For Native American youth in Great Falls, the Great Falls Public Schools Indigenous Education Department is an important link in helping students navigate tradition and school.

The program offers several ways for students to connect, including cultural classes, important Indigenous celebrations and events such as the upcoming Powwow to be held in November.

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Great Falls Community Pow Wow Set for November at CMR

The GFPS Indigenous Education Department will be celebrating the upcoming Indigenous Peoples Day on October 12, 2026, but they also have another celebration that promises to bring the community even closer together.

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The department has announced through their social media that Charles M. Russell School will be host to a Community Powwow on November 14th, 2026.  Event registration begins at 8:30am with the Grand Entrance at 10am.  A community feed will follow.

GFPS Indigenous Education Department to Celebrate National Month in November

The celebratory Powwow is part of the department's celebration during the month of November for National Indigenous People's Month.  Other events for students include a Jingle Dress Workshop November 12-14, 2026.

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To learn more about the event, you can see their social media page here.  For more information on the Indigenous Education Department, visit the Great Falls Public Schools website here.

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