Crow Land & History Symposium Held
Dr. Megan Benson, researcher and professor at University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma was the keynote at the Crow Land and history symposium on June 1o, 2008. She presented her research and findings regarding the historical fight for Crow Water. In addition, Dr. Barney Old Coyote, elder and oral historian, presented the social, cultural and economic impact upon the Crow Tribe in the governments decisions regarding Crow water. The format of the symposium allowed for small group discussion with the presenters. Crow Tribal Land owners, college students and youth recieved special intivations to attend. Aproximately 150 people attend this event. The purpose of the symposium is to provide background information that significantly impacts Crow land and use for the Crow land owner.This activity was co-sponsored by the Little Big Horn College Extension Office and the Horizons Project.