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Indigenous artists bring history, culture and presence to Missoula's art walls
Jason Neal shares information about the artists and ledger artworks at the DRAW Indigenous Murals ribbon-cutting in downtown Missoula. Terrance Gardipee, Aspen Decker, Monica Giles-BringsYellow, Louis Still Smoking and John Isaiah Pepion perform the ceremonial ribbon cutting in Missoula. MISSOULA, Mont. — Years in the making, the Downtown Riverside Art Walls (DRAW) Indigenous Murals Project celebrated the artists and community members who brought Indigenous art and stories to downtown Missoula.
TERS students walk for truth, remembrance and resilience on Orange Shirt Day
PABLO, Mont. — A line of orange shirts moved along Highway 93 through Pablo as students and staff from Two Eagle River School walked to remember children who were taken from their families and to stand with residential and boarding school survivors. Students carried signs reading “Every Child Matters” and “Never Forget” as they walked toward the tribal complex and Salish Kootenai College along Highway 93.
CSKT quarterly meeting addresses enrollment, voting, jobs and community needs
George Ducharme and Janet Camel shake hands with Clayton Duran, Cherish Grassrope, Evan Quequesah, and Andy Fisher, members of the Day Labor Crew, after they were honored on Oct. 2 in Pablo. PABLO, Mont. — Tribal members brought concerns about enrollment, health care, road access, employment, and the protection of tribal lands to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Tribal Council during its quarterly meeting October 2.
Caring for the herd and the land: Annual bison gathering and prescribed burns conclude
CSKT Bison Range staff herded bison to the corrals during the annual operation, focusing on herd health assessments and population management while prioritizing animal welfare by limiting public crowds and noise. MOIESE, Mont.—The Gathering at the CSKT Bison Range began Monday, September 28, and wrapped up Thursday, October 1.
‘Lunch with Tribal Defenders’ highlights reentry program, housing and family court services
Lead Case Manager Josh Cahoon shared information about the Flathead Reservation Reentry Program in Pablo. The Reentry Program provides comprehensive case management, mental health screenings, chemical dependency evaluations and integrated assessments for people returning to the reservation from incarceration. PABLO, Mont.
Malakai Kathy and Clarice
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From Adversity to Alley-oops: Nick Moore and Isaac Fisher Inspire Youth
Billy Fisher, Joshua Hector, Jackson Bigman, Isaac Fisher, Chelsea Arlee, Nick “Motivator” Moore, and Jaidan Bigman pose for a photo after Fisher and Moore intertwined stories of perseverance and inspiration with basketball Sept. 24 in Ronan Char-Koosta News RONAN, Mont. — About 50 people gathered at the Ronan Boys & Girls Club Sept. 24 to watch unbelievable ball-handling and high-flying dunks from former Harlem Globetrotter Nick "Motivator" Moore and professional dunker Isaac Fisher.
Dancing their way forward:
Deborah Eaglespeaker, Will Alexander, Wilhena Whitegrass, Nabahe Shebala, Sierra Scout, Novi Lahr and Raymond Mendoza pose for a photo after Mendoza's 17-and-under jingle versus grass special Sept. 26 in Helena. Mendoza family carries tradition onto the powwow trail Char-Koosta News Raymond Mendoza fulfilled lead boy dancer duties by dancing every intertribal, grand entry and victory song at Last Chance Community Powwow Sept. 25-27 in Helena. HELENA, Mont.
Community Paint Days bring color, culture and connection to Ronan
Volunteers of all ages made progress on a paint-by-numbers mural in Ronan on Sept. 19. RONAN, Mont. — More than 40 volunteers picked up paintbrushes Saturday, Sept. 19, adding color to Ronan’s Main Street while helping create a mural celebrating native fish, wildlife and the community’s connection to the land. Painters didn’t always adhere to the paint-by-numbers concept. Still, he stayed focused while completing part of a community mural in Ronan on Sept. 19.
Expo opens doors to careers for more than 200 reservation students
By lunchtime, many students visited 20 vendor booths and earned meal tickets at the Workforce & Career Expo Sept. 21 at 400 Horses Casino in Polson. POLSON, Mont. — More than 300 people, including more than 200 students from reservation schools, attended the Workforce & Career Expo Sept. 21 at 400 Horses Casino in Polson. Cristen Twoteeth, right, receives completed vendor passports from Two Eagle River School students who were ready for lunch after visiting booths at the Workforce & Career Expo Sept.
