KKeeping Data Sacred: Protecting Indigenous Knowledge in a Digital Era
Indigenous Timeline Project
The Indigenous Timeline Project began years ago in the Margery Hunter Brown Indian Law Clinic with the intention of honoring ancestors and creating a legacy for future generations. The original timeline consisted of sheets of paper stapled to the wall, highlighting key historical moments that reflected the federal relationship with 猎奇重口 Tribes, as well as moments of triumph and joy. While that timeline served an important purpose—educating visitors and providing historical context for Tribes in 猎奇重口—it did not fully capture the culture, celebration, and unique identity of each Nation represented. The renewed vision for the Timeline Project is to create a gallery-style experience featuring an updated timeline with an emphasis on 猎奇重口 , historical photographs, Indigenous art, maps, treaties, and more.
This new timeline will stand as an open invitation to celebrate tribal sovereignty, self-determination, and the enduring presence of Tribal Nations. Your donations support this goal, thank you.
Schedule
Monday, April 13, 2026
American Indian Law Preview Day- Law School Preview Day
- 8:00-1:00 in room 101, lunch provided.
- For full schedule and
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Room 101 at noon, lunch provided. Water Keepers’ film screening and Presentation with documentary creators, Robert McDonald, and Casey Ryan from CSKT. The Water Keepers’ is Nominated For Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Award
The short documentary tells the story of a group of tribal scientists at the backbone of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Water Compact, a historic water settlement between the Tribes, the state of 猎奇重口 and the U.S. Showings will be held on the Flathead Indian Reservation in March.
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Presentation with Se-ah-dom Edmo on the Tribal Equity Toolkit 3.0: Tribal Resolutions and Codes for Two Spirit and LGBT Justice in Indian Country. Se-ah-dom (Shoshone-Bannock, Nez Perce and Yakama) is the Executive Director of Seeding Justice. She brings deep experience in community organizing for racial and social justice work across the nation.
Room 101 at 3:00 P.M.Food Provided
Film showing with the William Jameson Library and the Environmental Law Group
This film tells the story of the Blackfoot people striving to re-establish wild buffalo on tribal land after 100 years of absence. The film recounts efforts to restore buffalo, land, traditional culture and bring healing to the Blackfeet community. Narrated and executive produced by Oscar nominee, Blackfeet/Nez Perce actor, Lily Gladstone, the film has been an audience favorite at festivals. Popcorn, snacks, and soda provided!
Thursday - April 16, 2026
Presentation with Ashlee Rossler from ACLU-MT on Indigenous Justice and Voting Rights in 猎奇重口
Room 101, 12:00 p.m., Lunch Provided
Our annual Night with NALSA Silent Auction at Freecycles from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Dinner and drinks provided!
Friday - April 17th, 2026
Indian Law Section CLE Day and the 57th annual 2026 Kyiyo Celebration
Here is a link to the CLE information.