Browning, Fairfield Residents Selected to Receive Governor’s Humanities Awards

“We are lucky to have such wonderful individuals across the state who ensure that Montanans have access to and engage in art, literature, and our unique cultural heritage,” said Governor Steve Bullock. “Congratulations to these awardees for devoting decades of their lives to supporting and promoting the humanities.”

Chere Jiusto advocates for preserving Montana’s cultural and historic landscapes through serving as executive director of the Montana Preservation Alliance and leading programs on historic preservation throughout the state.

 John Murray has worked tirelessly to preserve and share traditional Pikuni culture through his role as the Blackfeet Nation’s tribal historic preservation officer.

Hal and Sheila Stearns have taught, supported, and demonstrated the value of the humanities through their distinguished roles in Montana education.  Hal has served as a teacher and public humanities presenter and Sheila served as the Montana Commissioner of Higher Education.

Dorothea Susag is an award-winning high school teacher who has been critical to successful implementation of the Indian Education for All initiative for Montana students.

Karen Aspevig Stevenson shares the history of her home region, Miles City and surrounding communities, through authorship, advocacy, and bringing Evelyn Cameron to life in living history presentations.