Two added to Gallery of Outstanding Montanans
Joseph Medicine Crow
From Montana Historical Society Portraits of Mildred Walker and Joseph Medicine Crow and information about their fascinating lives are now hanging in the Gallery of Outstanding Montanans in the West Wing of the Capitol in Helena. Ten inductees were chosen in 2016 for the gallery, but only two are initiated every biennium. The gallery was established by the Montana State Legislature in 1979 to pay homage to Treasure State citizens who made contributions of state or national significance to their selected fields while epitomizing the unique spirit and character that defines Montana.
MONTANA - Portraits of Mildred Walker and Joseph Medicine Crow Two and information about their fascinating lives are now hanging in the Gallery of Outstanding Montanans in the West Wing of the Capitol in Helena.
Ten inductees were chosen in 2016 for the gallery, but only two are initiated every biennium, according to a release.
The gallery was established by the Montana State Legislature in 1979 to pay homage to Treasure State citizens who âmade contributions of state or national significance to their selected fields while epitomizing the unique spirit and character that defines Montana.â
The Montana Historical Society operates the program.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) â A bill moving through the Legislature would require state recognition of Alaskaâs 229 federally recognized tribes.
Supporters say the measure is needed to encourage better collaboration and consultation between the state and tribes; formally acknowledge Alaska tribesâ sovereignty, history, culture and contributions; and potentially allow them to access additional resources, Indian Country Today reported.
âBy supporting this bill, you are uplifting these unique and resilient people that have been here for 10,000 years,â Brooke Woods, of the Athabascan community of Rampart, told the House State Affairs Committee earlier this month.
Alaska has 40 percent of the countryâs 574 federally recognized tribes.
Alaska lawmakers weigh bill requiring state recognition of tribes
Print article A bill moving through the Legislature would require state recognition of Alaska’s 229 federally recognized tribes. Supporters say the measure is needed to encourage better collaboration and consultation between the state and tribes; formally acknowledge Alaska tribes’ sovereignty, history, culture and contributions; and potentially allow them to access additional resources, Indian Country Today reported. “By supporting this bill, you are uplifting these unique and resilient people that have been here for 10,000 years,” Brooke Woods, of the Athabascan community of Rampart, told the House State Affairs Committee earlier this month.
ANCHORAGE (AP) â A bill moving through the Legislature would require state recognition of Alaska s 229 federally recognized tribes.
Supporters say the measure is needed to encourage better collaboration and consultation between the state and tribes; formally acknowledge Alaska tribes sovereignty, history, culture and contributions; and potentially allow them to access additional resources, Indian Country Today reported. By supporting this bill, you are uplifting these unique and resilient people that have been here for 10,000 years, Brooke Woods, of the Athabascan community of Rampart, told the House State Affairs Committee earlier this month.
Alaska has 40 percent of the country s 574 federally recognized tribes.
As of 2016, 63 tribes had state recognition in 11 states, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Having both federal and state recognition can foster government-to-government relationships and in some cases qualify tribes for federal and