Elder Wellness Fair puts health, connection and fun at the center
Tribal Health staff greeted elders, answered questions and offered assistance throughout the day at the Elders Wellness Fair on Sept. 3 in Pablo. Char-Koosta News PABLO, Mont. — There was plenty of health information to take home from the Elder Wellness Fair Sept. 3, but for the approximately 200 elders and older adults who attended, there was something just as important: a day to laugh, visit, eat good food and spend time together.
From Reservation Rides to “Landman”
Rhoda Couture from Reason to Live Suicide Prevention shared a laugh with Dougie Hall after thanking him with gifts that included a Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes sweatshirt and coffee mug donated by Three Chiefs Cultural Center following his talk at the Saint Ignatius Community Center on Sept. 10.
Dougie Hall share his inspiring journey
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End of Summer Bash brings music, wellness and community connection to St. Ignatius
Jobo delivered an outstanding performance at the End of Summer Bash on Aug. 29 at the St. Ignatius Amphitheater. SAINT IGNATIUS, Mont. — Music, laughter and messages of wellness filled the St. Ignatius Amphitheater Aug. 29 as the community gathered for the End of Summer Bash, a mental health awareness and suicide prevention event centered on connection and positive expression.
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Nobody’s Coming to Save You: Last of the Nobodies builds it themselves
Last of the Nobodies performed two years ago and are looking forward to another electrifying performance at the Top Hat Lounge in Missoula Sept. 19. (Sam Overturf photography) When the beat for “The Method” first filled the sunroom of a Paradise Valley ranch, Shadow Devereaux aka Foreshadow didn’t immediately recognize it as the centerpiece of what would become the flagship track for Last of the Nobodies’ second album released Aug. 12.
Recovery, remembrance and hope at Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Day Walk
POLSON, Mont. — More than 200 people walked along Highway 93 August 21 carrying names, photographs and memories of people they love. The walk coincides with National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day observed every year on Aug. 21. Some walked to honor loved ones lost to fentanyl. Others walked for family members still struggling with addiction. Many walked to celebrate their own recovery. The walk began at Big Crane Park across from Super 1 in Polson.
Tiwahe Initiative, CSKT partner to address housing shortage through job training
Joseph Hunter received a Participation Certificate after successfully completing the Summer Building Trades program that run from July 7 to August 7. (Courtesy photo) Summer Building Trades Program student Miranda Pierre carefully stains a deck on August 4. Students spent time in the classroom and outside the classroom working on meaningful projects tackling homelessness. (Courtesy photo) PABLO, Mont.
Eagle Bank invites all to celebrate 20th anniversary with customer appreciation event
Eagle Bank celebrates 20 years in business with a customer appreciation day. POLSON, Mont. — Two decades after opening its doors as one of the nation’s few tribally-owned financial institutions, Eagle Bank is inviting the community to celebrate its milestone anniversary with a customer appreciation event Friday. The Customer Appreciation Celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. August 7 at Eagle Bank, 80 Heritage Lane in Polson.
CSKT Home Visiting hosts "Art in the Park" for families in Ronan
RONAN, Mont. — Children raced between waterslides and craft tables as families gathered at Ronan City Park on July 29 for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Home Visiting Program’s annual "Art in the Park". The free community event brought together the Home Visiting Program and several tribal departments for an afternoon of arts, crafts and family activities.
Walking the Roads of Our Ancestors: Nkʷusm Youth Reconnect with Séliš and Ql̓ispé Homelands
The famous white bison born at the Bison Range in 1933, Big Medicine, is on display at the Montana Heritage Center. Plans are underway to bring Big Medicine home. The 2026 Nk̓ʷusm summer school Aboriginal Territory field trip, held July 21-23, was a journey through the homelands of the Séliš and Ql̓ispé people. It was a time to reconnect with places that have always been important to our people, to walk where our ancestors walked and to strengthen the connection between us and the land.
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Buffalo song
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Families gather at Blue Bay to learn, heal, and connect
Kitchen staff prepares dinner on July 9 for campers and visitors during the Culture Camp at Blue Bay. BLUE BAY, Mont. — Laughter echoed across the shoreline as children played in the water, others painted parfleche bags, elders shared stories, and families gathered around sharing meals during the CSKT Tribal Education Youth Culture Camp at Blue Bay July 7-10. Funded by Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resiliency in Education), the four-day camp welcomed its largest turnout yet.
