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YouTube Channel
Are you looking for engaging and informative resources to improve your IEFA background knowledge and improve your teaching? Check out our YouTube Channel for engaging IEFA content and a wealth of classroom materials to deepen understanding and enhance your teaching.
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Upcoming IEFA Resources!
IEFA & Washington STI Resources Webinar
Join us on April 14th at 4:00 PM for a collaborative session exploring the intersection of Montana’s IEFA and Washington’s Since Time Immemorial resources. We will discuss how these frameworks support tribal sovereignty education and provide educators with high-quality, vetted materials to enrich their classroom practice.
April Fools Day and Tricksters
In honor of April Fool’s Day – Mike Jetty encourages you to check out some Iktomi stories from South Dakota as told by Duane Hollow Horn Bear:
https://www.wolakotaproject.org/interviews/four-iktomi-stories-in-english/
Iktomi trickster stories teach people how to think clearly about what is happening in order to avoid being tricked. These Lakota stories have been used for thousands of years to teach children and adults how to think critically about situations.
Ethnobotany: Jumping into Spring
There is no better time than spring to engage with Ethnobotany—the study of the traditional knowledge and customs of a people concerning plants and their medical, spiritual, and other uses.
Watch & Learn: OPI Ethnobotany Videos
Can't make the live session? You can access our full library of recorded content at any time. These videos are perfect for professional development or for use directly in the classroom.
Upcoming Celebrations
Events in Indian Country
2026 Spring Powwow Season
The "Powwow Trail" is in full swing this spring! These gatherings are vital celebrations of Indigenous culture, honoring tradition and community through song, dance, and storytelling.
Here is our OPI Powwow Guide: Your Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Powwows. This guide provides essential etiquette, history, and descriptions of dance styles to ensure a respectful and enriching experience.
Montana College Powwow Dates:
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March 20–22
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49th Annual MSU Bozeman American Indian Council Powwow
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Brick Breeden Fieldhouse, Bozeman
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One of the largest in the state; includes a special 50-year commemorative exhibit at the Museum of the Rockies.
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April 4
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Rocky Mountain College Spring Powwow
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Fortin Education Center, Billings
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Hosted by the American Indian Student Council; Grand Entry at 1:00 PM.
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April 10–11
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MSU Billings "Resilient Relatives" Powwow
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PE Building, Billings
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Friday Grand Entry: 7 PM; Saturday: Noon & 6 PM.
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April 17–18
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57th Annual Kyiyo Celebration (UM Missoula)
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Adams Center, Missoula
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Friday Grand Entry: 6 PM; Saturday: Noon & 6 PM.
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May 15–16
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Salish Kootenai College Graduation Powwow
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Pablo, MT
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Part of the college's graduation weekend festivities.
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Here is our OPI Powwow Guide: Your Guide to Understanding and Enjoying Powwows. This guide provides essential etiquette, history, and descriptions of dance styles to ensure a respectful and enriching experience.
We recommend verifying dates and details for all events with the respective tribal nations or event organizers
IEFA Finance Reporting Update FAQ
IEFA ANB Reporting Guide
HOW TO - IEFA PAYMENT: REPORTING GUIDE
If you have any questions, please reach out to one of the IEFA team members. Contact information can be found here.
The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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