center of the Blackfeet Nation has been renamed to honor the late Blackfeet Chief Earl Old Person. A dedication ceremony was held on Thursday.

SD education activists react to SCOTUS affirmative action decision National Native scholarship orgs 'disheartened' by SCOTUS ruling Buffalo return to landscape around Glacier thanks to Blackfeet Nation

The Blackfeet Nation released roughly two dozen free-roaming wild buffalo onto tribal lands bordering Glacier National Park Monday. Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks is asking for the public's input on changes to the state's plan for managing grizzly bears.

Earl Old Person was a respected Blackfeet leader and strong proponent of cultural preservation. He was the longest serving elected tribal official in the country. He was an advocate for education up until his death in October 2021 at the age of 92. He lived by example, embodying the language, culture, and accomplishments of the Blackfeet Nation. GUESTS John Murray (Blackfeet), Blackfeet tribal historic preservation officer Erlina Old Person (Blackfeet), daughter of Chief Sen. Susan Webber (Blackfeet), Montana State Senator (D-MT 8th)

It's Monday, May 1st. Today, Montana State is a step closer to opening a new nursing school in Missoula, members of the Blackfeet Nation have a new council member, and hundreds of people took to the streets of Missoula to support a transgender lawmaker barred from the House floor last week.

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.

Fmr. Blackfeet Nation chairman resigns post after arrest last week Wabanaki sovereignty focus of State of Tribes address in Maine Human rights defender attacks on the rise, says Guatemalan group

Sterling HolyWhiteMountain reads his story “False Star,” which appeared in the March 20, 2023, issue of the magazine. HolyWhiteMountain is a former Stegner fellow and current Jones Lecturer at Stanford University, and an unrecognized citizen of the Blackfeet Nation. He is at work on a novel.