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Hays/Lodge Pole Schools Celebrate Native American Week in Traditional Fashion

Native American Week was celebrated at local schools September 20-24. Native American Day in Montana and Texas was celebrated on Friday, September 24.

Known also as American Indian Heritage Day or Native American Heritage Day its purpose is to recognizes the Native American heritage, history and contributions in every way.

The day is recognized in a number of states on varying days. Schools often extend the celebration throughout the week as the Hays/Lodge Pole school system did just this last week.

All Tribal Offices and businesses were closed on Friday in recognition of the Holiday and peopl...