The Blackfoot Place Map: Prehistoric Land and Animal Management

Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Montana Natural History Center
Cost: $10 MNHC members/$15 non-members
Free for Native people.

Souta Calling Last, has made it a mission to map significant sites of traditional Blackfoot places of creation, animal management, prehistoric presence, and more for the Blackfoot Place Map that is part of the watershed and land management tool. From bison corrals to fasting shelters, and from buffalo jumps to rock art and effigies, she has spent more than 10 years mapping 1,000 sites (200 of them public) not only in Montana but in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and New Mexico. Join us on February 25th to learn more about Dr. Calling Last's work.

More about Dr. Souta Calling Last: Dr. Calling Last, Blackfeet/Blood Nations, is the Founder and Director of Indigenous Vision, Inc., a non-profit whose mission is to re-vitalize Indigenous peoples, culture and land. For over 18 years she has focused her efforts around water quality, mining contamination clean-up, and water-treatment working for tribal and federal governments. She believes that land and Indigenous peoples knowledge are inextricably linked and that sustainable land management must include Indigenous perspectives.

FAQs
What’s the refund policy?

The course fee (minus a 25% administrative fee) is refundable if a cancellation is made up to 7 days before the event. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after this deadline. See our full refund/cancellation policy here.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Nope! We will have a list of all the attendees.