Resilience in Something Else (RISE)

The word RISE with a braid of sweet grass under it and a tipi and headdress

RISE logo by Jodi Buffalo

The RISE Native Youth Leadership group was created during the COVID-19 pandemic due to students' need for support and connection in our socially distanced time. This group has fostered relationships across the state of Montana and continues to thrive due to the invaluable opportunities for leadership development and relationship building. One of the main focuses of RISE is connection with personal culture as well as heritage, the students uphold these values each meeting.

Meetings are biweekly, every other Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom. All are welcome to join!

RISE has created opportunities for youth like:

Committees of action with RISE
A permanent position on the MACIE board
Youth Panel inclusion at conferences
Youth voice opportunities of all types

For more information, please contact:

Michele Henson michele.henson@mt.gov

2025 RISE Tribal Education Summit

Wisdom from our ancestors: Hope and purpose for our future

April 9-11, 2025 - East Helena, MT

Registration is free and open! All American Indian students in grades 8-12 are welcome to attend!

The Tribal Student Achievement and Relations Unit, in partnership with the RISE Native Youth Leadership group, is pleased to host the 2025 RISE Tribal Education Summit.

Students, school staff, Knowledge Keepers, and Tribal Leaders, are invited to join us in a shared commitment to support Montana’s Native students. We hope to see you there!

For more information and to register, contact Michele Henson (Michele.Henson@mt.gov) or Matt Bell (Matthew.Bell@mt.gov)