S’Nya Sanchez from United Tribes Technical College, studying environmental science, explored the modification of iron content in wheatgrass, a vital nutritional source for tribal communities. S’Nya was mentored by Dr. Ram Hona.
When driving on the roads in your own city or town, how do they feel? Do they feel pleasant to drive on? If your answer is “no” then join the club because we’ve got jackets. The roads in Wolf Point, Montana, are awful.
The graduation rate at Wolf Point High School has improved over the past decade. Students drop out for a different reasons so it takes a variety of interventions to support them.
Would you rather have a shortage of natural gas or a shortage of water? Who can live without water? Can you live without natural gas? We know we need natural gas, but oil fracking damages water sources and contaminates drinking …
In the United States today we face many issues with feral cats and dogs. Euthanizing them simply because they do not have a home should not be a solution to this problem. There are other ways to get these animals …
There are many needs in Wolf Point, Montana, but one of the most pressing ones is the well-being of younger generations. There are many children and families that are in need of a healthy environment in which to live. These …
Historically, the Indian tribes of northeastern Montana were first ravaged by outbreaks of smallpox, and then by both malnutrition and starvation as the great buffalo herds dwindled to nothing. More recently, the Native population from that part of the state, …
Take a Stand & Propose a Solution on Hepatitis C Read more »
Education for Native Americans started long before the 1800s, when our Native people roamed free on their own land. The elders of our people were the educators. They taught the young how to respect every living thing: the trees, the …
In the past few years, services that provide for basic human needs like food, clothing, and shelter, have been on the decline in our community of Wolf Point, Montana. Families, children, and the elderly have fallen victims, due to the …
On the Fort Peck reservation, one can see it lying beside the streets in towns, in country ditches, in yards, and scattered in fields: garbage. Sometimes garbage cans overflowing, with bags torn open by stray dogs who strew the garbage …
Recycling and Salvaging Key to Reducing Waste on Fort Peck Reservation Read more »