‘Montana Grind’ tour stop highlights skateboarding’s impact on rural, tribal communities
Terry Lozeau, Manuel Armijo, Danilo dos Reis, and JC Larson pose for a photo after the screening of Montana Grind June 30 in Pablo. PABLO, Mont. — Skaters, artists and community members gathered June 30 at the Arlee Charlo Theater for a screening of Montana Grind, a documentary that explores how skateboarding has transformed lives and communities across Montana. The Pablo screening was the sixth stop on the film’s 2026 West Summer Tour, which began in Helena and concluded July 3 in Seattle.
Terry, Manuel, Danilo and JC
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126th Arlee Esyapqeyni
Celebrates Culture, Community, and Competition Teepees line the Arlee Powwow grounds during the 126th Arlee Esyapqeyni. One visitor from the White Mountain Apache Reservation in Arizona said it was the first time they had ever been inside a teepee. ARLEE, Mont. — Championship dancers and singers from across the United States and Canada gathered in Arlee last week for the 126th annual Arlee Esyapqeyni, a six-day celebration of culture, community and competition.
126th Arlee Esyapqeyni to feature four days of dancing, contests, and tradition
Men’s traditional dancers bring energy to the dance floor with their moves at last year’s Arlee Esyapqeyni. ARLEE, Mont. — The 126th annual Arlee Esyapqeyni gets underway this week with four days of dancing, singing, feasting and competition. Heavy rain and flood watches slowed campers hoping to arrive early, although many still set up despite the weather. The forecast for the remainder of the weekend calls for sunny skies and highs in the 70s, providing ideal conditions for the celebration.
Outgoing Arlee Esyapqeyni royalty reflect on year of growth, culture and community
Tawny Kickingwoman, Talayna Endfield and Kenna Baylor-Corum each represented at several powwows throughout the United States and Canada, including the Salish Kootenai College Graduate Honoring Powwow in May. ARLEE, Mont. — Last July, Talayna Endfield, Tawny Kickingwoman and Kenna Baylor-Corum were crowned to represent the Arlee Esyapqeyni, the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and their communities as powwow royalty.
SKC honors 11 graduates earning high school equivalency diplomas
High school equivalency graduates Damien Einspahr, Crystal Dionne, Maddox Howell, Clark Caldbeck, Kolby Wirz-Crawford, and Zei’Rin Ridgley were honored at the 7th Biannual HSE graduation June 17 at Salish Kootenai College. PABLO — In front of proud family members, friends and Salish Kootenai College staff, 11 graduates crossed the stage June 17 during the college’s seventh biannual High School Equivalency (HSE) graduation ceremony.
Rez-a-Palooza Brings Games, Resources and Family Fun to Tribal Communities
Owl dancers led by Pat Matt form a bridge for dancers to pass through as others played on the inflatable bounce houses or with friends nearby. SAINT IGNATIUS, Mont. — Elder’s Park was filled with laughter, games and the smell of grilled burgers and hot dogs on June 17 as more than 200 people gathered for the latest stop on the 2026 Rez-a-Palooza tour.
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Arlee mother and business owner opens powwow grounds for community dance practice
With less than two weeks before the annual Arlee Celebration grounds are filled with camps and people, check out the weekly dance practice sessions to gain confidence, stay active and have fun. ARLEE, Mont. — What started as a way for one mother to help her and her children prepare for the upcoming Arlee Celebration has grown into a weekly gathering for dancers of all ages.
Big Medicine Dance Troupe brings living culture to CSKT Bison Range
Tahnee Addison (left) and Peter Stasso (right) pose for photos between performances at the CSKT Bison Range Visitor Center on June 11. Both are champion dancers in their respective age groups and the performances are a way for both to practice their moves between powwows. MOIESE, Mont. — Visitors to the CSKT Bison Range can now experience more than wildlife and scenic views.
Salish Kootenai College celebrates Class of 2026 graduates
Allen Pierre, Gene Beaverhead, Clark Matt and Francine Antoine (not pictured) received honorary bachelor's degrees from Salish Kootenai College for their contributions to tribal communities, education and culture. PABLO, Mont. — Hundreds of people filled the Joe McDonald Gym on June 6 for the 46th annual commencement ceremony at Salish Kootenai College (SKC).
