![]() NPS PHOTO Each summer Blackfeet, Salish, Kootenai, and Pend d'Oreille tribal members share knowledge of their history and culture as part of the Native America Speaks program. This program began in 1982 and is the longest running indigenous speaker series in the National Park Service. Native America Speaks programs are offered at park campgrounds and historic lodges, in the St. Mary Visitor Center, and in locations throughout the Blackfeet Nation. In addition, cultural presentations are offered at the 1913 Ranger Station, Apgar Plaza, and Logan Pass star parties. To learn more about the program, view this short film made in 2019 that chronicles the history of the program through the voices of the presenters. Program HighlightsNative America Speaks talks and cultural presentations provide opportunities for local tribal members to share their rich history and culture through singing, storytelling, presentations, and hands-on learning. In addition to programs offered in the park, Native America Speaks presentations are also offered on the Blackfeet Nation at several locations including the Museum of the Plains Indian, the Heritage Center, and Chewing Black Bones Campground. Recordings of several presentations from 2019 are also available: Vernon Finley, Don Fish, Tony Incashola, Darnell Rides At The Door, and Treyace Yellow Owl. The 2021 summer schedule is not yet set. Check out the Summer 2019 schedule of programs below.June ProgramsJune 12, Wed., 1:30 pm - **Native America Speaks - Treyace Yellow Owl - Museum of the Plains Indian, Browning July ProgramsJuly 1, Mon., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Gen Huitt - Apgar Campground AmphitheaterJuly 2, Tues., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Mariah Gladstone - Many Glacier CG Amphitheater July 3, Wed., 7:00 pm - *Blackfeet Singers and Dancers - St. Mary Visitor Center Auditorium July 3, Wed., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Jack Gladstone - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater July 4, Thurs., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Jack Gladstone - Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater July 5, Fri., 8:30 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium July 6, Sat., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Āasāisst·ṫǒ Language Society - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater July 7, Sun., 8:00 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room July 8, Mon., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Frank Finley - Apgar Campground Amphitheater July 9, Tues., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier CG Amphitheater July 9, Tues., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Edwin “Sooney” Little Plume Sr. - Chewing Black Bones CG Amphitheater July 10, Wed., 1:30 pm - **Native America Speaks - Mason Runs Through III - Museum of the Plains Indian, Browning July 10, Wed., 7:00 pm - *Blackfeet Singers and Dancers - St. Mary Visitor Center Auditorium July 10, Wed., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Mariah Gladstone - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater July 11, Thurs., 1:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Ernie Heavy Runner - Heritage Center, Browning July 11, Thurs., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Robert Hall - Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater July 12, Fri., 8:30 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium July 13, Sat., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Robert Hall - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater July 14, Sun., 8:00 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room July 15, Mon., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Rose Bear Don’t Walk - Apgar Campground Amphitheater July 16, Tues., 10:00am - Cultural Presentation - Mariah Gladstone - 1913 Ranger Station, St. Mary July 16, Tues., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Mason Runs Through III - Many Glacier CG Amphitheater July 17, Wed., 7:00 pm - *Blackfeet Singers and Dancers - St. Mary Visitor Center Auditorium July 17, Wed., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Don Fish - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater July 18, Thurs., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Jack Gladstone - Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater July 19, Fri., 8:30 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium July 20, Sat., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Ernie Heavy Runner - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater July 21, Sun., 8:00 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room July 22, Mon., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Tony Incashola Sr. - Apgar Campground Amphitheater July 23, Tues., 11:30 am - Cultural Presentation - Frank Finley - Apgar Plaza, near the Visitor Center July 23, Tues., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier CG Amphitheater July 23, Tues., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Mason Runs Through III - Chewing Black Bones CG Amphitheater July 24, Wed., 1:30 pm - **Native America Speaks - Don Fish - Museum of the Plains Indian, Browning July 24, Wed., 7:00 pm - *Blackfeet Singers and Dancers - St. Mary Visitor Center Auditorium July 24, Wed., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Mariah Gladstone - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater July 25, Thurs., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Ernie Heavy Runner - Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater July 26, Fri., 8:30 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium July 27, Sat., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Smokey Rides At The Door - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater July 28, Sun., 8:00 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room July 29 , Mon., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Vernon Finley - Apgar Campground Amphitheater July 30, Tues., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Robert Hall - Many Glacier CG Amphitheater July 31, Wed., 7:00 pm - *Blackfeet Singers and Dancers - St. Mary Visitor Center Auditorium July 31, Wed., 8:00 pm - Native America Speaks - Treyace Yellow Owl - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater August ProgramsAug. 