After nine years of successful collaborations and meaningful projects with youth in the Fort Belknap Indian Community, MAPS Media Institute is thrilled to announce the grand opening of our permanent, year-round program location in Harlem, Montana.

This exciting expansion represents a deepening of our commitment to provide free, accessible media arts education to Indigenous youth in north-central Montana. The program serves students from Harlem, Hays, Lodgepole, and Dodson, offering hands-on learning experiences in filmmaking, graphic design, music production, and podcasting.

Developed through strong partnerships with the Fort Belknap Tribal Council, Knowledge Carriers, Cultural Advisors, and local public school districts, this program creates a space where cultural preservation meets digital innovation. Students will have opportunities to tell their own stories, document traditional practices, and develop professional media skills in a culturally responsive environment.