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Native Vote 2024. Citing the failure by Montana GOP senatorial candidate Tim Sheehy's to explain or apologize for his racist comments made about Native Americans, The Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council will hold a new conference in Billings, Montana on Thursday, Sept. 12 at 9:30 a.m. to issue a statement.
The press conference will be held on Sacrifice Cliff in Billings, a site shared, revered and enjoyed by all Montanans.
WHAT: The Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council will address Tim Sheehy’s
failure to explain and show regret for his recorded comments that betrayed and
disparaged the Crow and Native Americans that he has courted for our votes.
The news conference will be held on Sacrifice Cliff in Billings,
When: 9:30 a.m. Mountain Time, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
Where: Sacrifice Cliff, 228 Coburn Road, Billings, Montana.
Who: Officers of the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council
What: Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council will make a statement
and take questions.
Notes: Parking nearby. Natural lighting, Drummer and teepee in shot in
background.
Contact: Tom Rodgers, (703) 980-4595, [email protected]
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