It was an inspirational return home for Nike N7 Fund founder Sam McCracken. The native of the Fort Peck Reservation was the honored guest during the Fort Peck Youth Summit. For more than a decade, the N7 project has provided grants to organizations that serve the indigenous community. The fund has created accessed to sport, health and wellness, education and advocacy in these communities. A total

University of Montana president Seth Bodnar provided a positive message during the Fort Peck Youth Summit program at Wolf Point High School on Thursday, June 16. Bodnar said that N7 Fund founder Sam McCracken, who was the program’s special guest, is a great role model for youth people to admire. “It’s about empowerment and how people reach their full potential,” Bodnar said. “It’s

A Red Bottom Celebration Committee spokesperson told the Northern Plains Independent that the 2022 event featured dancers from Alaska to New Mexico. Attendance was up from last year with over 200 registered dancers and nine drum groups from Montana, North Dakota and Saskatchewan. Dance contests were featured daily June 17-19. Don LaRogue worked at the committee’s Pepsi stand.