"Preserving Blackfeet Language: Efforts to Teach on Tribal Reservation"

Betty Peace-Gladstone, the mother of Golden Globe-winning actress Lily Gladstone, played a pivotal role in getting the Blackfeet language taught in classrooms on the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana. She emphasized the importance of language immersion from an early age, highlighting the cultural significance and the need to preserve Indigenous languages. Overcoming institutional barriers, she and others worked to integrate Blackfeet language instruction into the curriculum, ultimately empowering students to embrace their heritage and fostering a deeper understanding of their identity.