Carol Juneau (Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation) helped build and shape the foundation of what is now the Blackfeet Community College in the late 1970s. Her educational work led her to advocacy and elected office as she served 12 years in the Montana legislature. Juneau is one of six Native leaders in this year’s class of National Native American Hall of Fame inductees.

In this program, we’ll learn more about Juneau and other Native legends including Dwight Birdwell (Cherokee), an honored marine veteran who’s about to mark his 50th year practicing law.

GUESTS

James Parker Shield (Little Shell Chippewa), founder and CEO of the National Native American Hall of Fame

Carol Juneau (MHA Nation), 2026 National Native American Hall of Fame inductee, retired educator, and politician

Brandon Yellowbird Stevens (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin), strategist for the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin

Dwight Birdwell (Cherokee), 2025 NNAHOF inductee, Army veteran, and attorney

Break 1 Music: 20/20 (song) Blaine Bailey (artist) Indian Country (album)

Break 2 Music: Tsudadatla Tsisqwa (song) Kalyn Fay (artist) Garden (album)