Fort Belknap Indian Community

Music: Modern Music Studio – Writing, Recording, Mixing & Mastering a Song from Scratch

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Class Description In this two-day music production class, students will experience the full creative process of building a song from the ground up. On Day One, students will learn how to develop a song idea, write lyrics, shape melodies, understand basic song structure, and record vocals or musical parts in a studio setting. On Day […]

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Digital Photograhy: Click, Capture, Create

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Class Description In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of photography: from understanding the camera to capturing compelling images and editing them into polished, professional-looking photos.  We’ll explore how camera settings and lighting shape a photograph, then take our skills outside to shoot real-world subjects.  This class supports storytelling by giving students a visual

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Music: Music & Creative Production

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Class Description This class is all about building creativity, confidence, and musical skill through hands-on music-making. Students learn rhythm, melody, and basic music theory while playing instruments, creating songs, and collaborating with others. From jam sessions to songwriting and beat-building, students explore their sound in a fun, positive environment. The focus is on expression, growth,

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Music: Audio Recording Class

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Class Description In this class, students explore the creative and technical foundations of modern music production. Through hands-on experiences in beat creation, songwriting, studio recording, and digital audio production, students develop both artistic voice and technical literacy. The course emphasizes collaboration, professionalism, and safe studio practices while introducing industry-standard workflows. Students will learn how music

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Phoetry: Visual and Written Storytelling

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Class Description In this 11-week Phoetry course, students will explore the integrated art form of “phoetry” – combining photography and poetry to create powerful visual and written narratives. Students will develop skills in both visual storytelling through photography and poetic expression in Aaniiih, Nakoda, and English. Rather than creating simple captions or illustrations, students will

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Film: Producing a Short Film – From Story Idea to the Big Screen

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Class Description In this three day workshop, students will learn the basics of how to make a short narrative film, including creating an original story, recording scenes, and editing the final production. Students will generate story ideas and make a production plan. They will use video and audio equipment to film scenes. Finally, they will

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Spirit Horse: Traditional Native Indigenous Horse Painting & Symbolism

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Class Description In this class, students will explore the cultural traditions of Native Indigenous horse painting and symbolism, with a special focus on Aaniiih (Gros Ventre) and Nakoda (Assiniboine) traditions. Students will learn about the historical and spiritual significance of horses in several Native Indigenous cultures, traditional paint and natural material preparation, and symbolic meanings

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Film: Light the Way – Creating Media for Community Change

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Students will create a documentary video to support the Harlem School District’s SoFi Game Changers Challenge application. Over 9 weeks, participants will learn filming, editing, and social media skills while developing a public awareness campaign about athletic facility upgrades. This unique project combines hands-on media production with real-world community impact, empowering students to make a

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