School tipis canvas theft impacts Indigenous education

Great Falls Public Schools is asking for the community’s help after thieves stole canvas coverings from two school lodges earlier this week, leaving students without a key cultural learning tool. The theft happened between 2:00 and 2:20 a.m. on Monday, September 29, at Chief Joseph and Loy elementary schools. Surveillance footage shows two people removing the coverings, though both concealed their identities.