Billings Student Tribal Council 

The Billings Student Tribal Council’s (BSTC) primary responsibility is to advocate and act as a leadership council representing the Indigenous youth in the Billings Public Schools. The primary purpose is to support, maintain, and encourage acceptance and respect for the Indigenous American cultures. BSTC was established to have a leadership team to coordinate activities and act as role models for students in Billings Public Schools in a respectful yet culturally appropriate manner.

The purpose of the Billings Student Tribal Council shall be:

• Establish cultural awareness in the Billings School District

• Co-organize the Billings Public Schools Powwow to promote knowledge, acceptance, and respect of the American Indian culture

• Create, promote, and support an atmosphere of acceptance and respect among all students from all cultures.

• Develop student initiative and responsibilities

• Raise money through fundraising

• Develop good citizenship and engage learners

BSTC consists of students from all three high schools (Senior, West, Skyview), Washington Innovation Center, and our Career Center. Students will be selected through an application process. The selection process includes: 

• being a sophomore, junior or senior 

• an engaged learner (in good academic standing)

• having good character 

• strong leadership skills

• skills for the student tribal council 

• being responsible and dependable 

• able to attend after-school meetings held twice per month (will be  excused for other school activities)

• participating in club and/or other Indigenous Education events in the district

• participate in other Indigenous activities or events in our community.