05 January 2023

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Vega Receives Recognition  From Montana Democratic Party

Vega Receives Recognition From Montana Democratic Party


Maria Vega of the Fort Peck Reservation has been recognized as a female leader in the Montana Democratic party. As part of the party’s upcoming women’s event, she will be saluted in the Native American category. The 10th annual Celebration of Democratic Women will take place in Helena on Feb. 2. During the salute to women, Vega will provide a speech of up to 10 minutes and tell her

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Poplar’s Atchico Looks Back On A Year In Fashion

Poplar’s Atchico Looks Back On A Year In Fashion


Poplar’s Jen Atchico told the Northern Plains Independent that 2022 has been a big year for her and others involved in the world of Native fashion. Atchico founded Indigenous Eyecon in July of 2021, debuting at a show in Las Vegas. Since then, the self-taught makeup artist has participated in a dozen shows, including events in Billings, Butte, Denver, Colo., Las Vegas and Sante Fe, NM., New York,

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29 December 2022

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Tribal Court Hosts Toys 4 Tagojas Tree

Tribal Court Hosts Toys 4 Tagojas Tree


The Fort Peck Tribal Court hosted a Toys 4 Tagojas Tree event in December with the goal of ensuring that every tribally enrolled child who is placed in foster care on and off the reservation is not forgotten during the holidays. According to Fort Peck Tribal Court data analyst Germaine Jackson, Chante Japp coordinated the event to ensure children stay close to their tribes, providing connection,

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Poplar School  Donates To Food Bank

Poplar School Donates To Food Bank


Poplar Schools’ students and staff collected more than 800 canned goods and non-perishable food items to donate to the Wolf Point food bank on Wednesday, Dec. 21. A total of $740 worth of 40 gift cards were donated as prizes to the students and staff from local Poplar and Wolf Point businesses. The cards were used in the form of incentive drawings to participate in this community- supported

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