UM Tribal Outreach

Sam McCracken Native Youth Camp at UM.

Blackfeet Nation repatriates cultural belongings from the University of Montana.

A Transfer of Ownership Agreement & Stewardship Agreement was signed at the Pikanisaahkowa Ipoipototstsipa Conference today.

👏Three University of Montana students have been named 2026 Udall Scholars, earning national recognition for their leadership, academic excellence and commitment to public service.

Susan Connelly, Elannah Flat Lip and Vivianne Ostheimer join an elite group of students nationwide selected for the prestigious scholarship, which recognizes future leaders in health care, tribal public policy and environmental sustainability.

Their goals reflect the values of the Udall Foundation and the University of Montana:
• Connelly plans to advance Indigenous health equity through public health work.
• Flat Lip hopes to become a pediatrician serving Native children and families in rural and tribal communities.
• Ostheimer aims to help communities transition to renewable energy through local government leadership.

With 51 Udall Scholars to date, UM continues to hold the distinction of leading the nation in the number of Udall Scholarship recipients.

https://bit.ly/UMUdall

Come Gourd Dance with us!

The Montana Two Spirit Society is hard at work in preparation for our second annual MT Two Spirit Powwow on June 19th at Caras Park in Missoula; see you there!
www.mttwospirit.org

💐 Happy Mother’s Day 💐

Today, we honor and celebrate all mothers, caregivers, and those who nurture and support children with love, strength, and compassion.

Mothers and caregivers play a vital role in helping children feel safe, valued, and understood. Their care, guidance, and resilience help shape strong foundations for healing, growth, and well-being, especially for children who have experienced trauma.

We also recognize that Mother’s Day can bring a mix of emotions. Today, we hold space for all experiences and honor the many ways care and connection show up in our lives.

💬 Share a message of appreciation for a mother or caregiver who has made a difference.