Alliances
The incredible group of allies and supporters who contribute to Life's Language Lodge
Island Mountain Development Group
Hays MT.
IMDG’s builts a self-sustaining local economy by creating jobs for tribal members on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation.
Economic development is the key to breaking the poverty cycle and building strong, healthy, culturally vital Native Communities.
406.673.3031
Nakoda Aaniiih Economic Development Corporation
Hays MT.
We invest in and create innovative programs that strengthen our assets both on and off the Fort Belknap reservation and support economic development in the communities adjacent to the Fort Belknap reservation.
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Fort Belknap Language Preservation
Fort Belknap Agency MT.
The Fort Belknap Language Preservation Program mission is to preserve, strengthen, enhance and teach the Gros Ventre and Assiniboine languages; cultural history for the present and future generations of the Fort Belknap Indian Community.
406.690.7052
Institute for Indigenous Knowledge
Bloomington Ind.
The Institute for Indigenous Knowledge at Indiana University is an international, interdisciplinary research and education center that promotes Indigenous peoples' knowledge through community-driven projects.
812.855.4086
Support
Life's Language Lodge has received support from multiple organizations. We are truly grateful for all that has been given.
Potlatch Fund
In April 2026 LLL was awarded Potlatch Makes Possible - Winter 2026 gift.
Endangered Language Fund
In January 2026 LLL was awarded the Native Voices Endowment. This allowed master speakers to teach, mentor and advise the staff. The endowment also gave the opportunity for master speakers to be on site during professional development weeks.
Administration for Native Americans
In 2019 Nakoda Aaniiih Economic Development Corporation was awarded the Ester Martinez grant. This made the establishment of LLL possible the following year.
