MAPS Media Institute - Fort Belknap

06/01/2026

We love sharing finished pieces, but some of our favorite moments happen before anyone steps into the recording booth.

This is the analog side of MAPS: the ideation stage, the writers room, the table read. Sticky notes, scripts, pencils, and a whole lot of creative energy.

This is Week 2 of the MAPS-Fort Belknap Summer Program, and these artists are in the writers room: crafting original radio PSAs about making positive choices and staying healthy.

A big shout out to Fort Belknap CDC TAIDPP for partnering with MAPS on this project. This is another example of what it looks like when young people have the opportunity to share their skills and creativity to strengthen their community.

Summer Program runs every Monday and Tuesday through June 30. For more info contact Craig Todd at [email protected] l (406) 690 - 2524 or click the link to enroll: https://mapsmediainstitute.com/programs/fort-belknap-indian-community/enroll

05/29/2026

"Better Days" is here!

Week 1 of the MAPS Fort Belknap Summer Program delivered something special. In just two days, the artists wrote, recorded, and produced an original song that hits close to home.

"Better Days" is about the daily stress we face in life and how we can manage it by staying positive, holding on to hope, and believing that better days are always ahead.

Written, recorded, and produced entirely by MAPS Fort Belknap Music students under the direction of Dean Doney Jr. 🎶

Enjoy and share the love!

PS: Summer Program runs every Monday and Tuesday, 10am – 4pm in June. Know a young person in grades 7–12 who should be here? https://mapsmediainstitute.com/programs/fort-belknap-indian-community/enroll or contact Craig Todd at [email protected], (406) 690-2524.

05/27/2026

Week 1 of the MAPS - Fort Belknap Summer Program is in the books!

Music Production with Dean Doney Jr. did not disappoint! If you drove past MAPS on Harlem's Main Street this week, you likely heard these artists writing, recording, and producing their original song "Better Days" - stay tuned for the share!

Summer Program runs every Monday and Tuesday, 10am - 4pm throughout June. Know a young person in grades 7–12 who needs to be around energetic, creative, and inspring people this summer? We'd love to work with them

For more info contact Craig Todd at [email protected] l (406) 690 - 2524 or click the link to enroll https://mapsmediainstitute.com/programs/fort-belknap-indian-community/enroll

05/19/2026

Summer is here and we're celebrating!

Please join the MAPS - Fort Belknap crew this Thursday and kick off the season together.

We'll have food, fun, and good conversations about what's ahead this summer.

Bring the family, bring a friend - everyone is welcome and everything is free.

Look forward to seeing everyone!

Thursday, May 21 | 4–6pm

73 South Main Street, Harlem, MT

Questions? Craig Todd | [email protected] | (406) 690-2524

05/12/2026

MAPS Fort Belknap Summer Program Enrollment is Open!

Know anybody in grades 7-12 who needs a creative, fun start to their summer? Classes run May 26 - June 30, 2026 - totally free!

Enroll at https://mapsmediainstitute.com/programs/fort-belknap-indian-community/enroll or contact Craig Todd at [email protected] or (406) 690-2524.

03/03/2026

02/25/2026

Mark Your Calendars! Beef Archambault Show at MAPS-Fort Belknap!

We're just ONE WEEK away from welcoming Donovan "Beef" Archambault back to the MAPS - Belknap for a FREE family-friendly comedy show!

When: Monday, March 2nd
Time: 5:30pm Community Feed | 6:30pm Show Starts
Where: MAPS-Fort Belknap Studio, 73 South Main Street, Harlem

Beef has been making audiences laugh across Indian Country and beyond since 2011, and he's bringing his healing humor home. Through his comedy, he promotes sobriety and mental wellness while celebrating our culture and community.

Bring the whole family for a night of laughter, good food, and community connection. Did we mention it's FREE?

See you there!

For more info: Craig Todd | [email protected] | (406) 690-2524

02/21/2026

Honoring the Storytellers....

Today we celebrated the completion of the Fort Belknap Tiwahe Elders Narrative Memoir Project at MAPS-Fort Belknap Studio, and this post celebrates the storytellers who made it possible:
Caroline Brown
Clarena Brockie
Curtis Snow
Ed Doney
John Allen
Loren Bum Stiffarm
Renita Longknife

Your willingness to share your stories, your time, and your presence with our community is a gift that will continue to inspire generations. Thank you for trusting Tiwahe (and MAPS!) to honor you in this way.

One more SUPER thank you to:
- Ramona Horn and the Tiwahe team for brining this project to life
- Erin LaMere, super talented artist and MAPS instructor, for leading this beautiful portrait project with such care and skill.

02/21/2026

Our hearts are full today.

Thank you to the Fort Belknap Tiwahe for welcoming MAPS to host the unveiling of the first round of Elder stories and portraits as part of the Tiwahe Elders Narrative Memoir Project.

Tiwahe, meaning family in the Lakota language, reflects the deep interconnectedness of all living things and the responsibility to care for one another.

This gathering honored Elders whose stories, wisdom, and lived experiences continue to guide and strengthen the community. Through this project, MAPS supported portrait sessions and documentation, helping preserve and uplift these powerful narratives for future generations.

It was an inspiring afternoon of sharing a meal, listening, and celebrating legacy. Thank you to the Tiwahe team for your trust and partnership. All of us at MAPS are honored to work alongside you in this important work.

02/18/2026

Get ready to laugh!

MAPS-Fort Belknap is bringing you Beef Archambault for a FREE, family-friendly comedy night you won't want to miss!

Monday, March 2nd
MAPS-Fort Belknap Studio (73 South Main St, Harlem)
5:30pm → Free community meal (come hungry!)
6:30pm → Comedy show starts (come ready to laugh!)

Donovan "Beef" Archambault is an enrolled member of the Nakoda (Assiniboine) tribe and has been headlining comedy shows across Indian Country since 2011. You might've seen him on Amazon Prime's First Nations Comedy Experience or heard him featured as a finalist in the Montana Comedy Competition. Through his company, Beef Comedy LLC, he uses the power of laughter to promote healing, sobriety, and mental health wellness in Native communities.

This is comedy with heart, humor, and hope - perfect for the whole family.

Questions? Contact Craig Todd at [email protected] or (406) 690-2524