2025-06-06T13:26:18-07:00 2024-12-31 Kentra Accounting Professionals PLLC 3888 Grooms Lane Billings MT 59101 990 2024-01-01 872993172 Blackfeet Eco Knowledge BLAC 4068452115 PO Box 377 Browning MT 59417 Tyson Running Wolf Executive Director 4068452115 2025-06-06 true true Travis Kennedy CPA CFE P03143323 4067486855 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X Tyson Running Wolf PO Box 377 Browning MT 59417 675577 false X www.blackfeetecoknowledge.org X 2022 MT Blackfeet ECO Knowledge's mission is to revive and preserve Indigenous traditional knowledge systems that focus on the reciprocal relationship between bio-cultural diversity, where people and the environment work together for sustainability. The goal is to ensure cultural perpetuity, to pass on this knowledge to future generations for the protection of the environment. 5 5 2 0 582798 653812 21765 0 0 582798 675577 21250 56262 0 48343 87504 0 0 294802 474691 364395 618457 218403 57120 256411 314073 542 256411 313531 Blackfeet ECO Knowledge's mission is to revive and preserve Indigenous traditional knowledge systems that focus on the reciprocal relationship between bio-cultural diversity, where people and the environment work together for sustainability. The goal is to ensure cultural perpetuity, to pass on this knowledge to future generations for the protection of the environment. false false 532912 653812 21765 Bio-Cultural Diversity Programs - BEK focused on several significant projects aimed at preserving Blackfoot culture and ecological knowledge. A major initiative was the implementation of the Blackfoot curriculum reconnecting participants with Blackfoot bio-cultural diversity. This curriculum includes learning modules rooted in the teachings and values of our people, designed to be shared with tribal programs, schools, and organizations. The partnership conducted a total of 18 sessions serving over 22 participants and their families who were clients of holistic justice court programs. Additionally, BEK supported the Blackfoot Eco Knowledge Shield Keepers in their work to preserve traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) through direct engagement with 15 elders, logging 300 hours of learning activities. BEK also facilitated the Buffalo Program, where Shield Keepers helped with field tasks such as fencing, hauling feed, and monitoring the newly released herd in the Chief Mountain protected area. These projects focused on revitalizing traditional knowledge, connecting community members with their heritage, and enhancing cultural resilience. Finally, BEK engaged in the development of VR/XR Immersive experience of a historic Buffalo Driveline. The first phase conducted this year was developing the partnerships and agreements with the University of Montana and Dreamscape Learn who will be implementing the second phase of the project in developing the experience. Each effort played a critical role in strengthening Blackfoot identity. 532912 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 false 2 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 5 5 true false false false false false false false false false false true true true true false false false false false X Tyson Running Wolf 4068452115 23446 US Highway 2 Browning MT 59417 Lona Running Wolf Director 40.00 0.00 X 60625 0 0 Tyson Running Wolf Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 11600 0 0 Edward Kennedy Chairman 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Murray Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Charlene Burns Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anna Armstrong Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jeanne Baker Trustee 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 72225 0 false false false 0 653812 653812 Training Seminars 611430 21765 21765 21765 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 675577 21765 X 40000 40000 16262 16262 0 0 72225 60625 11600 0 12092 12092 0 0 3187 3187 0 0 41906 41906 0 0 0 160928 160928 201 201 19651 19651 4478 4478 0 8615 8615 77696 77696 0 131459 131459 0 0 0 3825 3825 Equipment Rental 13750 13750 Equipment Purchase 3863 3863 Maintenance/repairs 2845 2845 Other - Program Expenses 1969 1969 3505 3048 457 618457 532912 85545 0 256410 307424 0 0 2144 0 0 0 4505 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 256411 314073 542 0 542 X 256411 313531 256411 313531 256411 314073 57120 X false false false X 45000 582798 653812 1281610 0 0 0 0 45000 582798 653812 1281610 0 0 1281610 0 0 0 0 45000 582798 653812 1281610 X 0.00000 0.00000 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Liabilities_Other 541 Rounding 1 542 false 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2 1. Tyson Running Wolf and Edward Kennedy - Family Relationship/Business Relationship 2.Tyson Running Wolf and Charlene Burns - Family Relationship. 3.Lona Running Wolf and Charlene Burns - Family Relationship. 4. Tyson Running Wolf and Lona Running Wolf - Family Relationship Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The Executive Director received a copy of the completed 990 and emailed it to all the Board Directors for their review. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Monitoring and any enforcement is discussed during quarterly board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Available upon Request