Bill strengthening Montana’s Indigenous language program clears Senate
Montana is taking another step to preserve its Indigenous languages. A bill passed in the Senate this week strengthens a decade-old program by giving tribes more control over language revitalization efforts. Instead of working through school districts, tribes will have direct agency over their initiatives, with materials securely archived for future generations.
For many, language is more than words—it’s identity, history, and survival. With some tribal languages critically endangered, this bill offers hope that future generations will have the chance to learn, speak, and carry their heritage forward.
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