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The Battle of the Little Bighorn (Greasy Grass): Why it’s still being fought

150 years after the "Greasy Grass" victory, the Lakota and Cheyenne are planning a massive 2026 commemoration—and still refuse a $1.5 billion settlement for their land
By Pier Paolo Bozzano
Commemoration
UTTC professor reflects on the Battle of Powder River on its 150th anniversary
The first battle of the Great Sioux War ‘set the tone’ for the following 20 conflicts, including the Battle of the Little Bighorn
By Gabrielle Nelson
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Help plan the 150th Battle of the Greasy Grass: complete the official participant survey
The event planning committees are requesting that all riding groups, families, and tribal delegations register their attendance plans now
By Buffalo's Fire
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Tribes, horsemen, deep into planning for Little Bighorn 150th anniversary
Northern Cheyenne Tribe leads recent planning meeting
By Darren Thompson
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Food sovereignty
UTTC student raises $12k in food drive for North Dakota and Montana
Inspired by her grandparents, Tonah Fishinghawk-Chavez proves that caring for the community is an action, not just a word
By Gabrielle Nelson
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Montana billboards demand justice for MMIP cases
The billboard project is expanding to Oregon
By Jolan Kruse
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Catholic boarding school documents staying in Montana
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Schools receive third — and potentially final — round of federal funding for homeless students
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Pollution knows no borders
Teck Coal’s Fording River coal mine
Governor supports limited financial help for Flathead law enforcement
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Health department shares Medicaid disenrollment numbers for children, seniors, Native Americans
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The land-grant legacy
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Montana governor still mum on tribal law enforcement
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New program seeks to boost Native student success in languages
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Native woman launches forensics company to aid MMIP families
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Montana ban on gender-affirming care for minors temporarily blocked in court
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A grandmother seeks justice for Native people
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State advises anglers not to eat fish caught in 48-mile stretch of Yellowstone River
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Montana’s ban on medical treatments for transgender minors has first day in court
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Handful of states keep universal free student meals
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