Montana History in 9 Easy Lessons
Join Montana Historical Society (MHS) staff members and other subject matter experts in a two-month exploration of the last twelve thousand years of Montana history. Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30, between April 4, 2018 and May 30, 2018, a presenter will discuss a major period in Montana history. Individually, these programs will offer compelling discussions of specific topics relating to Montana’s past; together they will provide a big-picture overview of the state’s rich and fascinating history. Come for one—or come for all. OPI Renewal Credits will be available. For more information call 444-4741 or email klambert@mt.gov.

May 30: Tribal Sovereignty in the Self-Determination Period Tribal Sovereignty is a frequently misunderstood concept. Steve Lozar will give a short explanation on ‘Traditional’ Indian sovereignty and its evolution and application. He will then follow with a discussion of the benefits and disadvantageous of perceived sovereignty in the Self-Determination Era. About the speaker: A member of the Salish, Kootenai, and Assiniboine tribes, Steve Lozar received his BA and MA in anthropology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He served as director of education for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and taught anthropology at Salish Kootenai College for twenty-five years. As an elected member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Council, Lozar was active in negotiating the CSKT water compact and the tribes’ the purchase of the Kerr Dam. He has served on the Montana Historical Society’s board of trustees since 2005.