1, Thurs., 1:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Ernie Heavy Runner - Heritage Center, BrowningAug. 1, Thur., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Jack Gladstone - Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater Aug. 2, Fri., 8:30 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium Aug. 3, Sat., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Mason Runs Through III - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater Aug. 4, Sun., 8:00 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room Aug. 5, Mon., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Frank Finley - Apgar Campground Amphitheater Aug. 6, Tues., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier CG Amphitheater Aug. 6, Tues., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Marvin Weatherwax Sr. - Chewing Black Bones CG Amphitheater, Aug. 7, Wed., 1:30 pm - **Native America Speaks - Ernie Heavy Runner - Museum of the Plains Indian, Browning Aug. 7, Wed., 7:00 pm - *Blackfeet Singers and Dancers - St. Mary Visitor Center Auditorium Aug. 7, Wed., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Darnell Rides At The Door - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater Aug. 8, Thurs., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Robert Hall - Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater Aug. 9, Fri., 8:30 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium Aug. 10, Sat., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Robert Hall - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater Aug. 11, Sun., 8:00 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room Aug. 12, Mon., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Tony Incashola Sr. - Apgar Campground Amphitheater Aug. 13, Tues., 10:00 am - Cultural Presentation - Darnell & Smokey Rides At The Door - 1913 Ranger Station, St. Mary Aug. 13, Tues., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Treyace Yellow Owl - Many Glacier CG Amphitheater Aug. 14, Wed., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Don Fish - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater Aug. 15, Thurs., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Darnell Rides At The Door - Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater Aug. 16, Fri., 8:30 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium Aug. 17, Sat., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Ernie Heavy Runner - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater Aug. 18 , Sun., 8:00 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room Aug. 19, Mon., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Vernon Finley - Apgar Campground Amphitheater Aug. 20, Tues., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Robert Hall - Many Glacier CG Amphitheater Aug. 20, Tues., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Edwin “Sooney” Little Plume Sr. - Chewing Black Bones CG Amphitheater Aug. 21, Wed., 1:30 pm - **Native America Speaks - Darnell Rides At The Door - Museum of the Plains Indian, Browning Aug. 21, Wed., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Jack Gladstone - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater Aug. 22, Thurs , 1:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Ernie Heavy Runner - Heritage Center, Browning Aug. 22, Thurs., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Mariah Gladstone - Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater Aug. 23, Fri., 8:30 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium Aug. 24, Sat., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Robert Hall - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater Aug. 25, Sun., 8:00 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room Aug. 26, Mon., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Tony Incashola Sr. - Apgar Campground Amphitheater Aug. 27, Tues., 11:30 am - Cultural Presentation - Darnell & Smokey Rides At The Door - Apgar Plaza, near the Visitor Center Aug. 27, Tues., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier CG Amphitheater Aug. 28, Wed., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Ernie Heavy Runner - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater Aug. 29, Thurs., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Jack Gladstone - Rising Sun Campground Amphitheater Aug. 30, Fri., 8:30 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium Aug. 31, Sat., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Darnell Rides At The Door - Two Medicine CG Amphitheater September ProgramsSept. 1, Sun., 8:00 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne RoomSept. 2, Mon., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Gen Huitt - Apgar Campground Amphitheater Sept 3, Tues., 7:30 pm - Native America Speaks - Mason Runs Through III - Chewing Black Bones CG Amphitheater Sept. 6, Fri., 8:30 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium Sept. 8, Sun., 8:00 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Many Glacier Hotel Lucerne Room Sept. 11, Wed., 1:30 pm - **Native America Speaks - Marvin Weatherwax Sr. - Museum of the Plains Indian, Browning Sept. 13 , Fri., 8:30 pm - Triple Divide: Heritage and Legacy - Jack Gladstone - Lake McDonald Lodge Auditorium Sept. 25, Wed., 1:30 pm - **Native America Speaks - Jack Gladstone - Museum of the Plains Indian, Browning * A fee is charged for programs marked with an asterisk. Proceeds help the Glacier National Park Conservancy's generous support of the Native America Speaks program. ** Entrance fee to the Museum of the Plains Indian is charged. |
Last updated: December 17, 2020