Bozeman Magazine

Tribal leaders across Montana have remained vigilant in their COVID response, at times going beyond state and federal restrictions to keep their communities safe. Despite these efforts, Native communities continue to experience devastating fatality rates: Native Americans comprise 6.7% of Montana's population but 30% of COVID deaths. This panel will explore the role systemic inequalities play in these outcomes, and highlight the courageous leadership of Native leaders on the front lines. REGISTER at https://umontana.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IwAXCwg7RMuvcEtG1mD_zA

Moderator Cora Neumann, Founder, We Are Montana
Speaker Chairwoman Shelly Fyant, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
Speaker Kaci Wallette, Councilwoman, Fort Peck Tribes