Arlee schools honor graduates with annual powwow
All ages and styles of boy dancers line up to get judged at the Arlee Schools social powwow on June 5. The Singers supported the powwow by providing all the songs for the afternoon at the Arlee Schools social powwow on June 5. Head man dancer Tanner Haynes showcased his style at the Arlee Schools Graduation Celebration social powwow on June 5 in Arlee. ARLEE, Mont.
ICWA Legal Summit highlights family reunification, tribal youth
Carmelita Matt (left) and Myra Harris (right) discuss logistics of the ICWA Legal Summit on May 19 in Polson. Matt oversees the Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation Program and Harris is the Program Manager at the Tribal Court Improvement Program. Nicole Callahan (left) moderated a parent panel at the ICWA Legal Summit on May 20 in Polson. Cammie DuPuis-Pablo (center) shares her experience with the child welfare system as Evelyn Franks (right) listens. POLSON, Mont.
Elders’ Week powwow celebrates elders, culture and community
Arlene Adams, Stephen Smallsalmon, Clarice King, Kathy Tapia, Wayne McCoy, and Wilfred Kenmille were selected to judge the high school student dance special at the Elders’ Week powwow on May 28 in Pablo. PABLO, Mont. — Students, teachers, staff, families and visitors from as far away as Mandaree, North Dakota, gathered at Two Eagle River School to celebrate the end of the school year and Elders’ Week with a social powwow.
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Tirza Twoteeth’s wrestling journey earns Hall of Fame honor
Tirza Twoteeth, second right, is joined by her teammates and holds a bracket and plaque after winning the Midlands tournament held December 29-30, 2025. (Courtesy photo) Char-Koosta News RONAN — Growing up in rural Montana, Tirza Twoteeth learned wrestling the way many children learn to ride a bike, early, often and surrounded by family support. “I’ve been wrestling since I was 6,” Twoteeth said while reflecting on years of early morning workouts, long runs and evening practices.
Two Eagle graduates celebrated through stories of resilience, growth
Char-Koosta News Mike Quequesah, Bryce Roberts, Taevius Roberts, Emma SpottedEagle, Antone Takes Horse, Josey Trahan-Usher, and Taylen Voice prepare to receive their hard-earned diplomas during the Two Eagle graduation ceremony on May 24. PABLO, Mont. — Twenty graduates wearing beaded caps, eagle feathers, and decorated gowns earned their diplomas in front of a gym filled with supporters at the Eagles Nest on May 24.
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The Graduates
Mike Quequesah, Bryce Roberts, Taevius Roberts, Emma SpottedEagle, Antone Takes Horse, Josey Trahan-Usher, and Taylen Voice prepare to receive their hard-earned diplomas during the Two Eagle graduation ceremony on May 24.
Powwow honors graduates, culture at SKC
PABLO, Mont. — More than 200 dancers, including 182 registered competitors, and 10 drums filled the Joe McDonald Health and Wellness Center on May 15-16 to celebrate Salish Kootenai College (SKC) and high school graduates during the annual Graduate and Honoring Powwow. After the first grand entry on Friday, a graduate honoring took place to showcase SKC and local high school graduates.
400 Horses Casino opening celebrates tribal vision, community investment
A crowd began gathering in front of the 400 Horses Casino before the opening ceremony on May 5 in Polson. Tribal leaders alongside S&K Gaming board members prepare to cut the ribbon and welcome the public to see the 400 Horses Casino on May 5 in Polson. POLSON, Mont.
River Honoring celebrates elders, educators, and a 40-year tradition
Richard Alexander, Arlene Bigcrane, Chris Clairmont and Jedd Tougas were honored for their contributions to culture, education and stewardship on May 10 at the Flathead River. MOIESE, Mont.— The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) River Honoring kicked off the 40th anniversary of the event on Monday, May 10, by honoring two elders and two educators with gifts, speeches, honor songs by Yamncut, and a community dinner by Qene’s Catering.
400 Horses
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MMIP Awareness Day in Pablo draws crowd, shares stories of loss and resilience
PABLO, Mont. — Nearly 100 people attended a Missing and Murdered Indigenous People Awareness Day event on April 25 at the Arlee Charlo Theater, where families shared their stories and connected with the community ahead of a fun run/walk and meal. Several speakers shared heartfelt testimonials, and those who spoke received gifts from organizers. Families affected by the MMIP crisis carried banners and signs bearing the names of loved ones during the run/walk.
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