NEAR BABB — Beneath the shadow of Chief Mountain— Nina Stakoo to the Blackfeet—many people assembled on September 29-30 for the Shield Keepers Gathering, a two-day event dedicated to protecting a sacred site while strengthening Blackfeet knowledge, language, and culture.

Brianna Juneau reports - watch the video: Shield Keepers Gathering honors Chief Mountain, strengthens Blackfeet culture

The gathering was organized by Blackfeet Eco Knowledge, a nonprofit that works to bridge traditional Blackfeet teachings with western science, ensuring cultural wisdom is passed on while building solutions for the future.

For generations, Chief Mountain has been one of the most sacred places for the Blackfeet people as a site of prayer, fasting, and healing. In recent years, however, it has also be

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