Montana American Indian Caucus

Native lawmakers in Montana say this year’s legislative session brought laws created without tribal government input.

Indigenous lawmakers are defending the use of critical race theory in Montana public schools. State officials recently criticized the concept, which says systematic racism is woven into American life and law.

Native American lawmakers are asking the Biden administration to craft a federal plan to reintroduce wild bison to areas in and around Glacier National Park and the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge.

The federal government has denied Montana’s request to pause standardized testing for public school students for the 2020-2021 year due to challenges from the coronavirus pandemic.

Following the election, ten Native Americans have won their races and will be serving in Montana’s legislature. While this is fewer Indigenous representatives than last session, the number of Indigenous lawmakers remains proportional to the state's racial makeup.

Following Montana’s June 2 primary 15 Native American candidates will continue onto the general election. That includes a candidate for the statewide…