The 18-year-old Northern Cheyenne man inhaled the pine trees, felt the crunch of new fallen snow beneath his feet and guarded himself against the bitter cold.
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Montana’s Native American tribes were particularly affected, prompting strict lockdowns that on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation confined many residents to their homes.
Yellow Bird Life Ways has been operating in the area for 20 years, promoting traditional Native American culture, as well as aiding in community development. The organization recently installed garden